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TuesdayJan 16, 2024 3:16 pm

CannabisNewsBreaks – Lexaria Bioscience Corp. (NASDAQ: LEXX) Announces Extensive GLP-1 Study Program

Lexaria Bioscience (NASDAQ: LEXX, LEXXW), a global innovator in drug delivery platforms, today unveiled a comprehensive planned applied research program to thoroughly evaluate DehydraTECH for the improved delivery of GLP-1 drugs, designed to support prospective commercial partnering with global pharmaceutical companies. In a recent human pilot study with seven volunteers, Lexaria demonstrated superior pharmacokinetic (“PK”) oral delivery performance of the DehydraTECH-enhanced glucagon-like peptide-1 (“GLP-1”) drug semaglutide, available commercially in the branded product Rybelsus(R). The positive results were sufficient to encourage a much more thorough and expanded investigation. The objective of the new planned studies, as detailed in the announcement, is…

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TuesdayJan 16, 2024 2:40 pm

CannabisNewsBreaks – InMed Pharmaceuticals Inc. (NASDAQ: INM) Announces Business Update, Milestones

InMed Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ: INM), a leader in the manufacturing, development and commercialization of rare cannabinoids and proprietary cannabinoid analogs, today outlined key accomplishments from 2023 and provided key strategic priorities for 2024. “In 2023, we experienced significant progress in both InMed’s pharmaceutical drug development and in BayMedica’s health and wellness initiatives. Our primary accomplishments throughout the year included a number of key milestones, such as the completion of a phase 2 clinical trial and the launch of two new preclinical programs targeting the treatment of Alzheimer’s disease and age-related macular degeneration (‘AMD’),” said Eric A. Adams, InMed president and CEO.…

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ThursdayJan 04, 2024 2:24 pm

CannabisNewsBreaks – Lexaria Bioscience Corp.’s (NASDAQ: LEXX) DehydraTECH(TM) Shown to Improve Oral Performance of Rybelsus(R)-Branded GLP-1 Drug Semaglutide

Lexaria Bioscience (NASDAQ: LEXX, LEXXW), a global innovator in drug delivery platforms, today announced positive final results from its recently completed human Pilot Study #1 evaluating DehydraTECH(TM) technology for the oral delivery of the glucagon-like peptide-1 (“GLP-1”) drug semaglutide available commercially in the branded product Rybelsus(R). According to the announcement, the study was performed by a prominent university research center comparing a single 7 mg semaglutide dose of a Rybelsus tablet (“control”) to a matching dose from Rybelsus that had been compound formulated in capsule form using DehydraTECH processing technology enhancements (“DehydraTECH GLP-1”). In general, the DehydraTECH processing enabled improvements…

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WednesdayDec 20, 2023 10:35 am

CannabisNewsBreaks – InMed Pharmaceuticals Inc. (NASDAQ: INM) Approves Election of Directors During 2023 Annual General Meeting

InMed Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ: INM), a leader in the pharmaceutical research, development, manufacturing and commercialization of rare cannabinoids and cannabinoid analogs, is reporting on the results of its 2023 annual general meeting. According to the report, during the meeting, which was held on Dec. 19, 2023, all matters considered by shareholders were approved; agenda items were sent to shareholders in a notice of meeting and management information communication that was released on Oct. 27, 2023. In addition, shareholders approved the election of five directors, including Eric A. Adams, Janet Grove, Andrew Hull, Nicole Lemerond and Bryan Baldasare; directors will hold their…

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FridayDec 08, 2023 11:06 am

CannabisNewsBreaks – Lexaria Bioscience Corp. (NASDAQ: LEXX) Releases Update on FDA Application for Investigational Drug

Lexaria Bioscience (NASDAQ: LEXX, LEXXW), a global innovator in drug-delivery platforms, is planning to submit an Investigational New Drug (“IND”) application with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (“FDA”) in the next 45 days. The application is for the company’s planned U.S. phase 1b Hypertension Clinical Trial. The filing had been delayed for necessary documentation from a raw material supplier, which is now being provided, enabling Lexaria to finalize the IND application. According to the announcement, the supplier anticipates providing the final two pieces of outstanding information to the FDA within the next 45 days, after which Lexaria can proceed…

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TuesdayNov 28, 2023 11:52 am

CannabisNewsBreaks – Lexaria Bioscience Corp. (NASDAQ: LEXX) Proprietary Tech Lowers Blood Glucose More Effectively than Branded GLP-1 drug Semaglutide Alone, Study Shows

Lexaria Bioscience (NASDAQ: LEXX, LEXXW), a global innovator in drug-delivery platforms, is reporting additional positive interim results from its human pilot study evaluating DehydraTECH(TM) technology for the oral delivery of the glucagon-like peptide-1 (“GLP-1”) drug semaglutide, available commercially as Rybelsus(R). According to the report, DehydraTECH-powered semaglutide sustained lower levels of blood glucose from baseline including nearly 10 times lower after 24 hours as well as lower blood-glucose spikes after eating. The company noted that this was the first-ever DehydraTECH test with a “large molecule” drug. According to the report, the study was conducted by a prominent university research center comparing a single…

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MondayNov 27, 2023 2:08 pm

CannabisNewsBreaks – Lexaria Bioscience Corp.’s (NASDAQ: LEXX) DehydraTECH(TM) Shown to Improve Oral Performance of GLP-1 Drug in Human Pilot Study

Lexaria Bioscience (NASDAQ: LEXX, LEXXW), a global innovator in drug delivery platforms, today announced positive interim results from a human pilot study currently underway evaluating DehydraTECH(TM) technology for the oral delivery of the glucagon-like peptide-1 (“GLP-1”) drug semaglutide, which is available commercially in the branded product Rybelsus(R). A prominent university research center is performing the study, comparing a single 7 mg semaglutide dose of a Rybelsus tablet (“control”) to a matching dose from Rybelsus that had been compound formulated in capsule form using DehydraTECH processing technology enhancements (“DehydraTECH GLP-1”). According to the update, blood was examined by a third-party laboratory…

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TuesdayNov 14, 2023 2:47 pm

CannabisNewsBreaks – InMed Pharmaceuticals Inc. (NASDAQ: INM) Announces Q1 Fiscal 2024 Financial Results, Provides Business Update

InMed Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ: INM), a leader in the pharmaceutical research, development, manufacturing and commercialization of rare cannabinoids and cannabinoid analogs, today released financial results for the first quarter of the fiscal year 2024, which ended Sept. 30, 2023. “We are pleased with the continued advancements across our pharmaceutical programs and commercial operations. We are particularly excited with the recent candidate selection and official launch of our INM-901 preclinical program targeting the treatment of Alzheimer’s disease, representing a unique and innovative treatment approach compared to current options available to patients. Our commercial subsidiary, BayMedica, continues to make steady progress as a…

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ThursdayNov 02, 2023 10:43 am

CannabisNewsBreaks – InMed Pharmaceuticals Inc. (NASDAQ: INM) to Present Phase 2 Study Results for INM-755 at 12th Annual WCI

InMed Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ: INM), a leader in the pharmaceutical research, development, manufacturing and commercialization of rare cannabinoids and cannabinoid analogs, will be presenting an oral presentation at the 12th World Congress on Itch (“WCI”); the event is scheduled for Nov. 5–7, 2023, in Miami. According to the announcement, the oral presentation is based on an abstract describing the phase 2 clinical study of investigational drug INM-755 cannabinol cream for the treatment of symptoms in patients with rare genetic skin disease called epidermolysis bullosa ("EB"). InMed Pharmaceuticals senior vice president of Clinical and Regulatory Affairs Alexandra Mancini will be presenting. The…

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FridayOct 27, 2023 11:48 am

CannabisNewsBreaks – InMed Pharmaceuticals Inc. (NASDAQ: INM) Secures $5.2M in Private Placement and Preferred Investment Option Offerings

InMed Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ: INM) is a leader in the pharmaceutical research, development, manufacturing and commercialization of rare cannabinoids and cannabinoid analogs. The company today announced that it has closed its offering for the issuance and sale of 3,012,049 pre-funded warrants and preferred investment options to purchase up to an aggregate of 3,012,049 common shares, at a purchase price of $0.83 per pre-funded and associated preferred investment option, in a private placement priced at-the-market under Nasdaq rules. Per a previously announced definitive agreement with respect to certain of its outstanding preferred investment options issued in November 2022 and exercisable for 3,272,733…

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