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ACCC proposes to allow GPs to set practice prices

Gilbert + Tobin
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Australia
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February 28 2013

In response to an application lodged by the Australian Medical Association, the ACCC proposes to allow GPs in single practices to set practice prices

European developments: to regulate or not to regulate - that is the question?

Clayton Utz
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Australia
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September 30 2009

Australian manufacturers and suppliers who export products to the EU should keep in mind that reforms across a number of fronts could have an impact on their business

Recent mergers approved in the pharmaceutical industry

Herbert Smith Freehills LLP
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Australia
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November 12 2009

The ACCC has announced that it will not oppose two proposed acquisitions in the pharmaceutical sector: the proposed acquisition of Wyeth Corp by Pfizer Inc, and the proposed acquisition of Merck & Co Inc by Schering-Plough Corporation

ACCC authorises potential cartel conduct by private health funds

King & Wood Mallesons
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Australia
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November 3 2011

On 25 August 2011, the ACCC issued a final determination granting authorisation for a management services agreement between two private health funds, the Reserve Bank Health Society and Lysaght Peoplecare Limited

Competition regulators continue their campaign against pharmaceutical companies

King & Wood Mallesons
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Australia, USA
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June 1 2011

Last month, the US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) released its findings on reverse payment settlements between pharmaceutical companies in the 2010 US fiscal year

ACCC joins NRM to Advanced Medical Institute proceedings, alleging unfair contract terms

King & Wood Mallesons
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Australia
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November 3 2011

On 7 September 2011, the ACCC announced that the Federal Court had granted orders to add NRM Corporation Pty Ltd and NRM Trading Pty Ltd as respondents in the ACCC’s existing case against Advanced Medical Institute for alleged unconscionable conduct

Collective bargaining

Gilbert + Tobin
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Australia
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August 22 2012

The ACCC proposes to allow St Vincent’s Private Hospital Sydney to join other members of the St Vincent’s Health Australia Group (these other members being related bodies corporate) in the collective and joint activity of the group, effectively enabling them to operate as a single economic entity

Penalties for unconscious breaches of the Trade Practices Act

PwC Australia
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Australia
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September 14 2010

On 27 August 2010, the Federal Court ordered Baxter Healthcare Pty Ltd (Baxter) to pay penalties of $4.9 million in respect of contraventions of sections 46(1)(c) and 47(1) of the Trade Practices Act (1974) (the TPA