Latest news - The Generic Medicines industry Association of Australia

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23 February 2012: Important news for all Community Pharmacists and Pharmacy Owners: GMiA call to action to pharmacists to maximise profitability in 2012
20 February 2012: Generic medicines key to unlocking hundreds of millions of dollars in savings for Australian economy: says MJA
8 February 2012: The generic medicines sector will drive hundreds of millions of savings to the PBS in 2012 - eliminating the need for further PBS cuts
27 January 2012: Today GMiA lodges its pre-budget submission 2012/13 with the Commonwealth Government delivering a win-win for patients and the economy
16 January 2012: Generic medicines key to ensuring Australia can afford increased use in prescription medicines
16 December 2011: New PBS prices announced today will drive significant savings to PBS
12 December 2011: A sustainable PBS must be the priority for new Health Minister says Generic Medicines sector
9 December 2011: GMiA Responds to the TGA′s Blueprint Report
30 November 2011: MYEFO figures show generic medicines continue to play critical role in managing the PBS growth rate
31 October 2011: GMiA completes its 2011 Code Review and sets about to implement recommendations
17 October 2011: GMiA Chairman comments on PBS cuts and the loss of pharmaceutical manufacturing facilities in Australia
30 September 2011: GMiA commits to discussions with government and other stakeholders on PBS policy
18 August 2011: GMiA welcomes Senate Finance and Administration References Committee report on Government administration of the PBS
20 July 2011: GMiA welcomes the release of “The Review to improve the transparency of the Therapeutic Goods Administration”
22 July 2011: Sponsors of PBS listed products must be given the opportunity to successfully obtain price increases to ensure continued access of medicines to patients
5 July 2011: GMiA welcomes Dr Suzanne Hill as new Chair of PBAC
30 June 2011: Government report on inappropriate use of intellectual property rights in medicines
27 June 2011: GMiA launches brand campaign into pharmacy
20 June 2011: Joint Australian / New Zealand Therapeutic Producst Agency
26 June 2011: Australia’s data exclusivity provisions are a sensible middle ground
12 May 2011: GMiA welcomes an important amendment to the Copyright Act to protect the right of the Australian public to access generic medicines
5 May 2011: GMiA welcomes an important amendment to the Intellectual Property Laws to support innovation by encouraging investment in research and technology in Australia
10 January 2011: GMiA Posts Educational Event Reports
8 December 2010: Spirit Pharmaceuticals joins GMiA
1 December 2010: GMiA Code of Practice receives ACCC authorisation
8 November 2010: Patients′ access to life saving, prescription medicines under threat
20 October 2010: The National Health Amendment (PBS) Bill 2010 should not be supported
11 May 2010: Damaging grab for cash will export jobs rather than pharmaceuticals
27 September 2010: Politicians must safeguard Australians′ access to necessary medicines
6 May 2010: Reported reforms to Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) will cost jobs, reduce investments and exports, and compromise access to medicines
1 March 2010: GMiA self-regulatory Code of Practice adopted
24 July 2009: Australian medicines makers will miss share of $150 billion export market
8 May 2009: Study finds generic medicines in Australia cheaper than in the US
30 March 2010: GMiA 2nd edition Code of Practice out for consultation