Latest Antibiotics News

Immuron Limited reports progress on its IMM-529 FDA application and a delay in Travelan® clinical trial results due to a U.S. government shutdown, with key data now expected in late November.

Nexsen Limited has initiated clinical trials for its StrepSure® GBS Rapid Sensor, a next-generation diagnostic device aimed at improving maternal health outcomes. The trial's success could pave the way for regulatory approval and early market penetration by the second half of 2026.

Immuron Limited has taken a significant step forward by submitting an Investigational New Drug application to the FDA for IMM-529, targeting Clostridioides difficile infection. The company aims to start Phase 2 trials in early 2026, addressing a critical unmet need in infectious disease treatment.

Recce Pharmaceuticals has initiated patient dosing in its pivotal Phase 3 trial for diabetic foot infections in Indonesia, targeting a significant market with high diabetes prevalence. Interim results expected in early 2026 could accelerate regulatory approval and commercial launch.

Lumos Diagnostics, backed by BARDA, is set to begin a pivotal pediatric clinical study to extend the use of its rapid respiratory infection test, FebriDx, to children aged 2–12 in U.S. CLIA-waived settings, potentially unlocking a $1 billion market.

Lumos Diagnostics has submitted its CLIA waiver application for FebriDx® to the FDA, backed by strong clinical data and triggering significant milestone payments. Approval could expand the U.S. market opportunity fifteen-fold to over $1 billion.

Recce Pharmaceuticals’ RECCE 327 Topical Gel shows statistically significant superiority over standard antibiotics in treating antibiotic-resistant burn wounds in preclinical models, advancing its U.S. Department of Defense collaboration.

Lumos Diagnostics has inked a landmark six-year exclusive distribution agreement with PHASE Scientific for its FebriDx® rapid diagnostic test in the US, potentially unlocking nearly half a billion Australian dollars in revenue contingent on FDA approval.

Lumos Diagnostics has enrolled 500 patients in its FebriDx CLIA waiver clinical study, unlocking a significant milestone payment from BARDA and moving closer to FDA approval that could open a US$1 billion market.

Recce Pharmaceuticals has completed a A$15.8 million capital raise to fund pivotal Phase 3 clinical trials and progress its FDA application, positioning the company for potential commercial breakthroughs in antibiotic-resistant infections.

Lumos Diagnostics has reached 50% recruitment of bacterial positive patients in its pivotal FebriDx CLIA waiver clinical study, setting the stage for a planned FDA submission in late 2025 and unlocking a substantial US market opportunity.

Invion Limited reports no adverse events and early lesion reduction in its Phase I/II non-melanoma skin cancer trial, advancing to dose optimization.