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Botanix Pharmaceuticals has launched a A$45 million capital raising to support the expansion of its dermatology product Sofdra®, while negotiating to reduce active pharmaceutical ingredient costs by up to 40%. The raising includes a two-tranche placement and a security purchase plan, with options offered to investors.

Botanix Pharmaceuticals has secured approximately A$45 million through a two-tranche placement and an underwritten security purchase plan to fund API purchases, derisk its supply chain, and accelerate growth of its flagship product Sofdra.

Rhythm Biosciences has inked a non-exclusive distribution agreement with 4Cyte Pathology to integrate its ColoSTAT® colorectal cancer blood test into a vast pathology network across eastern Australia, aiming to boost adoption and accessibility.

Tetratherix Limited reveals promising interim results for TetraDerm, its scar prevention product, showing minimal scarring in patients after skin lesion surgeries. The product’s unique approach could reshape wound closure in a $US2.1 billion market.

Osteopore Limited has drawn down the second tranche of its redeemable convertible notes, raising A$500,000 as part of a broader A$20 million funding agreement with Advance Opportunities Fund. The funds are earmarked to support ongoing operations and future growth initiatives.

Vita Life Sciences has reported a strong FY2025 with record revenue of $93.3 million and net profit after tax rising 18.8%, while declaring a 14.0 cents per share dividend.

Adherium Limited launches a A$7.52 million equity raising to fund commercial expansion of its Hailie SmartInhaler remote patient monitoring platform targeting asthma and COPD patients in the US. The company aims to scale patient numbers and progress towards value-based care contracts with major insurers.

Clarity Pharmaceuticals’ Cu-64 SAR-bisPSMA diagnostic agent significantly outperformed the current standard Ga-68 PSMA-11 in detecting prostate cancer recurrence, more than doubling lesion and patient detection rates in a pivotal head-to-head trial.

Emyria has secured expanded funding from Medibank to support its Treatment-Resistant Depression and PTSD programs at a new clinic in Victoria, marking a significant step in its national mental health care rollout.

Australian Clinical Labs reported a modest revenue dip but achieved growth in earnings and margins in 1H26, while updating FY26 guidance and addressing wage increases mandated by the Fair Work Commission.

BTC Health’s investee, BTC Cardio, has landed exclusive Australian distribution rights for Jafron Biomedical’s hemoperfusion cartridges, aiming for a 2026 market debut pending regulatory approval.

ResMed Inc has updated the foreign exchange rate for its upcoming dividend payment to Australian CDI holders, impacting the Australian dollar amount payable per share. The dividend remains unfranked and subject to US withholding tax, with a reduced rate available under the US-Australia tax treaty.