Tetra Bio-Pharma Initiates Enrolment of Patients in Phase 3 PPP001 Smokable Cannabis Pellet Study - Seite 2

"We are performing the first large study of the safety and efficacy of a dried cannabis smoked drug in advanced cancer patients," added Guy Chamberland. "Over the next month Tetra will expand the trial by working with other clinics across Canada. Most importantly, we believe this multisite study has the potential to change the current vision of the use of smoked cannabis as an effective palliative care therapy of patients with advanced cancer."

About PPP001:

PPP001 aims to be the first smokable marihuana for advanced cancer pain under prescription. It is a dried cannabis pellet designed to be smoked in an inhalation device specifically developed for this product. PPP001 is a unique blend of 3 strains of standardized dried cannabis, creating a drug substance with 9.5% THC and 2.5% CBD.

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

Source: Tetra Bio-Pharma

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