Latest European Medicines Agency News

Neurizon Therapeutics has secured FDA clearance to resume clinical trials for its lead ALS drug candidate NUZ-001 and strengthened its balance sheet with a $5.2 million capital raise. The company is now poised to enter the pivotal HEALEY ALS Platform Trial, marking a significant step forward in its neurodegenerative disease program.

Biotron Limited is set to acquire Sedarex Limited, gaining global patents for SedRx, a next-generation general anaesthetic, supported by a $2.5 million capital raising to fund regulatory and development milestones.

Race Oncology has secured Investigational New Drug approval from South Korea’s regulatory authority, enabling Phase 1 clinical trials of RC220 in combination with doxorubicin for solid tumour patients across four Korean sites.

The European Medicines Agency has approved continuous bi-monthly dosing of CLINUVEL’s SCENESSE® for adult erythropoietic protoporphyria patients, removing previous annual dose limits and aligning Europe with US treatment standards.

Actinogen Medical has reached a pivotal agreement with the US FDA outlining the regulatory and clinical trial requirements for Xanamem’s approval in Alzheimer’s disease, setting a clear path toward a US marketing application.

Cambium Bio has secured a strategic partnership with French pharmaceutical leader Benta SAS to commercialise its regenerative dry eye treatment, Elate Ocular, across Europe and the Middle East. This follows a second platelet-lysate licensing deal within days, underscoring growing industry confidence in Cambium’s platform.

Clinuvel Pharmaceuticals has reported a robust financial year ending June 2025, marked by solid revenue growth and sustained profitability, while advancing its clinical pipeline and maintaining a strong balance sheet.

Neuren Pharmaceuticals reported a robust half-year with an 88% increase in net profit, driven by rising royalties from DAYBUE™ sales and progress in its NNZ-2591 clinical program. The company also completed a $39.6 million share buy-back, underscoring confidence in its growth trajectory.

Neurizon Therapeutics reported a $16.6 million loss for FY2025 amid significant progress in its lead neurodegenerative therapy NUZ-001, including regulatory milestones and a global licensing deal. The company is poised to enter a pivotal ALS clinical trial pending FDA clearance.

Actinogen Medical reported a $14.7 million net loss for FY25 while progressing its lead drug Xanamem through pivotal Alzheimer’s and depression trials, with interim results expected in January 2026. The company has secured funding through mid-2026 and is preparing for commercialization.

Avecho Biotechnology reports strong progress in its Phase III clinical trial for a CBD-based insomnia treatment, with recruitment accelerating across multiple Australian sites and interim results expected early next year.

LTR Pharma has initiated commercial distribution of its nasal spray SPONTAN through Australia's Symbion pharmacy network and is advancing ROXUS development for a US launch in early 2026, while expanding its pipeline with a new intranasal treatment for swallowing disorders.