Latest Pharmaceuticals News

IDT Australia Limited has reported a significant narrowing of its half-year loss to $1.3 million, driven by stable revenues and operational efficiencies. The pharmaceutical manufacturer highlights growth in key segments despite some timing setbacks.

Mayne Pharma has initiated legal proceedings against Cosette Pharmaceuticals and associated parties, seeking substantial damages following the collapse of their acquisition deal.

Starpharma reports a $1.37 million profit for H1 FY26, driven by a major upfront payment from Genentech and progress in its radiopharmaceutical pipeline. The biotech also expands its consumer health footprint amid growing partnerships.

Telix Pharmaceuticals has lodged a European marketing authorization application for TLX101-Px, a novel PET imaging agent targeting glioma brain cancer, aiming to enhance diagnostic precision and patient access across major European markets.

Clever Culture Systems posted a $1.32 million loss for the half year ending December 2025, reflecting a strategic shift and reduced government grants. Despite this, the company strengthened its cash position, repaid government debt, and grew its APAS Independence instrument footprint globally.

Hydralyte USA has implemented targeted headcount reductions saving around US$25,000 monthly and completed manufacturing runs to resolve supply shortages, replenishing inventory with key distributors to support near-term sales growth.

Botanix Pharmaceuticals has launched a A$45 million capital raising to support the expansion of its dermatology product Sofdra®, while negotiating to reduce active pharmaceutical ingredient costs by up to 40%. The raising includes a two-tranche placement and a security purchase plan, with options offered to investors.

Botanix Pharmaceuticals has secured approximately A$45 million through a two-tranche placement and an underwritten security purchase plan to fund API purchases, derisk its supply chain, and accelerate growth of its flagship product Sofdra.

Clarity Pharmaceuticals’ Cu-64 SAR-bisPSMA diagnostic agent significantly outperformed the current standard Ga-68 PSMA-11 in detecting prostate cancer recurrence, more than doubling lesion and patient detection rates in a pivotal head-to-head trial.

Patrys Limited has appointed Dr Samantha South as its new CEO, aiming to leverage her biotech expertise to fast-track clinical development and commercialisation of its therapeutic antibody pipeline.

Neuren Pharmaceuticals has initiated a discretionary on-market share buy-back program of up to 5%, citing a strong cash position and undervaluation relative to internal and analyst assessments.

Actinogen Medical has received an additional $1.87 million R&D tax incentive rebate, bringing its total FY 2025 rebate to $7.36 million, while its Alzheimer’s phase 2b/3 trial progresses with promising safety results.