Latest Retail Pharmacy News

Firebrick Pharma has approved a phased push into US retail pharmacies after Nasodine online sales grew by more than 200% in FY26. Up to six regional pharmacy groups representing about 700 stores have expressed strong interest in early orders, although no binding orders have been disclosed.

Biome Australia Limited (ASX:BIO) delivered its second consecutive profitable year in FY26, with revenue rising 30% to $23.9 million and operating cash flow turning positive. But the headline $3.6 million profit includes a $2.4 million deferred tax benefit, leaving FY27 execution as the real test of the company’s growth plan.

EBOS Group posted a solid FY26, growing revenue nearly 10% to $13.5 billion and underlying EBITDA 5% to $614 million, while completing a major distribution centre renewal program. The company maintains its final dividend and sets a confident growth outlook for FY27.

Xenitra’s Hong Kong subsidiary Fukang has inked a three-year A$5 million procurement framework for specialised medical nutrition products, broadening its foothold beyond OTC medicines in China’s booming healthcare market.

Xenitra Limited (ASX:XEN) has turned around its cash flow in Q4 FY26, reporting positive operating cash flow of A$0.8 million driven by a leaner cost base and a shift towards higher-margin OTC medicines and blockchain-enabled OPAL tokenised sales.

Xenitra has secured a three-year procurement agreement worth at least A$12 million with Kangsheng, a leading Chinese pharmaceutical distributor, marking its OTC pharmaceuticals division's shift from setup to commercial execution.

ParagonCare anticipates recovering up to 32.5% of its exposure to the insolvent Infinity Retail Pharmacy Group, while maintaining a steady FY26 earnings outlook amid cost pressures.

Firebrick Pharma secured regulatory approval for Nasodine Nasal Spray in Indonesia and launched Nasodine Throat Spray in Singapore and Fiji, while raising $1.5 million to fuel growth. The company aims to quadruple its product and market footprint within three years.

Lumos Diagnostics has secured a key FDA 510(k) clearance with CLIA waiver for its FebriDx rapid test, unlocking a US$1 billion-plus market opportunity and triggering milestone payments exceeding US$6 million. The company reported a 37% revenue jump in Q3 FY26, supported by a A$20 million placement and ongoing clinical and development projects.

Pharmx Technologies has entered a multi-year strategic alliance with Sigma Healthcare, becoming the preferred EDI provider for Sigma and Chemist Warehouse across Australia and New Zealand, while Sigma takes a significant equity stake.

Tissue Repair’s December quarter update reveals a cautious path forward for its Phase 3 TR987 trial amid slow patient recruitment, while its TR Pro+ product line gains momentum through a new distributor partnership and upcoming product launches.

Epsilon Healthcare has posted a record $2.891 million in receipts for the December 2025 quarter, nearly doubling year-on-year revenue and marking a significant turnaround with its recent ASX reinstatement.