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Acrux Limited has secured a $0.55 million advance on its FY26 R&D Tax Incentive, providing crucial funding to accelerate development of its Hormone Replacement Therapy following FDA regulatory confirmation.

Patrys has initiated manufacturing and regulatory steps for RLS-2201, its injectable Quetiapine formulation targeting delirium, aiming for Phase 0 trials in the second half of 2026.

Clarity Pharmaceuticals has completed enrolment in its Phase III AMPLIFY trial for the Cu-SAR-bisPSMA imaging agent, advancing its bid for FDA approval in prostate cancer diagnostics.

Telix Pharmaceuticals has announced that Part 1 of its ProstACT Phase 3 trial for TLX591-Tx met its primary safety and dosimetry objectives, with no new safety concerns. The study’s success supports ongoing global enrolment in Part 2 and regulatory engagement in the US.

EVE Health Group has completed R&D on multiple reformulated drug candidates targeting major sexual health and cardiovascular markets, preparing patent filings and licensing strategies to capitalise on a combined $30 billion global opportunity.

Island Pharmaceuticals has partnered with the Burnet Institute to explore new antiviral applications for its lead drugs, targeting measles, chikungunya, and Ross River virus. This collaboration leverages existing data and government funding to enhance the company’s clinical pipeline without major capital outlay.

Nexalis Therapeutics has initiated its Phase 1 trial for IRX-616a, an inhaled cannabidiol treatment aimed at panic disorder, marking a significant step in developing rapid-onset anxiety therapies.

Island Pharmaceuticals has entered a pivotal research agreement with USAMRIID and the Geneva Foundation to accelerate FDA approval of Galidesivir for Marburg Virus Disease, leveraging top-tier US biodefense expertise.

Neuren Pharmaceuticals’ partner Acadia Pharmaceuticals is seeking a re-examination of the European Medicines Agency’s refusal to approve trofinetide for Rett syndrome, aiming to overturn the setback and bring the treatment to European patients.

Avecho Biotechnology has completed recruitment for the interim analysis cohort of its pivotal Phase III trial for a CBD insomnia treatment, with results expected in June 2026. This milestone could significantly de-risk the program and unlock major market opportunities.

Argent BioPharma reported a significantly reduced half-year loss of A$2.9 million, progressing a strategic acquisition to bolster its CannEpil drug pipeline and securing up to A$11 million in new funding.

Recce Pharmaceuticals reported a doubling of its net loss for the half-year ended December 2025 amid significant progress in its anti-infective drug development and a substantial funding boost. The company is advancing Phase 3 trials and expanding its patent portfolio while managing financial pressures.