Latest Biopharmaceuticals News

Healthcare stocks split into two stories this week: big names sold off hard, while a few small caps ran on clear news. The biggest moves came from a sharp fall in Pro Medicus and Cochlear, while Noxopharm jumped after a top-tier journal publication.

Paradigm Biopharmaceuticals has published a pivotal study in PLOS ONE showing sustained pain relief and joint repair in dogs treated with pentosan polysulfate sodium, reinforcing its potential for human osteoarthritis therapy.

Racura Oncology has developed a pioneering blood test that promises to fast-track key data on its cardioprotective drug RC220, potentially shaving two years off the clinical trial timeline. This innovation also enhances patient safety and recruitment prospects in the ongoing RAC-010 CPACS trial.

A single exploration name blew the doors off the leaderboard, while two well-known uranium plays and a Nevada explorer sank hard. Behind the noise: deals got closer to completion, big raisings reset prices, and several “good news” gaps didn’t survive the week.

A single diagnostics update sparked a breakout week, while a handful of biotech names sold off hard despite busy newsflow. Capital raisings, takeover steps and US market pushes kept healthcare in motion heading into mid-February milestones.

Island Pharmaceuticals has raised $9 million to advance its antiviral drug Galidesivir through the FDA’s Animal Rule pathway, targeting inclusion in the US Strategic National Stockpile for biodefense viruses.

Neurotech International has secured ethics approval to launch its Beyond Harmony Phase 3 clinical trial of NTI164 for autism spectrum disorder, marking a key step toward regulatory submissions in Australia and the US.

A handful of healthcare names did the heavy lifting this week, driven by FDA wins, guideline upgrades, and big shifts in sales and cashflow. The flip side: several clinical-stage stocks fell hard as investors stayed picky about near-term proof and funding.

Neurotech International has secured a Rare Pediatric Disease Designation from the FDA for its lead drug NTI164 targeting Rett syndrome, alongside publishing promising clinical data and raising $8.7 million to fuel further development.

NeuroScientific Biopharmaceuticals has reported promising initial clinical responses from its StemSmart™ Special Access Program treating Fistulising Crohn’s Disease, while preparing for a pivotal Phase 2 trial in 2026.

Argent BioPharma has restructured its acquisition of AusCann assets to sharpen its clinical focus and secured a substantial A$11 million financing facility, positioning itself for growth in 2026.

Paradigm Biopharmaceuticals has secured independent validation of its Phase 2 iPPS biomarker study, published in a leading rheumatology journal, reinforcing the scientific basis for its Phase 3 osteoarthritis trial.