Tetra Bio-Pharma’s Evidence-Based Business Model Confirmed
Momentum Public Relations
Press Release: June 29 2018
Tetra Bio-Pharma Inc.(TBP:V), a leader in cannabinoid-based drug discovery and development, today announced that the amendment of the Prescription Drug List (PDL) to include phyto-cannabinoids supports its evidence-based business model. Since early 2016 Tetra’s product development and commercialization strategy followed the exact same pathway as that used in the development of prescription drugs, namely rigorous, independently validated scientific evidence. As a biopharmaceutical company, Tetra’s orientation is to bring cannabis and cannabinoid-based products to market that meet the regulatory quality, safety and efficacy requirements for prescription medications.
Health Canada recently issued a Notice of Intent to Amend the PDL to add phytocannabinoids produced by, or found in, the cannabis plant and substances that are duplicates of such phytocannabinoids. In 2017, Tetra completed a major safety, pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic study in healthy human subjects that allowed Tetra to collect significant data to support its marketing applications. A similar clinical development program was launched with cannabis oils in preparation for the upcoming post-legalization market. The combination of safety, pharmacokinetic and efficacy data allows Tetra to bring products to market under the proposed new regulatory framework. Tetra Bio-Pharma is one of a few cannabinoid based companies that is committed to providing much needed clinical data for both its pharmaceutical and natural health products.
Over the coming months Tetra Bio-Pharma will deliver its findings in a series of presentations and scientific articles that will be published in 2018 to share the clinical data of both the inhalation and oral clinical development programs with the medical community, beginning with the July 4, 2018 International Cannabinoid Research Society Meeting in the Netherlands where Dr. Maria-Fernanda Arboleda, MD, will present the results of the above clinical trial. http://www.icrs.co/
Update on North Bud Farms Inc.
Tetra Bio-Pharma has agreed to provide an extension to North Bud Farms Inc. with regards to the receipt of North Bud’s preliminary and final prospectus. As one of the closing conditions to the sale these documents must now be submitted by July 31, 2018.
About Tetra Bio-Pharma
Tetra Bio-Pharma (TSX-V:TBP) (OTCQB:TBPMF) is a biopharmaceutical leader in cannabinoid-based drug discovery and development with a Health Canada approved, and FDA reviewed, clinical program aimed at bringing novel prescription drugs and treatments to patients and their healthcare providers. The Company has several subsidiaries engaged in the development of an advanced and growing pipeline of Bio Pharmaceuticals, Natural Health and Veterinary Products containing cannabis and other medicinal plant-based elements. With patients at the core of what we do, Tetra Bio-Pharma is focused on providing rigorous scientific validation and safety data required for inclusion into the existing bio pharma industry by regulators, physicians and insurance companies.
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Tetra Bio-Pharma Takes on Fentanyl in Head to Head Trial for the Treatment of Breakthrough Pain
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Press Release: June 18 2018
Tetra Bio-Pharma Inc., a leader in cannabinoid-based drug discovery and development (TSX VENTURE:TBP) (OTCQB:TBPMF), is pleased to announce that Santé Cannabis, the independently credentialed research organization they work with has finalized the clinical study protocol evaluation of PPP001, which will be the first time that cannabis is being compared to fentanyl in a clinical trial. The study protocol has received approval from the Independent Ethics Board (IRB Services) and was recently submitted for review to Health Canada. PPP001 will investigate cannabis as an alternative to fentanyl in the management of breakthrough pain. Santé Cannabis is a Quebec-based medical clinic specialized in clinical research and cannabis – based therapies.
Health Canada approved clinical trials completed by Tetra Bio-Pharma in 2017 and 2018 have led to a significantly improved understanding of the safety, pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics of PPP001 in the treatment of pain and suffering. The development of clinical research protocols to investigate the use of cannabis as an alternative to fentanyl followed Tetra’s meeting with the Therapeutic Products Directorate (TPD), Health Canada in early 2018. As a prescription drug, PPP001 will be eligible for insurance coverage.
The trial is designed to assess the time-to-relief in patients suffering from breakthrough pain. Based on its clinical data, Tetra believes that the pharmacodynamic properties of PPP001 may provide a novel alternative to fentanyl. In addition, the time-to-maximal plasma concentrations of THC suggests that PPP001 will provide rapid relief to the patient’s suffering.
“Patients suffering from breakthrough pain require fast relief. Overdosing from fentanyl may occur in patients that exceed the recommended dosage in the hope of obtaining a more rapid relief. The development of a THC-based alternative would help provide a safer option to these patients and help prevent overdosing on fentanyl,” said Dr. Antonio Vigano, an Attending Physician at the Supportive and Palliative Care Division, McGill University Health Centre, an Associate Professor in the department of oncology, McGill University and the Research Director of Santé Cannabis where he is a Principal Investigator in a Phase 3 clinical trial for pain associated with advanced cancer, in addition to a phase 2 trial for chronic pain. “PPP001 has the potential to become the long-awaited alternative to opioids for the management of breakthrough pain in cancer patients. Through this trial we are going to gather more evidence-based data on the safety, efficacy and ease of administration of inhaled cannabinoids as the complementary therapy of choice for cancer related pain.” said Dr. Vigano.
In Canada, the opioid crisis is serious and growing, and imposes devastating effects on families and communities. From January to September 2017, there were at least 2,923 apparent opioid-related deaths of which 92% were accidental. While males make up 76% of these fatalities, the highest percentage (28%) occurred among individuals between the ages of 30 and 39 years.i From January to September 2017, 72% of accidental apparent opioid-related deaths involved fentanyl or fentanyl analogues compared to 55% in 2016.
“Our rich cannabinoid-derived product pipeline has the potential to play a major role in opioid sparing, thus addressing a societal issue of critical proportion,“ said Guy Chamberland, Interim CEO and Chief of Scientific Affairs at Tetra Bio-Pharma. In addition, the R&D team is in discussions with Health Canada to take PPP001 into other therapeutic indications including fibromyalgia. In taking on new therapeutic indications for PPP001 we can, if successful, significantly increase the potential market as well shareholder value,” said Mr. Chamberland.
About Tetra Bio-Pharma
Tetra Bio-Pharma (TSX-V:TBP) (OTCQB:TBPMF) is a biopharmaceutical leader in cannabinoid-based drug discovery and development with a Health Canada approved, and FDA reviewed, clinical program aimed at bringing novel prescription drugs and treatments to patients and their healthcare providers. The Company has several subsidiaries engaged in the development of an advanced and growing pipeline of Bio Pharmaceuticals, Natural Health and Veterinary Products containing cannabis and other medicinal plant-based elements. With patients at the core of what we do, Tetra Bio-Pharma is focused on providing rigorous scientific validation and safety data required for inclusion into the existing bio pharma industry by regulators, physicians and insurance companies. For more information visit: www.tetrabiopharma.com
About Santé Cannabis
Established in Montreal, Quebec in 2014, Santé Cannabis is a Centre of Excellence in medical cannabis research, clinical practice and healthcare professional training. Since its inception, Santé Cannabis has provided medical assessment, education, monitoring and follow-up to 5000 patients referred by more than 2,000 Quebec physicians. Santé Cannabis operates within the guidelines for the authorization of medical cannabis as set out by the Collège des médecins du Québec. As an independently credentialed clinical trial research organization, and with unparalleled clinical experience supporting both patients and healthcare professionals, Santé Cannabis has established itself as a global leader in medical cannabis research. Santé Cannabis is currently conducting a Health Canada approved Phase 3 trial for PPP001 for advanced cancer patients suffering from uncontrolled pain and associated symptoms, as well as a Phase 2 trial for PPP005 investigating the use of oral capsules of cannabis oil for the treatment of chronic pain. For more information visit www.santecannabis.ca
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Some statements in this release may contain forward-looking information. All statements, other than of historical fact, that address activities, events or developments that the Company believes, expects or anticipates will or may occur in the future (including, without limitation, statements regarding potential acquisitions and financings) are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are generally identifiable by use of the words “may”, “will”, “should”, “continue”, “expect”, “anticipate”, “estimate”, “believe”, “intend”, “plan” or “project” or the negative of these words or other variations on these words or comparable terminology. Forward-looking statements are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties, many of which are beyond the Company’s ability to control or predict, that may cause the actual results of the Company to differ materially from those discussed in the forward-looking statements. Factors that could cause actual results or events to differ materially from current expectations include, among other things, without limitation, the inability of the Company to obtain sufficient financing to execute the Company’s business plan; competition; regulation and anticipated and unanticipated costs and delays, the success of the Company’s research and development strategies, the applicability of the discoveries made therein, the successful and timely completion and uncertainties related to the regulatory process, the timing of clinical trials, the timing and outcomes of regulatory or intellectual property decisions and other risks disclosed in the Company’s public disclosure record on file with the relevant securities regulatory authorities. Although the Company has attempted to identify important factors that could cause actual results or events to differ materially from those described in forward-looking statements, there may be other factors that cause results or events not to be as anticipated, estimated or intended. Readers should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements. While no definitive documentation has yet been signed by the parties and there is no certainty that such documentation will be signed The forward-looking statements included in this news release are made as of the date of this news release and the Company does not undertake an obligation to publicly update such forward-looking statements to reflect new information, subsequent events or otherwise unless required by applicable securities legislation.
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Deloitte Predicts $7 Billion Cannabis Market in 2019
Momentum Public Relations
Blog: June 14 2018
If you thought that all the bargains had already been found in Canada’s nascent marijuana industry, you may just want to think again. The marijuana market still appears to have plenty of legs.
According to a story posted by the CBC on June 5, 2018, accounting firm Deloitte is predicting that Canadians will spend almost $7 Billion on legal and illegal recreational marijuana and on medical cannabis. Deloitte also expects Canadians to increase their marijuana consumption by 35% once the California Rest Cure is legalized.
On June 7, 2018 the Canadian Senate voted on the marijuana bill with numerous amendments. The House of Commons now has the choice of either signing the bill as is or sending it back to the Senate. As slow as the pace is it does appear that marijuana legislation will be passed this year if not this summer.
When that finally happens market watchers expect marijuana stocks to be jolted higher. Marijuana industry valuations have been jumping since the New Year and as far back as January stock market watch dogs have expressed doubts as to the viability of the industry’s bull run.
On January 12, Toronto Star business columnist David Olive wrote that exceptional care needs to be taken in picking marijuana stocks. Among the conditions that have the potential to bring this bull market to its knees Olive included, sky-high stock valuations that have no relationship to earnings: too much competition and the potential of political interference to derail stock prices.
On January 12, Olive noted that there were 259 publicly traded pot stocks in Canada. Olive also noted that when US attorney general commented on his government’s willingness to prosecute marijuana users, Canadian marijuana stocks retreated.
Against this background it is obvious that the market still expects the marijuana industry to become as blue chip as any industry can become in this post-blue chip modern world.
In order to gain economies of scale and secure market share the marijuana industry has been consolidating for some time. In January Edmonton-based Aurora Cannabis bought CanniMed Therapeutics for roughly $1 Billion and in May Aurora bought MedReleaf Corp. for $2.9 Billion.
If you believe that Aurora will be one of the companies dominating its industry then you have the right idea. But it could be much bigger than that. The global recreational and medical marijuana market is in play and Canadian companies stand a good chance in taking the pole position because Canada is the first G7 country to legalize marijuana. Most of the big cannabis companies in Canada have more than one ace up their sleeve and they are investing in the international market.
Aurora, for example, has won the first medical marijuana tender issued by the Italian government. It also has distribution agreements in place with Shoppers Drug Mart and the Societe des Alcools du Quebec, the Quebec provincial liquor monopoly. Canopy Growth, has operations in seven countries on four continents. Aphria Inc. has operations in more than 10 countries on five continents.
If you think the market is now too high to buy in, you may want to think again. A story published in Forbes on March 1, 2018 predicts a robust and growing legal international marijuana poised for exponential growth. Investment bank Bryan, Garnier & Co have just predicted that the global marijuana market is poised to grow by a 1,000 percent to hit US$140 billion by 2027.
At this moment the bull market looks as if it will keep running. Consider this, marijuana companies are still going public. On May 2, 2018 The Green Organic Dutchman Holdings, (TSE: TGOD) listed at $3.61 and sold 31,510,000 shares. TGOD, a licensed producer, has two farms and intends to become the largest organic producer of marijuana in the world, and Canada’s lowest cost producer, specializing in breeding new strains and seeds to meet specific therapeutic targets.
On May 29 FSD Pharma (CSE: HUGE) went public on the Canadian Stock Exchange and broke the record for the largest volume traded in a single first day of trading. As the week went on following its listing on the CSE, things only got better. In the first five consecutive days of its listing FSD Pharma traded exactly 259,230,820 Class B subordinate voting shares, the largest number of shares ever traded by a CSE listed company following listing. With news like this it’s hard to believe that the marijuana market is over.
FSD Pharma, through its wholly owned subsidiary FV Pharma, a licensed producer, intends to build the largest hydroponic cannabis greenhouse in the world in what once was the Kraft production facility in Coburg, Ontario. Currently producing in a 20,000 SF phase one operation the company intends to increase that tenfold by the end of the year.
After that, there’s more room to expand in the 620,000 SF facility that sits on 70 acres of land. FSD Pharma is debt free because of the streaming agreement it made with what now is Auxly, Canada’s first marijuana streaming company, which will finance and advise on operations in return for 49.9% of production in perpetuity.
As the Canadian marijuana industry continues to mature there will be market corrections but on the whole marijuana stocks appear to have very energetic legs.
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Tetra Bio-Pharma Inc. Provides Corporate Update Ahead of Its Annual General Meeting
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Press Release: June 13 2018
Tetra Bio-Pharma Inc.=(TBP:V) (OTCQB:TBPMF), a global leader in cannabinoid-based drug development and discovery, is pleased to provide a Corporate Update on its programs and upcoming milestones in the development of its bio-pharmaceutical and natural health products that address large markets with significant unmet medical needs.
- In Q3 of this year, TBP will file a request to commence a Phase 1 clinical trial for PPP004 our topical product indicated for General Neuropathic Pain, conservatively estimated as a billion-dollar market. Neuropathic pain can be caused by injury or disease and can be associated with such common conditions as shingles, diabetic neuropathy, multiple sclerosis, spinal stenosis and sciatica among other conditions.
- In Q3, we anticipate filing a request to commence a Phase 1 clinical trial for PPP003 an ocular treatment for eye pain and inflammation and dry eye. The company has identified one lead compound that is a non-scheduled 1 cannabinoid which would significantly reduce time to market as is it not considered a controlled substance. TBP is also exploring conducting a study focused on Dry-Eye, in the USA.
- Tetra-Bio-Pharma anticipates launching its Rx Oil capsules for the treatment of chronic pain and cancer pain in Q3 of this year. The company is presently conducting a Phase IV study expected to be completed in Q3 and we expect the launch to occur in Q3.
- We expect to complete our Phase III trial for PPP001 in Q4/2018, Q1/2019 and will file for approval in Q1 of 2019. Tetra will seek additional indications for this product and we will announce our intentions soon.
- In Q3, we expect to launch our bioavailability study for PPP0002, and if we prove equivalence to the referenced product, Tetra anticipates filing for approval under the 505 (B) 2 route in the USA in Q4 2018. In addition, Tetra expects to commence a Phase II study in chronic pain with PPP002 in Q3 of this year.
- Legalization of recreational cannabis is expected to take place in Q3/Q4 of this year following which Tetra Bio-Pharma will launch no fewer than 7 cannabinoid based Natural Health products in the Canadian market. We will also look to license these products worldwide.
“Tetra Bio-Pharma has come a long way in the last 12 months and the momentum is building as we advance our products through various phases of clinical development, thereby answering the need for rigorous scientific evidence. We believe our independently credentialed clinical development work, in combination with the launch of our natural health products will be instrumental in building shareholder value,” stated Guy Chamberland Interim CEO and CSO for Tetra Bio-Pharma.
About Tetra Bio-Pharma:
Tetra Bio-Pharma (TSX-V:TBP) (OTCQB:TBPMF) is a biopharmaceutical leader in cannabinoid-based drug discovery and development with a clinical program aimed at bringing novel drugs and treatments to patients and their healthcare providers. The Company has several subsidiaries that are engaged in the development of Bio Pharmaceuticals and Natural Health Products containing Cannabis and other medicinal plant-based elements. Tetra Bio-Pharma is focused on combining the traditional methods of medicinal cannabis use with the supporting scientific validation and safety data required for inclusion into the existing bio pharma industry by regulators, physicians and insurance companies.
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Relevium Selects 93,000 Sq. Ft Organic Cultivation Facility in Quebec
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Press Release: June 4 2018
Relevium Technologies Inc. (TSX-V:RLV) (OTCQB:RLLVF) (Frankfurt:6BX) (the “Company” or “Relevium”), is pleased to announce that, through its wholly-owned subsidiary Biocannabix (“BCX”), it has selected a 93,000 square foot facility in Montreal, Quebec with the objective of cultivating premium organic cannabis.
With the assistance of PipeDreemz Inc., Relevium has conducted initial assessment on the facility, a 93,000 Sq. Ft industrial building located adjacent to the TransCanada Highway, Trudeau International Airport and about 20 minutes from downtown Montreal. The building has been selected as a desirable location with a low risk profile for the application submission to Health Canada for an ACMPR cultivation license. Biocannabix will be leveraging the vast experience of lead consultant George Routhier and his company PipeDreemz Inc., a company with a remarkable 100% rate of success with ACMPR licensing from Health Canada.
Company Strategy
The strategy for the Company is to cultivate high quality organic strains for use in exclusive, high-end consumer packaged goods primarily for health and wellness. The Company will not compete on large scale supply, but rather plans to focus on custom niche and organic products with established partnerships for processing and ongoing research in cannabis derivatives.
The Company intends to develop the project in stages and expects to retrofit the building with an initial phase of 10,000 Sq. Ft of cultivation. Upon the completion of the first stage, successful operations and licensing, the company will then proceed with phases 2 and 3. Construction of the project is subject to financing and customary approvals.
Aurelio Useche, CEO of Relevium stated: “The strategy of Biocannabix will not be catered around being the lowest cost producer, but rather on being a premium and custom producer focused on consumer packaged goods to be sold through Relevium’s current and new brands.” Mr. Useche stated further: “The value in the supply chain will be in developing trusted, unique, ultra-premium product for luxurious brands.”
About PipeDreemz
The founder and CEO of PipeDreemz, George Routhier has over 15 years of experience in Medical Marijuana research and 8 years of experience as a designated grower under MMAR. PipeDreemz is one of the most senior consultants in the Canadian cannabis landscape and has helped clients obtain over 16 Licensed Producers since inception. PipeDreemz offers a turnkey, start to finish service and has never had a Licensed Producer application fail at Health Canada.
About Relevium Technologies
Relevium is a TSXV-listed company focused on growth through the acquisition of businesses, products and/or technologies with a focus on e-commerce in the growing health and wellness sector. Relevium Technologies Inc. also holds patented intellectual property for the use of static magnetic fields for application on wearable devices.
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Marijuana Stocks Still Have Legs
Momentum Public Relations
Blog: June 1 2018
Marijuana Stocks Still Have Legs
Bryan, Garnier & Co: Global Marijuana Market to Hit US$140 Billion by 2027
Canadian Licensed Producers Expanding Abroad
The exact date when recreational marijuana will be legalized is still uncertain. The Trudeau government has repeatedly said that it will be legalized this summer. When that great day comes to pass it may be the only time in Canadian history that the government has created an economic stimulus package that actually works: the legal marijuana industry.
Not content with only being valued in the billions of dollars in Canada, our domestic marijuana industry is also hell-bent on international expansion.
On January 28, 2018 the CBC ran a story quoting Bloomberg that said there were 87 publicly listed marijuana companies on the TSXV and that collectively they were worth US$37 billion. In January Statistics Canada estimated that almost 5 million Canadians spent $5.7 billion dollars buying marijuana, with only 10% of that going to legal medical cannabis.
On May 28, 2018 Aurora Cannabis announced that it had signed a distribution agreement with German plant based pharmaceutical distributor Heinrich Klenk. Klenk distributes its products in more than 25,000 drug stores across Germany and Europe. Klenk is a trusted name and Aurora has launched a new brand that will be produced in Canada named Cannabis Klenk which the company will distribute. Medical cannabis is legal in Germany.
Aurora has been making international plans and putting them into action for some time. It owns Berlin-based Pedanios, the leading marijuana importer, exporter and distributor of medical marijuana in the European Union as well as 51% of Aurora Nordic which plans on constructing a one million square foot greenhouse in Denmark. To round out its diversified activities the company also owns two companies that specialize in building greenhouse lighting systems, BC Northern Lights and Urban Cultivator.
Aurora is not alone on the international stage, Canopy Growth, which has Snoop Dogg as a spokesman, has operations in seven countries on four continents. Aphria Inc. has operations in more than 10 countries on five continents. It recently created a joint venture, Canninvest Africa with the South African Verve Group of Companies that will see it gain an interest in Verve Dynamics, a licensed producer of medical cannabis extracts, which it believes will become one of if not the lowest cost producer in the extract field.
Driven by economies of scale and the desire to have all the pieces to the puzzle in one place the industry has been consolidating for some time. The most recent example is the merger of Aurora and MedReleaf, which has created the largest marijuana company in the world.
If you think the market is now too high to buy in, you may want to think again. A story published in Forbes on March 1, 2018 predicts a robust and growing legal international marijuana poised for exponential growth.
The story is based on a report by Arcview Market Research which predicts that by 2027 spending on legal recreational and medical marijuana will hit US$57 billion with a 67% market share for recreational marijuana and a 33% share for medical cannabis.
The lion’s share of the revenues will be generated in North America where the largest recreational market is expected to develop with sales going from US$9.2 billion in 2017 to US$47 billion in 2027.
All of which means that serious investors should start doing their due diligence on the marijuana industry now, if they haven’t already. That due diligence should also include bio-pharmas that are developing cannabis- based drugs for regulatory approval and for the over the counter market.
If you still think that marijuana stocks are overpriced you may wish to consider this, investment bank Bryan, Garnier & Co have just predicted that the global marijuana market is poised to grow by a 1,000 percent to hit US$140 billion by 2027.
One of the more interesting set of statistics put out by Statista is that in America, medical marijuana will take a larger slice of the pie than recreational marijuana. The company predicts that by 2025 cannabinoid-based pharmaceuticals will be valued at US$13.2 billion and the legal recreational market at US$10.9 billion.
Whether or not cannabinoid-based pharmaceuticals will surpass the legal recreational market is as yet unknown but predictions like the one above are a sure indication that bio-pharmas launching successful drugs will be lucrative.
A rising tide raises all ships. When Canadian recreational marijuana legalization takes place marijuana stocks are expected to jump and by association so will those pharmaceutical companies developing successful cannabinoid-based drugs.
Tetra Bio-Pharma, (TSXV: TBP) is one such company with a pipeline of cancer chronic pain, and other products under development. Its lead product, PPP 001, trademarked as RX Princeps has started Phase 3 clinical trials and stands to be the first cannabinoid therapy that will have its efficacy and safety proved.
Once that happens, PPP 001 will very likely become the first drug to be given Health Canada and American FDA approval. This achievement will be marked by a Drug Identification Number, DIN, which means that it can legally be prescribed by doctors and eligible for insurance plan coverage. TBP already has distribution agreements in place in Israel and in Europe.
The above does not and should not be taken as investment advice. Investors have the responsibility of performing their own due diligence. In the interests of transparency, Momentum PR represents Tetra Bio-Pharma.
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Tetra Bio-Pharma Inc. Announces Listing of Warrants
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Press Release: May 30 2018
Tetra Bio-Pharma Inc. (“Tetra” or the “Corporation“) (TSXV: TBP) (OTCQB: TBPMF), a global leader in cannabinoid-based drug development and discovery, is pleased to announce that a total of 11,500,000 common share purchase warrants (the “Warrants“) of the Corporation will be listed and posted for trading under the symbol TBP.WT on the TSX Venture Exchange effective on or about June 1, 2018.
The Warrants were issued in connection with the Company’s bought deal prospectus offering of Units (the “Units“) that closed on March 5, 2018. Each Unit consisted of one common share (a “Common Share“) and one Warrant. Each Warrant entitles the holder thereof to purchase one Common Share at an exercise price equal to $1.30 at any time before March 5, 2021.
The Warrants are governed by the terms of a Warrant Indenture dated March 5, 2018 between the Company and Computershare Trust Company of Canada as warrant agent, a copy of which is available under the Company’s profile at www.sedar.com. For further details regarding the Warrants, please refer to the Warrant Indenture.
About Tetra Bio-Pharma:
Tetra Bio-Pharma (TSX-V: TBP) (OTCQB: TBPMF) is a biopharmaceutical leader in cannabinoid-based drug discovery and development with a clinical program aimed at bringing novel drugs and treatments to patients and their healthcare providers. The Company has several subsidiaries that are engaged in the development of Bio Pharmaceuticals and Natural Health Products containing Cannabis and other medicinal plant based elements.Tetra Bio-Pharma is focused on combining the traditional methods of medicinal cannabis use with the supporting scientific validation and safety data required for inclusion into the existing bio pharma industry by regulators, physicians and insurance companies.
More information at: www.tetrabiopharma.com
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Some statements in this release may contain forward-looking information. All statements, other than of historical fact, that address activities, events or developments that the Corporation believes, expects or anticipates will or may occur in the future (including, without limitation, statements regarding potential acquisitions and financings) are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are generally identifiable by use of the words “may”, “will”, “should”, “continue”, “expect”, “anticipate”, “estimate”, “believe”, “intend”, “plan” or “project” or the negative of these words or other variations on these words or comparable terminology. Forward-looking statements are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties, many of which are beyond the Corporation’s ability to control or predict, that may cause the actual results of the Corporation to differ materially from those discussed in the forward-looking statements. Factors that could cause actual results or events to differ materially from current expectations include, among other things, without limitation, the failure to obtain sufficient financing to execute the Corporation’s business plan; the success of the Rx PrincepsTM product offering and inhalation device; guidance on expected sales volumes associated with the Rx PrincepsTM product offering and inhalation device; competition; regulation and anticipated and unanticipated costs and delays, and other risks disclosed in the Corporation‘s public disclosure record on file with the relevant securities regulatory authorities. Although the Corporation has attempted to identify important factors that could cause actual results or events to differ materially from those described in forward-looking statements, there may be other factors that cause results or events not to be as anticipated, estimated or intended. Readers should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements. The forward-looking statements included in this news release are made as of the date of this news release and the Corporation does not undertake an obligation to publicly update such forward-looking statements to reflect new information, subsequent events or otherwise unless required by applicable securities legislation.
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Dr. Guy Chamberland returns to “Stock Day” Podcast with Everett Jolly to discuss Tetra-Biopharma
Momentum Public Relations
Press Release: May 9 2018
Dr. Guy Chamberland, Co-Founder, Chief Scientific Officer and Interim-CEO of Tetra-Biopharma Inc. (OTCQB:TBPMF) (TSX-V:TBP) (“the Company”) joined Everett Jolly on Uptick Newswire’s “Stock Day” podcast to provide an update to investors and listeners on some recent company news.
In the interview, Dr. Chamberland described Tetra-Biopharma as a unique and small biopharma that is developing prescription cannabis products through the FDA and Health Canada’s regular drug channels. Currently, one of their products is in phase III clinical trials and is on track to be submitted to regulatory authorities. Chamberland mentions that their hope is to get these products in the hands of consumers as soon as possible. The FDA recently granted the company’s product orphan drug status, which is an FDA designation that allocates special status to drugs and/or biologics being designed for the diagnosis, prevention, or treatment of rare medical conditions. Tetra-Biopharma is proud of this achievement, as orphan drug status can add more scientific credibility to their development process and this designation will help them roll out their products sooner. “This draws attention to our clear focus of bringing drugs to unmet medical conditions, including chronic pain,” says Dr. Chamberland. Updates on their lead compounds are set to be released within the next quarter.
While the company has been successful on the drug development side of the business, they have also signed two commercial deals for the Israeli and Portuguese markets. These partnerships will enable Tetra Bio-Pharma to collect upfront payments, milestone payments, and generate a share of the profits in the sales of PPP001. Tetra is active in discussions with companies from around the world interested in commercializing their various products. Once clinical trials conclude, and both the FDA and Health Canada clear the product for distribution, the company hopes to shift focus onto other global markets, including the European and Latin American Markets. Canada is still in the process of legalizing cannabis, and once that happens there will be a better platform for the company to promote the success of their evidence-based products.
Dr. Chamberland is confident in the direction the company is headed with regards to the success of their clinical development, financial position, and continued support of their investors. They are hoping to release some news in a few weeks detailing the benefits their products will bring to cancer and chronic pain patients.
To hear more about Tetra-Biopharma’s product line, their efforts to combat the opioid crisis, and more updates on their international expansion, listen to the full interview at the link below.
About Tetra Bio-Pharma
For more information, visit http://tetrabiopharma.com/
Tetra Bio-Pharma (TSX-V:TBP) (OTCQB:TBPMF) is a biopharmaceutical leader in cannabinoid-based drug discovery and development with a clinical program aimed at bringing novel drugs and treatments to patients and their healthcare providers. The Company has several subsidiaries that are engaged in the development of Bio Pharmaceuticals and Natural Health Products containing Cannabis and other medicinal plant based elements.
Tetra Bio-Pharma is focused on combining the traditional methods of medicinal cannabis use with the supporting scientific validation and safety data required for inclusion into the existing bio-pharma industry by regulators, physicians and insurance companies.
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Dr. Guy Chamberland
Co-Founder, CEO, CSO
Tetra Bio-Pharma Inc.
1 (833) 977-7575
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Tetra Bio-Pharma Takes First Steps into European Medical Cannabis Market
Momentum Public Relations
Press Release: March 6 2018
Tetra Bio-Pharma Inc. (“Tetra” or the “Corporation”) (TSX VENTURE:TBP)(OTCQB:TBPMF) announced today that its partner PS Innovations will be seeking CE Marking for its Rx Princeps™ Inhalation Device, thereby opening the door to Tetra’s commercialization efforts in Europe.
Tetra’s development and manufacturing partner, PS Innovations, will be seeking CE Marking for Tetra’s Rx Princeps™ Inhalation Device, which is used in conjunction with a dried loose cannabis, such as Rx Princeps™, to provide relief for advanced cancer pain and non-cancer pain patients.
Rx Princeps™ is a unique blend of 3 strains of medical cannabis. Its production has been standardized in order to ensure a lot-to-lot consistent composition in its active ingredients (THC and CBD). Rx Princeps™ is composed of the same medical cannabis blend used to produce PPP001, the lead product in Tetra’s pipeline of five cannabinoid-based prescription drugs seeking Health Canada and FDA approval in Canada and the United States.
“CE marking” is the process that guarantees a product’s conformity to the European regulations and is required to allow Tetra to commercialize and trade on the European and European Economic Area markets. Under the European regulation, Rx Princeps™ Inhalation Device will be considered as a Class 1 Medical Device.
“This is significant for Tetra since there are a number of European countries, with Germany at the forefront, where medical cannabis has been legalized,” said Bernard Fortier, Tetra’s CEO.
The annual potential estimate for the medical cannabis European market value is EUR35.7b, according to the European cannabis report from a Prohibition Partners November 2017 report. In the US, the consumption devices market grew 116.5% in 2016 (year over year growth, New Frontier data report 2016).
“We know that more than half the people who consume cannabis choose to smoke it,” said Mr. Fortier. “This first step into Europe with a strong partner like PS Innovations solidifies our strategic focus on global expansion and potentially offers the European medical community and their patients the most innovative therapeutic options.”
PS Innovations will ensure that the Rx Princeps™ Inhalation Device meets all the relevant Essential Requirements of the European Medical Device Directive and then register the product with the Competent Authority and affix the CE marking.
About PS Innovations:
PS Innovations was created in 2017 to bring new devices for the use of Cannabis products, and the creation of machinery dedicated to the manufacture of Cannabis based dosage forms. Current devices on the market today are designed for the use of tobacco, and not cannabis derived products. Cannabis is unique in many ways, and does not always behave in the manner that tobacco products do. PS Innovations has been able to bring to the market a Class I medical device, namely an inhalation device (pipe) specific to the ACMPR [Access to Cannabis for Medical Purposes Regulations] use of dry loose cannabis.
About Tetra Bio-Pharma:
Tetra Bio-Pharma (TSX VENTURE:TBP)(OTCQB:TBPMF) is a biopharmaceutical leader in cannabinoid-based drug discovery and clinical development. Tetra is focusing on three core business pillars: clinical research, pharmaceutical promotion and retail commercialization of cannabinoid-based products.
More information at: www.tetrabiopharma.com
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Some statements in this release may contain forward-looking information. All statements, other than of historical fact, that address activities, events or developments that the Corporation believes, expects or anticipates will or may occur in the future (including, without limitation, statements regarding potential acquisitions and financings) are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are generally identifiable by use of the words “may”, “will”, “should”, “continue”, “expect”, “anticipate”, “estimate”, “believe”, “intend”, “plan” or “project” or the negative of these words or other variations on these words or comparable terminology. Forward-looking statements are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties, many of which are beyond the Corporation’s ability to control or predict, that may cause the actual results of the Corporation to differ materially from those discussed in the forward-looking statements. Factors that could cause actual results or events to differ materially from current expectations include, among other things, without limitation, failure to obtain sufficient financing to execute the Corporation’s business plan; competition; regulation and anticipated and unanticipated costs and delays, the success of the Corporation’s research strategies, the applicability of the discoveries made therein, the successful and timely completion and uncertainties related to the regulatory process, the timing of clinical trials, the timing and outcomes of regulatory or intellectual property decisions and other risks disclosed in the Corporation’s public disclosure record on file with the relevant securities regulatory authorities. Although the Corporation has attempted to identify important factors that could cause actual results or events to differ materially from those described in forward-looking statements, there may be other factors that cause results or events not to be as anticipated, estimated or intended. Readers should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements. While no definitive documentation has yet been signed by the parties and there is no certainty that such documentation will be signed The forward-looking statements included in this news release are made as of the date of this news release and the Corporation does not undertake an obligation to publicly update such forward-looking statements to reflect new information, subsequent events or otherwise unless required by applicable securities legislation.
Tetra Bio-Pharma Inc.
Dr. Anne-Sophie Courtois, DVM
Vice President, Marketing & Communications
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Tetra Bio-Pharma Announces Closing of Bought Deal Financing
Momentum Public Relations
Press Release: February 5 2018
Tetra Bio-Pharma Inc. (“Tetra” or the “Corporation”) (TSX-V:TBP) (OTCQB:TBPMF), is pleased to announce it has closed its short form prospectus offering, on a bought deal basis, including the exercise in full of the underwriter’s over-allotment option. A total of 11,500,000 units (the “Units”) of the Corporation were sold at a price of $1.00 per Unit, for aggregate gross proceeds of $11,500,00 (the “Offering”).
Each Unit consisted of one common share of the Corporation and one common share purchase warrant. Each Warrant will entitle the holder thereof to purchase one common share of the Corporation at a price of $1.30 until March 5, 2021. The Offering was underwritten by Echelon Wealth Partners Inc.
The Corporation intends to use the net proceeds from the Offering to continue the development of its clinical program aimed at bringing novel drugs and treatments to patients and their healthcare providers, to repay indebtedness of the Corporation, and for working capital and general corporate purposes.
“We are extremely pleased to have worked with Echelon Wealth Partners in this financing . As we are about to initiate our Health Canada approved phase 3 registration trial for our lead drug candidate, PPP001, for late stage cancer patients, the proceeds from this Offering will enable Tetra to continue, and potentially accelerate some of the key development projects in our pipeline. This is another milestone in working towards becoming the first biopharmaceutical company in the world to get a smokable dried cannabis product approved as a prescription drug by Health Canada, the FDA and other regulatory agencies around the world,” stated Bernard Fortier, CEO of Tetra.
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About Tetra Bio-Pharma:
Tetra Bio-Pharma (TSX-V:TBP) (OTCQB:TBPMF) is a biopharmaceutical leader in cannabinoid-based drug discovery and clinical development. Tetra is focusing on three core business pillars: clinical research, pharmaceutical promotion and retail commercialization of cannabinoid-based products.
More information at: www.tetrabiopharma.com
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Bernard Lessard, MBA, CPA, CMA
Chief Financial Officer
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