Latest Pharmaceutical Sector News

Pharmaceutical manufacturer ANO has been hit with a US FDA Import Alert, joining several Australian peers amid wider regulatory tensions. The company is mobilising expert consultants and preparing a petition to lift the alert within weeks.

Mayne Pharma has rejected Cosette Pharmaceuticals’ notice to terminate their merger agreement, citing Cosette’s failure to meet obligations that led to regulatory approval issues. The dispute raises fresh uncertainty over the proposed acquisition’s future.

Avecho Biotechnology has received patent allowances in the US and Europe for its proprietary CBD soft-gel formulation, reinforcing its intellectual property ahead of pivotal Phase III insomnia trial results expected in mid-2026.

Algorae Pharmaceuticals has secured a key distribution agreement with global giant Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories to supply the chemotherapy drug Capecitabine in Australia, marking a significant step in its oncology commercialisation strategy.

Cann Group Limited reminds eligible shareholders that its Share Purchase Plan (SPP) closes today, offering new shares at a discount plus free attaching options, pending shareholder approval.

The Takeovers Panel has issued interim orders extending the deadline for Mayne Pharma's takeover scheme with Cosette Pharmaceuticals, preventing termination without consent and maintaining the status quo.

Cann Group Limited has opened a $6.5 million Share Purchase Plan (SPP) alongside a placement, offering shareholders discounted shares with attaching options as it targets significant revenue growth in FY26.

Clever Culture Systems reports a cashflow positive quarter, expanding its pharmaceutical customer base and launching a new contact plate analysis module that promises to drive recurring revenues.

Sprintex Limited has landed US$321,000 in new purchase orders from its exclusive Indian distributor Euroteck, following the launch of its advanced GR Series Jet Blowers and a key commissioning at Delhi’s Kondli wastewater plant. This momentum underscores Sprintex’s growing footprint in India’s expanding wastewater treatment market.

Mayne Pharma has won a key legal battle against Cosette Pharmaceuticals, clearing the way for its acquisition scheme to proceed pending final approvals. Shareholders can expect the deal to move forward with payments scheduled soon.

EVE Health Group Limited has launched a $1.1 million capital raising via a placement to fund the commercial rollout of its two pharmaceutical products, Dyspro and Libbo. The offer includes shares and options, with some subject to shareholder approval.

Cann Group Limited has extended the expiry of its National Australia Bank debt facilities by one year to October 2025, maintaining current terms while exploring long-term refinancing options.