CannabisNewsBreaks

TuesdayDec 17, 2024 2:57 pm

CannabisNewsBreaks – Flora Growth Corp. (NASDAQ: FLGC) Closes $3.6M Registered Direct

Flora (NASDAQ: FLGC) has closed a registered direct offering to institutional investors for the aggregate purchase and sale of approximately $3.6 million of Common Shares, each at a price of $1.25. Flora announced approximately $3.6 million in expected aggregate gross proceeds from the offering, of which it intends to use the net, together with existing cash, for general corporate purposes and working capital. Aegis Capital Corp. acted as exclusive placement agent for the offering. Dorsey & Whitney LLP acted as counsel to the company, and Kaufman & Canoles P.C. acted as counsel to Aegis Capital Corp. To view the full…

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FridaySep 27, 2024 3:20 pm

CannabisNewsBreaks – Lexaria Bioscience Corp. (NASDAQ: LEXX) Cleared to Begin Human Pilot Study #3 Evaluating DehydraTECH-Processed Tirzepatide

Lexaria Bioscience (NASDAQ: LEXX, LEXXW), a global innovator in drug delivery platforms, announced Friday that it had received approval from an independent review board for its planned human pilot study #3. The approval signals that the company can begin the study, which aims to investigate the first ever DehydraTECH-processed version of tirzepatide, a dual action glucagon-like peptide (“GLP-1”) + glucose-dependent insulinotropic peptide (“GIP”), in an oral dose format. Tirzepatide is approved for use in the U.S. under the Eli Lilly(TM)-owned Zepbound(R) and Mounjaro(R) brands. Lexaria plans to begin subject enrollment shortly, with the company expecting to make an announcement as…

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FridaySep 20, 2024 3:30 pm

CannabisNewsBreaks – Lexaria Bioscience Corp. (NASDAQ: LEXX) Evaluating ‘More Effective, Tolerable’ Oral Delivery of GLP-1 Drugs

Lexaria Bioscience Corp. (NASDAQ: LEXX), a global innovator in drug delivery platforms, looks to offer a better alternative to diabetes management and treatment through its patented DehydraTECH(TM) technology. “Lexaria has recently made strides with glucagon-like peptide-1 (‘GLP-1’) studies. It has reported positive interim results from an animal study on diabetes. This milestone best showcases the potential of its patented technology in not only addressing diabetes and obesity. Recently, the company announced the dosing completion of its human pilot study #2, GLP-1-H24-2, which sought to explore effective oral delivery of GLP-1 drugs. Some evaluated aspects included side effects, blood levels of…

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FridaySep 13, 2024 3:23 pm

CannabisNewsBreaks – Lexaria Bioscience Corp. (NASDAQ: LEXX) Eyeing Market Potential with Unique Delivery Platform, GLP-1 Program

Lexaria Bioscience Corp. (NASDAQ: LEXX) recently released its fiscal report for the third quarter of the 2024 financial year (“Q3, 2024”). “Of note was growth in cash and marketable securities from $1.5 million during the same period in the 2023 financial year to $8.5 million as of May 31, 2024. The company reduced certain R&D expenditures and experienced other savings,” reads a recent article. “Most importantly, however, were the program updates for initiatives it embarked on for 2024. A highlight of its projects has been its glucagon-like peptide-1 (‘GLP-1’) agonist research program. GLP-1, a class of drugs, has demonstrated an…

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ThursdaySep 05, 2024 11:16 am

CannabisNewsBreaks – Lexaria Bioscience Corp. (NASDAQ: LEXX) Appoints Medical Device and Pharmaceutical Industries Veteran as New CEO

Lexaria Bioscience (NASDAQ: LEXX, LEXXW), a global innovator in drug delivery platforms, today announced the appointment of Richard Christopher as the new CEO, effective August 31, 2024. Mr. Christopher is a recognized industry veteran with over three decades of experience in the medical device and pharmaceutical industries. He has domestic and international experience in leadership, operations, acquisitions/licensing, business development, strategic planning and capital markets. Mr. Christopher takes over from outgoing CEO, Chris Bunka, who has stepped aside from the role. Mr. Bunka remains as the Chairman of the Board of Directors and has been appointed Executive Strategic Advisor to the…

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TuesdaySep 03, 2024 12:25 pm

CannabisNewsBreaks – Lexaria Bioscience Corp. (NASDAQ: LEXX) Announces Material Transfer Agreement to Evaluate DehydraTECH(TM) Technology in Pre-Clinical Setting

Lexaria Bioscience (NASDAQ: LEXX, LEXXW), a global innovator in drug delivery platforms, has entered into a Materials Transfer Agreement with a pharmaceutical company. Under the terms of the agreement, the pharmaceutical company will evaluate Lexaria’s DehydraTECH(TM) technology in a pre-clinical setting. Lexaria will be responsible for formulating and supplying certain DehydraTECH compositions, with the pharmaceutical company evaluating the pharmacokinetics of these compositions in animal studies. According to the company, Lexaria has awarded the pharmaceutical company a temporary exclusive license option limited to specific DehydraTECH concepts and formulations under examination. The work is expected to be completed within roughly 6 months…

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ThursdayAug 29, 2024 12:09 pm

CannabisNewsBreaks – Lexaria Bioscience Corp. (NASDAQ: LEXX) Announces Additional Tolerability, PK Test Results

Lexaria Bioscience (NASDAQ: LEXX, LEXXW), a global innovator in drug-delivery platforms, is reporting that the tolerability and additional pharmacokinetic (“PK”) results from its human pilot study #2, GLP-1-H24-2, have been received. According to the results, absorption improvements appear to continue with DehydraTECH-processed Rybelsus(R) vs. Rybelsus tablets, even under “fed” conditions. The results also show that DehydraTECH-treated Rybelsus does absorb through a mouth-melt product format. “We were pleased to find that none of the nine people taking the DehydraTECH-processed Rybelsus swallowed as a capsule experienced any adverse events whatsoever,” the company stated in the press release. “However, of the nine human…

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TuesdayAug 27, 2024 2:06 pm

CannabisNewsBreaks – Lexaria Bioscience Corp. (NASDAQ: LEXX) Announces First Results from Second GLP-1 Human Pilot Study ‘Reinforcing DehydraTECH’s Beneficial Delivery Kinetics’

Lexaria Bioscience (NASDAQ: LEXX, LEXXW), a global innovator in drug delivery platforms, is announcing receipt of the first results from human pilot study #2, GLP-1-H24-2. According to the announcement, the company’s DehydraTECH(R)-processed Rybelsus(R) evidenced a trend toward higher overall absorption under fed conditions compared to Rybelsus(R) that was not processed with DehydraTECH. The DehydraTECH-processed Rybelsus(R) evidenced higher semaglutide levels in 17 of the 19 blood draws taken until the 24-hour completion of the study, averaging 18.8% higher semaglutide levels over the course of the study compared to Rybelsus(R) alone. However, the announcement noted that the differences were variable and not…

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WednesdayAug 21, 2024 12:39 pm

CannabisNewsBreaks – Lexaria Bioscience Corp. (NASDAQ: LEXX) Announces Positive Interim Animal Study Results Supporting Potential Utility of DehydraTECH-CBD in Diabetes Control

Lexaria Bioscience (NASDAQ: LEXX, LEXXW), a global innovator in drug delivery platforms, today announced receipt of blood glucose results from weeks 4 and 8 of its ongoing animal study WEIGHT-A24-1. The study is underway using diabetic, pre-conditioned Zucker rats. The results showed that DehydraTECH-liraglutide (Group H) and two DehydraTECH-CBD formulations (Groups A and B) were the top performers in the study at day 56, reducing blood sugar levels by 2.50%, 1.90% and 1.53% respectively. These results appear to support Lexaria’s belief that DehydraTECH-CBD may have utility, particularly if used together with a GLP-1 drug, in diabetic control. Additionally, select DehydraTECH-CBD…

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WednesdayAug 21, 2024 11:06 am

CannabisNewsBreaks – InMed Pharmaceuticals Inc. (NASDAQ: INM) Announces Three U.S. Patent Issuances

InMed Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ: INM), a leader in the manufacturing, development and commercialization of rare cannabinoids and proprietary small molecule drug candidates, today announced its receipt of three patents granted in the U.S., strengthening its patent portfolio. The issued patents include one for its formulation and method of use in the treatment of epidermolysis bullosa and related connective tissue disorders, one for biosynthesis manufacturing processes and one for an ocular drug delivery formulation. As of August 20, 2024, InMed has a total of 13 patent families covering new chemical entities, formulations, manufacturing processes and methods of use. “We are pleased to…

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