Latest Pharmaceuticals News

Recce Pharmaceuticals has signed a non-binding term sheet with a major Middle Eastern pharma player for exclusive rights to commercialise its R327 Topical Gel across the MENA region, targeting a high diabetes burden market.

Mayne Pharma has been awarded $13.27 million in legal costs by the Supreme Court of New South Wales after successfully defending against Cosette Pharmaceuticals’ claims tied to a terminated acquisition deal.

AFT Pharmaceuticals posted a 22% revenue jump to NZ$254.7 million and a 39% increase in operating profit to a record NZ$24.4 million for FY26, exceeding guidance. The company targets over NZ$300 million revenue for FY27, fueled by international expansion and a deepening R&D pipeline.

Island Pharmaceuticals has appointed Mark Herzog as Senior Global Health Security Advisor and secured roles in key Medical Countermeasures Coalition groups, boosting its US biodefence engagement ahead of pivotal Galidesivir Animal Rule studies.

Algorae Pharmaceuticals has scaled its AI-driven drug synergy platform from one to 18 anchor drugs, generating over 9 million predictions and identifying thousands of promising combinations for cancer and other diseases.

Despite sweeping changes to Capital Gains Tax announced in the 2026/27 Federal Budget, Acrux Limited’s status as a Pooled Development Fund ensures its shareholders remain shielded from these new tax rules.

Bioxyne has locked in a two-year, $50 million exclusive supply agreement with German pharmaceutical distributor ADREXpharma, granting exclusive rights to its Dr Watson® brand in Germany and reinforcing its foothold in Europe’s largest medicinal cannabis market.

Acrux Limited has raised $1.6 million through a discounted share placement, attracting strong demand and offering attaching options to investors. The funds will support Phase III trials for female testosterone and a co-development deal with an international partner.

Bioxyne expands its LATAM footprint by securing the first international medicinal cannabis flower supply agreement in Costa Rica, with initial shipments valued over $500,000 planned before June 2026.

Amplia Therapeutics and ANZGOG have initiated a clinical trial to test narmafotinib combined with chemotherapy in ovarian cancer patients unresponsive to platinum-based treatment, aiming to improve surgical outcomes and explore biomarker insights.

Neuren Pharmaceuticals saw a 20% jump in Q1 2026 DAYBUE net sales to US$101 million, with royalties up 23%. The Japan trofinetide trial has been fast-tracked, and the new powder formulation DAYBUE STIX gains early traction.

The Hydration Pharmaceuticals Company Limited (ASX: HPC) has had its trading suspension lifted as of 4 May 2026, following the lodgement of its delayed Annual Report revealing a $2.86 million net loss.