Latest Pharmaceuticals News

CLINUVEL Pharmaceuticals secures Canadian marketing approval for SCENESSE®, expanding access to the only approved systemic photoprotective treatment for erythropoietic protoporphyria (EPP).

Dimerix will provide continued access to its investigational drug DMX-200 for eligible patients with focal segmental glomerular sclerosis after completing the pivotal ACTION3 Phase 3 trial, supporting ongoing treatment ahead of regulatory approval.

Botanix Pharmaceuticals has received an Intention to Grant from the European Patent Office for a patent protecting its Sofdra applicator technology, potentially extending exclusivity in Europe until 2039.

Algorae Pharmaceuticals has independently validated its AlgoraeOS v2 platform, confirming improved accuracy in predicting synergistic drug combinations involving CBD across cancer models.

Algorae Pharmaceuticals has been appointed as a supplier under a NSW Health public hospital supply contract, marking a strategic milestone despite uncertain immediate revenue impact.

Island Pharmaceuticals has strengthened its intellectual property portfolio with a Singapore patent covering ISLA-101 for flavivirus infections, including Dengue and Chikungunya, extending commercial exclusivity to 2034 in a key Asia-Pacific market.

Recce Pharmaceuticals has received a significant A$3.7 million income tax refund from the Australian Taxation Office, strengthening its cash position to approximately A$33.1 million as it prepares for critical Phase 3 clinical milestones.

Algorae Pharmaceuticals has clinched a multi-year public hospital supply contract with NSW Health, marking a significant commercial milestone. The rollout is set to begin in the fourth quarter of 2026, underpinning the company's growth ambitions in the Australian healthcare market.

Neuren’s partner Acadia secures positive CHMP opinion for DAYBU® in Rett syndrome, paving the way for first EU treatment approval and triggering significant milestone payments for Neuren.

Recce Pharmaceuticals secured A$4 million through an institutional placement and launched a Share Purchase Plan to raise up to an additional A$4 million, bolstering funds for commercial licensing and ongoing clinical programs.

LTR Pharma’s intranasal spray OROFLOW® has secured ethics approval for a clinical study targeting oesophageal motility disorders, marking its first foray beyond erectile dysfunction. The study, led by Dr Peter Wu, aims to validate a non-invasive alternative for swallowing difficulties in a market projected to reach US$8.1 billion by 2034.

AFT Pharmaceuticals surged 22% to NZ$254.7 million revenue in FY26, surpassing profit guidance and securing FDA approval to advance a pivotal injectable iron Phase III trial targeting a $7.4 billion market. The company is poised for further global expansion and product launches in FY27.