May 05, 2026
Animal health markets are projected to expand in 2026, led by animal biotechnology at $34.6 billion to $36.19 billion and continued growth in veterinary antibiotics. Demand is being driven by companion animal care, livestock health, biologics R&D, and tighter oversight of antibiotic use.
Mar 13, 2026
The World Health Organization published blueprints for urgently needed antibiotics targeting drug-resistant infections, while CARB-X awarded $1.2 million for novel antibiotic research and the FDA issued guidance on antibiotic duration limits in livestock.
Mar 10, 2026
Acurx Pharmaceuticals announced a new clinical trial program for ibezapolstat in patients with recurrent C. difficile infection, building on Phase 2 results showing 96% clinical cure rates with no recurrence while sparing the gut microbiome.
Mar 03, 2026
Acurx Pharmaceuticals will discuss full year and fourth quarter 2025 financial results on March 13, 2026, and provide updates on ibezapolstat, its lead antibiotic candidate preparing for international Phase 3 trials for C. difficile infection.