The healthcare
sector is one of the most noticeable industries on the ASX, and healthcare shares never disappoint
the market participants because of the increasing demand for health services.
Additionally, the Australian healthcare sector has many well-established players that provide
generous returns as well as offering consistent dividends.
This article will discuss 5 ASX-listed healthcare shares to look for in September 2021, which
have delivered more than 50% of returns in the last three months with significant developments.
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Let us deep dive and discus RNO, IDT, WFL, NEU and DXB in detail-
Source: ASX, returns as of 1 September 2021 (3:41 PM AEST)
Rhinomed Limited (ASX:RNO)
A leader in wearable nasal and respiratory technology, Rhinomed Limited has developed
a novel wearable nasal technology platform for improving airflow and providing both drug
delivery and diagnostic capabilities.
On 27 August 2021, Rhinomed disclosed that the Company had completed the development
of the world's first nasal swab- The Rhinoswab JuniorTM- designed specifically for children.
The Company has received Ethics approval for a clinical trial to initiate with the MCRI
(Murdoch Children’s Research Institute) at The Royal Children’s Hospital in Melbourne.
Michael Johnson, CEO of Rhinomed, commented-
IDT Australia Limited (ASX:IDT)
Australia based pharmaceutical manufacturing player IDT Australia has broad experience
in the development of high potency and high containment pharmaceutical products for local
and global use.
On 25 August 2021, the Company reported its FY21 annual report for the period ended 30
June 2021.
The key financial and operational highlights are-
IDT Australia recorded an NPAT of AU$2.1 million, representing a year-on-year improvement of
209.6%.
During the period, revenuewas AU$16.9 million, a growth of 19.5% year-on-year.
For the full year, the Company reported positive EBITDArepresenting a year-on-year improvement
of 244.9%.
In March 2021, the Company announced that it was working with the Australian Government
Department of Health to provide supportin COVID-19 vaccine manufacturing.
The Company has developed its own proprietary medicinal cannabis active pharmaceutical ingredient
(API)and finished dose form products, several of which are now commercially available.
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Interestingly, IDT continues to progress discussions with the Australian Government, the Victorian
State Government, Monash University, Australian National University and others for the sovereign
manufacture of COVID-19 vaccines and other therapeutics.
Wellfully Limited (ASX:WFL)
Australia-based wellness firm Wellfully is engaged in providing products for several
target wellness sectors, such as personalised medicine, healthcare and anti-aging, personal
care, nutrition, as well as weight loss.
On 1 September 2021, Wellfully updated the market with its performance in the financial
year 2021 (ended 30 June 2021).
The Company highlighted that during the period it has delivered material progress across
its development pipeline.
The process on a therapeutic product range that uses Wellfully’s Magnetic Misting technology
for Nebulizer applications continued at its Perth Science & Innovation Laboratory.
The Company estimates market launch of the first product in the second quarter of FY23.
In December 2020, the Company entered in a collaboration with Cann Global Limited (ASX:CGB)
aimed at exploring the use of WFL’s patented drug delivery technologies for the transdermal
delivery of cannabinoid products.
Wellfully also commenced commercialisation planning for world’s first enhanced delivery
sunscreen named-RÉDUIT Active Sunscreen, building on its in-situ mixture separation
technology patent.
Neuren Pharmaceuticals Limited (ASX:NEU)
Neuren Pharmaceuticals is developing two pioneering therapies for the treatment of multiple serious
neurological indications emerging in early childhood and do not have any approved medicines.
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On 1 September, Neuren Pharmaceuticals disclosed that it has submitted an Investigational New
Drug (IND) application to the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for NNZ-2591 to
treat Angelman syndrome.
An Ethics Committee application has also been submitted to conduct the planned Phase 2 clinical
trial at three hospitals in Australia.
The Company disclosed that it is preparing to initiate the clinical trial after approval
of both applications.
Jon Pilcher, CEO of Neuren, commented-
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Dimerix Limited (ASX:DXB)
Clinical-stage biopharmaceutical firm Dimerix Limited is involved in developing innovative
new medicines for unmet medical needs.
On 25 August 2021, Dimerix announced that the Company has commenced the Phase 3 clinical
trial (ACTION3) in individuals suffering from FSGS (focal segmental glomerulosclerosis).
Dimerix highlighted that the Company had filed its first ethics submission in Australia to
enable patient recruitment after approval.
Dimerix highlighted that up to 167 clinical sites across 18 countries are anticipated
to participate in the trial.
Moreover, Dimerix anticipates preliminary FSGS interim analysis in the fourth quarter
of 2022.
The decision to continue the clinical trial will be finalised by an independent data monitoring
committee based on the interim analysis findings.