Overview
The Australian Government has awarded 1,318 contracts worth $14.67B in the Drugs and Pharmaceutical Products procurement category (UNSPSC segment 51), spanning 18 years (2009–2026). This spending covers 182 distinct suppliers and 18 government agencies. The largest buyer is Department of Health and Aged Care, and the most-awarded supplier is Seqirus (Australia) Pty Ltd. Year-over-year spending has increased by 87%. There are currently 29 contracts worth $1.29B expiring within the next 12 months, representing potential recompete opportunities.
Key Metrics
Annual Spending
Government spend on Pharmaceuticals over time. Hover bars for details.
Top 20 Suppliers
Largest suppliers in Pharmaceuticals by total contract value awarded.
| # | Supplier | Contracts | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Seqirus (Australia) Pty Ltd | 36 | $3.24B | 22.1% |
| 2 | GlaxoSmithKline Australia Pty Ltd | 64 | $2.37B | 16.2% |
| 3 | CSL Behring (Australia) Pty Ltd | 2 | $1.95B | 13.3% |
| 4 | Pfizer Australia Pty Ltd | 19 | $1.57B | 10.7% |
| 5 | 49 | $1.18B | 8.0% | |
| 6 | Grifols Australia Pty Ltd | 1 | $891.9M | 6.1% |
| 7 | Roche Products Pty Ltd | 2 | $670.9M | 4.6% |
| 8 | Takeda Pharmaceuticals Australia Pty Ltd | 3 | $565.9M | 3.9% |
| 9 | SANOFI-AVENTIS AUSTRALIA PTY LTD | 23 | $445.6M | 3.0% |
| 10 | CH2 | 3 | $351.5M | 2.4% |
| 11 | Octapharma Australia Pty Ltd | 1 | $329.7M | 2.2% |
| 12 | CSL BEHRING (AUSTRALIA) PTY LTD | 3 | $246.7M | 1.7% |
| 13 | Sanofi-Aventis Australia Pty Ltd | 2 | $243.4M | 1.7% |
| 14 | SEQIRUS (AUSTRALIA) PTY LTD | 4 | $122.8M | 0.8% |
| 15 | SIGMA COMPANY LIMITED | 2 | $122.4M | 0.8% |
| 16 | ANSPEC PTY LTD | 450 | $99.0M | 0.7% |
| 17 | Pfizer Australia Pty Limited | 1 | $78.0M | 0.5% |
| 18 | Merck Sharpe & Dohme (AUSTRALIA) Pt | 2 | $44.2M | 0.3% |
| 19 | TAKEDA PHARMACEUTICALS AUSTRALIA PTY LTD | 1 | $30.2M | 0.2% |
| 20 | BIOCSL (AUSTRALIA) PTY LTD | 11 | $29.7M | 0.2% |
Top 10 Agencies
Government agencies with the most spending in Pharmaceuticals.
| # | Agency | Contracts | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Department of Health and Aged Care | 171 | $7.09B |
| 2 | National Blood Authority | 15 | $5.02B |
| 3 | 49 | $1.18B | |
| 4 | Department of Health, Disability and Ageing | 7 | $734.2M |
| 5 | Department of Defence | 886 | $603.6M |
| 6 | Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade - Australian Aid Program | 11 | $28.3M |
| 7 | Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications and the Arts | 15 | $9.1M |
| 8 | Department of Veterans' Affairs | 25 | $4.0M |
| 9 | Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry | 86 | $2.8M |
| 10 | Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water | 40 | $1.6M |
Expiring Contracts (29 in next 12 months)
29 contracts worth $1.29B in Pharmaceuticals expire within 12 months. These are potential recompete opportunities.
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UNSPSC Sub-Categories
Procurement activity broken down by UNSPSC family code within the Pharmaceuticals segment.
| Code | Contracts | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5100 | 1,305 | $14.66B | 99.9% |
| 5121 | 11 | $6.7M | 0.0% |
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