PharmAus 2025

PharmAus is the annual showcase of global pharmaceutical innovation and its life-changing benefits for Australian patients.

Wednesday 3 September 2025 – Parliament House Canberra

With guest speakers and interactive exhibition stands sharing information about new treatments, research and clinical trials, PharmAus 2025 highlights the importance of the industry to patients and communities, and demonstrates how innovative medicines contribute to the health and economic prosperity of the nation.

The 2025 theme, The Best New Medicines When You Need Them, highlights the urgent need for reform to the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme so Australians have faster and more equitable access to medicines that have already been approved by the TGA as safe for use in Australia.  

PharmAus 2025 will bring together more than 350 guests from Australia’s innovative pharmaceutical industry as well as patient advocacy groups, government, health peak bodies, research and academia for what promises to be a fantastic evening of engagement with parliamentarians, networking, and exhibitions.  

Guest speakers

The Hon Mark Butler MP, Minister for Health and Aged Care, Minister for Disability and the National Disability insurance Scheme

Senator the Hon Anne Ruston, Shadow Minister for Health and Aged Care, Shadow Minister for Disability and the National Disability Insurance Scheme

TIME PROGRAM
4:30-5:35pm PharmAus industry showcase networking, Vox pop filming and catering commences
5:35pm   Welcome and Opening Remarks Introduction of Maria Rossotti, Breast cancer thriver & Founder of Breasties Hub by CEO of Medicines Australia, Ms Liz de Somer
Address by Maria Rossotti, Breast cancer survivor & Founder of Breasties Hub
Patient Interviews Deidre Mackechnie, Executive Officer of the Australian Patient Advocacy Alliance interviews Dr Monique Ryan MP Maria Rossotti, Breast cancer survivor & Founder of Breasties Hub interviews Dr Gordon Reid MP
Opening Remarks and Introductions by Chair of Medicines Australia, Ms Sue MacLeman
Keynote Address by Minister for Health, the Hon Mark Butler MP
Address by Shadow Minister for Health, Senator the Hon Anne Ruston
6:55pm Thank you and closing remarks by CEO of Medicines Australia, Ms Liz de Somer
7:00pm Industry showcase networking and Vox pop filming continues
7:30pm PharmAus 2025 concludes

Exhibitors

AbbVie Johnson & Johnson  Innovative Medicine *
Alexion Australia Melanoma & Skin Cancer Advocacy Network
Amgen * Merck Healthcare
Argenx * Neurological Alliance Australia
Astra Zeneca Organon ANZ
Biogen Australia Pty Ltd * Pfizer Australia
Bristol-Myers Squibb Australia * Rare Voices Australia *
Chiesi Australia * Roche
Eczema Support Australia RxPx
Eli Lilly Sanofi *
GSK Australia  
* Collaborating with Patient Group(s)

We are delighted to welcome Members and Patient Groups who will be exhibiting at PharmAus featuring a range of exciting showcases to demonstrate the latest innovations, ideas, and collaborations including:

– VR and simulation activities to experience living with Myasthenia Gravis/ Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy (MG/CIDP)
– Alzheimer’s Decision Game designed to engage audiences on Alzheimer’s related policy and budgeting scenarios
– A VISIA system showing UV damages and determines “true skin age”
– Hands-on demonstration of the JADA system in controlling postpartum haemorrhage
– Point-of-care Urine Albumin-to-Creatinine Ratio (UACR) kidney health checks
– Using specialised simulation goggles, attendees will deeply understand the daily challenges of patients with vision impairment
– “Build your own Patient-Centred Care Pathway” station where participants can co-design a personalised ecosystem
– “Challenge Your Balance” interactive tool simulating Friedreich Ataxia symptoms
– Immersive experience of what it means to live with IBD Pick a Card – Walk in My Shoes activity, where attendees engage with lived patient scenarios
– Photo booth with social media frames and fact cards

PharmAus 2025 promises to be an evening of insight, engagement, and collaboration.