Latest Drug Development News

Alterity Therapeutics has unveiled encouraging Phase 2 trial results for ATH434, demonstrating its potential to slow disease progression in Multiple System Atrophy while maintaining a strong safety profile.

Amplia Therapeutics has commenced dosing the first patient in its new pancreatic cancer trial combining narmafotinib with FOLFIRINOX chemotherapy, marking a key milestone in its drug development journey.

Race Oncology has activated its first clinical trial site in Hong Kong for the Phase 1 study of RC220 combined with doxorubicin in advanced solid tumours, marking a significant step in accelerating patient enrolment and broadening clinical data.

Recce Pharmaceuticals reported a 21% increase in net loss to $21.4 million for FY2025, driven by intensified R&D spending. The company secured key regulatory approvals for Phase 3 trials of its lead anti-infective gel and bolstered its financial position with significant capital raises and grants.

Opthea Limited reported a 26% reduction in net loss for FY2025 despite discontinuing its wet AMD drug after failed Phase III trials. The company settled its Development Funding Agreement with investors, securing liquidity and planning a strategic pivot.

Argent BioPharma reported a net loss of A$17.84 million for FY2025, reflecting a strategic pivot towards core drug development and clinical advancement. The company secured key EU approvals and raised significant capital to support its neuro-immune modulatory pipeline.

Neurotech International reported a 23% revenue drop and a doubling of its net loss to $10.6 million for FY25, driven by reduced R&D grants and high development costs. Despite financial pressures, the company marked significant clinical and regulatory progress for its NTI164 cannabinoid therapy.

Noxopharm Limited reported a 36.5% increase in its annual loss to $4.88 million as it progressed preparations for its SOF-SKN™ clinical trial and secured $2.6 million through convertible notes. The biotech continues to invest heavily in its inflammation and oncology drug pipeline while managing liquidity and strategic partnerships.

PYC Therapeutics reported a 14.5% rise in income to AUD 26.17 million for FY2025 alongside a 33.3% increase in net loss, while increasing its stake in Vision Pharma to 97.1%. The auditor flagged material uncertainty over the company’s ability to continue as a going concern.

Argenica Therapeutics reported a 34% revenue increase driven by R&D incentives but saw losses widen by 31% due to intensified clinical trial activity. The company is progressing its ARG-007 Phase 2 stroke trial and engaging with the FDA to lift a clinical hold.

Percheron Therapeutics posted a 25% increase in net loss for FY2025 amid termination of its Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy programs. The company pivots strategically to oncology with the in-licensing of HMBD-002, a monoclonal antibody targeting VISTA, aiming to initiate Phase II trials in 2026.

InhaleRx has secured ethics approval to begin a Phase 1 clinical trial of IRX-616a, a synthetic cannabidiol inhaler aimed at providing fast relief for panic disorder. The fully funded study will assess safety and pharmacokinetics in healthy volunteers.