Company
Corporate Overview
Clinuvel Pharmaceuticals Limited is a Melbourne based biopharmaceutical company focused on developing its leading drug candidate afamelanotide (CUV1647).
Currently in Phase II and Phase III clinical trials, afamelanotide is being developed as a preventative photoprotective agent for five clinical applications:
- Polymorphous Light Eruption (PLE)
- Aktinic Keratosis (AK) and Squamous Cell Carcinoma (SCC)
- Erythropoietic Protoporphyria (EPP)
- Solar Urticaria (SU)
- Photodynamic Therapy (PDT)
Mission Statement
Most importantly, Clinuvel focuses on:
- Addressing UV related medical disorders;
- Maximising shareholder returns;
We hold the view that afamelanotide (CUV1647) has the potential to improve the quality of life of patients and change behaviour of people worldwide.
Download a Clinuvel fact sheet here.

