TORONTO –
MediPharm Labs Corp. (TSX: LABS) (OTCQX: MEDIF) (FSE: MLZ) (“MediPharm Labs” or the “Company”) a pharmaceutical company specialized in precision-based cannabinoids, is pleased to provide an update on significant progress made in the field of cannabis research.
MediPharm remains focused on investing in clinical research and supporting the development of future cannabis derived pharmaceutical drugs. Consistent with this commitment, the Company will supply the Sponsor and investigators with cannabis-derived study drugs, placebos, and other services and assistance as may be required during the course of the studies. The following update provides current milestone achievements of notable projects.
Researcher
Indication
Phase
Recent Milestone
USC (University of Southern California) Keck School of Medicine
Treatment of Alzheimer’s Agitation Disorder
Two
FDA approval of Investigational New Drug (IND)
McMaster University
Treatment of post-surgical pain
Two
Clinical trial material (CTM) delivered and enrollment commencing in Q1 2023
University Health Network – Toronto
Improving Pain Disability With The Use Of Oral Cannabinoids
Pilot
CTM Delivered and enrollment clinic in Q1 2023
McMaster University
Insomnia in depressive disorder
Two
CTM Shipment in Q1 2023
Centre for Medical Cannabis Research
PK of single dose THC/CBD in healthy adult controls and kidney disease
One
1st patient dosed January 2023
University of Manitoba
Chronic Headaches in Adolescents
Two
Health Canada approval Dec 2022. CTM shipment in Q1 2023
In addition to these institutionally led studies, the Company is also providing API and clinical trial material to various pharmaceutical companies for commercial projects involving cannabis-derived drugs. The timelines for both institutional and industry research are long by nature with positive outcomes uncertain.
MediPharm has been selected by these researchers based on the US and Canadian Regulatory requirements for pharmaceutical GMP manufactured clinical trial materials. MediPharm is uniquely positioned as a Pharmaceutical grade supplier due to its Health Canada GMP Drug Establishment Licence (DEL); Cannabis Drug Licenses; US FDA DMF experience; and medical cannabis formulations expertise. Since the company’s founding, it has invested tens of millions of dollars to establish itself as the preferred partner for pharma companies looking to add drugs containing cannabis to their pipelines. The Company expects to support further clinical trials in the US, Canada and other countries. Success in producing and delivering cannabis study drug in Canada and now approvals to supply US studies, demonstrate that we have the pharmaceutical quality and regulatory standards required to address complex US national and state specific regulations.
With existing infrastructure and expertise MediPharm will continue to invest in all aspects of the pharmaceutical cannabis research spectrum, from new drug development to early-stage academic research. The Company looks forward to providing further updates on project milestones as our research programs progress.
Management Commentary
David Pidduck, CEO, MediPharm Labs commented, “Commitment to pharmaceutical cannabis research has been a founding principle of the company since its inception. It’s in our name – that medical and pharmaceutical insights will be core investment areas. We are proud to participate in and support these many important research and drug development initiatives with multiple Pharma and Academic partners.”
About MediPharm Labs
Founded in 2015, MediPharm Labs specializes in the development and manufacture of purified, pharmaceutical-quality cannabis concentrates, active pharmaceutical ingredients (API) and advanced derivative products utilizing a Good Manufacturing Practices certified facility with ISO standard-built clean rooms. MediPharm Labs has invested in an expert, research driven team, state-of-the-art technology, downstream purification methodologies and purpose-built facilities with five primary extraction lines for delivery of pure, trusted and precision-dosed cannabis products for its customers. Through its wholesale and white label platforms, MediPharm Labs formulates, develops (including through sensory testing), processes, packages and distributes cannabis extracts and advanced cannabinoid-based products to domestic and international markets.
In 2021, MediPharm Labs received a Pharmaceutical Drug Establish License from Health Canada, becoming the only company in North America to hold a domestic Good Manufacturing License for the extraction of natural cannabinoids. The Company carries out its operations in compliance with all applicable laws in the countries in which it operates.
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