Latest Pharmaceuticals News

Botanix Pharmaceuticals clarifies its lead product Sofdra is unlikely to face price cuts under the proposed US executive order on drug pricing, citing its exclusive US market approval and distinct formulations abroad.

Mayne Pharma Group has acknowledged a delayed filing of a director's interest notice due to administrative oversight and is taking steps to reinforce compliance with ASX disclosure rules.

Acrux Limited, partnering with TruPharma, has introduced its Dapsone 7.5% Gel in the US, featuring a unique tube packaging that aims to improve patient convenience and reduce environmental impact.

Neuren Pharmaceuticals reports a robust 11% rise in DAYBUE™ US net sales for Q1 2025, alongside a 17% jump in royalty income, setting the stage for an anticipated European market entry in early 2026.

Algorae Pharmaceuticals has partnered with Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre to validate AI-predicted drug combinations across multiple cancer types, aiming to accelerate its oncology pipeline development.

Mayne Pharma has announced the expiration of the US antitrust waiting period, a critical step forward in Cosette Pharmaceuticals' proposed acquisition. The transaction now moves closer to completion, pending other regulatory and shareholder approvals.

Echo IQ has raised $17.3 million through a strongly supported institutional placement to fund US commercialization and FDA approval efforts for its EchoSolv AI cardiology products.

Althea Group Holdings has agreed to sell its pharmaceutical assets to Tasmanian Botanics, enabling a strategic pivot towards the booming North American THC-infused beverage market.

Acrux Limited has appointed John Warmbrunn as its new CEO and Managing Director, signaling a strategic push for international expansion and product development starting June 2025.

CLINUVEL Pharmaceuticals has completed recruitment for its Phase III trial of SCENESSE® in vitiligo patients with darker skin types, setting the stage for first results in late 2026. Early clinical observations suggest promising repigmentation outcomes.

Biome Australia is expanding its health portfolio with Activated Therapeutics, a new practitioner-only brand launching four evidence-based natural medicine products in Q4 2025.

Sigma Healthcare’s recent merger with Chemist Warehouse Group is delivering strong earnings growth, with Normalised EBIT rising 36% in the first half of FY25. Transaction costs remain significant but the combined group’s outlook appears robust.