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Onconetix, Inc..

ONCO.US | Research and experimental development on natural sciences and engineering

Onconetix, Inc. is a biotechnology company focused on developing innovative therapies for cancer treatment. The company's primary activities revolve around research and experimental development in the field of oncology, specifically identifying and developing novel drug candidates and treatment stra...Show More

Ethical Profile

Mixed.

Onconetix, Inc. presents a mixed ethical profile. While its Proclarix diagnostic test for prostate cancer shows promise, demonstrating 96% sensitivity and reducing unnecessary biopsies in studies involving over 800 patients, the company faces significant governance challenges. Onconetix has received multiple Nasdaq delisting notices for allegedly failing to file reports and its shares trading below the minimum bid price. Critics also point to the company's use of pre-clinical animal studies, with 0% of its products being cruelty-free certified. Information regarding product price accessibility, health equity initiatives, worker respect, and environmental impact remains largely unavailable.

Value Scores

Better Health for All20
-100100
Fair Money & Economic Opportunity0
-100100
Fair Pay & Worker Respect0
-100100
Fair Trade & Ethical Sourcing0
-100100
Honest & Fair Business-50
-100100
Kind to Animals-70
-100100
No War, No Weapons0
-100100
Planet-Friendly Business0
-100100
Respect for Cultures & Communities0
-100100
Safe & Smart Tech0
-100100
Zero Waste & Sustainable Products0
-100100

Better Health for All

20

Onconetix's core business is focused on the research, development, and commercialization of innovative solutions for men's health and oncology, including the prostate cancer diagnostic test Proclarix and the BPH treatment ENTADFI.

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The company is also developing vaccines for various infectious diseases, such as universal flu, norovirus/rotavirus, malaria, Streptococcus pneumoniae, and Chlamydia.
2
All of its products and pipeline candidates are aimed at providing substantial health benefits, indicating 100% of its portfolio is health-positive. Proclarix has demonstrated a 5% or less probability of clinically significant cancer with a negative test in a subpopulation of patients with enlarged prostates, and a 96% sensitivity in an extended population, reducing unnecessary biopsies by 22%.
3
ENTADFI has a favorable safety profile with fewer adverse sexual side effects compared to finasteride monotherapy.
4
The company's former division, Veru, conducted a Phase 3 COVID-19 clinical trial, showing a 51.6% relative reduction in deaths with sabizabulin.
5
However, the company's forward-looking statements consistently refer to risk factors detailed in SEC filings, without providing specific, comprehensive public data on risks and benefits for its products.
6
While ENTADFI is available at pharmacies, there is no specific pricing data or information on access programs.
7
The company's website offers information about BPH and ENTADFI prescribing, but no broader health education initiatives are detailed.
8
Clinical trials for ENTADFI and sabizabulin were double-blinded and randomized, and Proclarix studies involved large cohorts, indicating strong ethical conduct.
9

Fair Money & Economic Opportunity

0

No evidence available to assess Onconetix, Inc. on Fair Money & Economic Opportunity.

Fair Pay & Worker Respect

0

No specific, concrete data points for Onconetix, Inc. (ONCO.US) related to any of the Fair Pay & Worker Respect KPIs were found in the provided articles. The articles either discuss other companies (Foremost Farms, Labcorp)

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or provide general industry news
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or a company description without performance metrics for ONCO.US.
3

Fair Trade & Ethical Sourcing

0

No evidence available to assess Onconetix, Inc. on Fair Trade & Ethical Sourcing.

Honest & Fair Business

-50

Onconetix, Inc. has a Business Code of Conduct and Ethics that includes a whistle-blower policy, allowing for anonymous reporting, maintaining confidentiality (subject to law), and prohibiting retaliation.

1
The company also emphasizes compliance with anti-corruption laws, specifically the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) and US export control laws, and requires waivers for certain activities.
2
However, the company has faced regulatory compliance issues, including multiple delisting notices from Nasdaq for failing to file its Q1 2025 10-Q report and 2024 annual 10-K report, and for its stock price falling below the minimum bid price requirement.
3

Kind to Animals

-70

Onconetix, Inc. has 0% of its products certified cruelty-free.

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The company also reports 0% of its animal-related operations holding humane certifications.
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Onconetix conducts pre-clinical animal studies, indicating a policy that allows for animal testing without specific details on restrictions or reduction commitments.
3

No War, No Weapons

0

No evidence available to assess Onconetix, Inc. on No War, No Weapons.

Planet-Friendly Business

0

Sustainability data for Onconetix, Inc. is currently unavailable.

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No quantitative data, regulatory actions, certifications, or comparisons related to environmental performance can be extracted from the provided articles.
2
The cybersecurity report also does not include information on environmental matters.
3

Respect for Cultures & Communities

0

No specific, concrete evidence was found in the provided articles to assess Onconetix, Inc. against any of the Key Performance Indicators for the ethical value of Respect for Cultures & Communities. The available information focuses on financial data and employee counts

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, and a general overview of Free, Prior, and Informed Consent (FPIC)
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, none of which provide company-specific actions or metrics related to community engagement or cultural respect.

Safe & Smart Tech

0

No evidence available to assess Onconetix, Inc. on Safe & Smart Tech.

Zero Waste & Sustainable Products

0

No evidence available to assess Onconetix, Inc. on Zero Waste & Sustainable Products.

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