Jupiter Wellness' Merger Partner Next Frontier Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Enters Psychedelic Drug Development and API Market
Next Frontier Pharmaceuticals' subsidiary Benuvia has partnered with Global Wellness Strategies and Shanti Therapeutics to enter the psychedelic drug development market. Benuvia, based in Texas, has a facility permitted by the U.S. DEA and registered with the FDA, specializing in synthetic cannabinoids and psychedelic APIs. The agreement focuses on MDMA, with Benuvia providing life cycle management services, toxicology, and clinical trial assistance. This move is expected to enhance the company’s position in the mental health treatment sector.
- Entry into the growing psychedelic drug market with MDMA focus.
- Partnership with Shanti Therapeutics enhances innovation in mental health therapies.
- Benuvia's FDA-registered facility capable of producing Schedule I to III controlled substances.
- Integration challenges may arise from the partnership.
- Regulatory approval risks could delay product development.
Next Frontier Pharmaceuticals' Subsidiary Benuvia Signs Agreement with Global Wellness' Shanti Therapeutics
- Benuvia has begun focusing on Psilocybin, DMT, and MDMA.
- Benuvia's 83,000 square foot synthetic compound manufacturing facility is permitted by the U.S. DEA for Schedule I to III controlled substances, and is FDA registered.
JUPITER, FL and ROUND ROCK, TX / ACCESSWIRE / January 20, 2022 / Jupiter Wellness, Inc. (NASDAQ:JUPW),today announces that its merger partner, Next Frontier Pharmaceuticals, Inc., through its wholly owned subsidiary, Benuvia Manufacturing, Inc., has entered into the global psychedelic drug development and Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient (API) market by signing an agreement with Global Wellness Strategies Inc.(CSE:GWS) and Shanti Therapeutics Pty Ltd for management of their novel psychedelic development program using MDMA.
Benuvia, based in Round Rock, Texas, is a leading drug developer and provider of cannabinoid and psychedelic APIs. Benuvia has a growing portfolio of drug products and intellectual property, and an 83,000 square foot synthetic compound manufacturing facility that is permitted by the U.S. DEA for Schedule I to III controlled substances, and is FDA registered. Benuvia also has a platform of drug master files and drug development libraries, manufacturing process technologies, and intellectual property, including patents, for the development and manufacture of organic and synthetic cannabinoids, and has a pending application for quota with the U.S. DEA to manufacture psychedelic APIs. With this launch, Benuvia has begun focusing on three primary psychedelic ingredients: Psilocybin, N,N-Dimethyl-5-Methoxy-Tryptamine, or DMT, and 3,4-Methylenedioxymethamphetamine, or MDMA.
"We are excited to announce our entry into the global psychedelic market and our partnership program with emerging providers of psychedelic-based drugs focused on mental illness and chronic pain indications," said Shannon Soqui, Executive Chairman of Next Frontier Pharmaceuticals. "As pharmaceutical companies become more aware of the positive effects of cannabinoids and psychedelic compounds for therapeutic use, the demand for APIs is expected to grow. Our diversified portfolio of APIs and entry into the development of novel psychedelic compounds aims to increase Next Frontier Pharmaceuticals' and Benuvia's position as a leading drug developer and provider of APIs focused on cannabinoids and psychedelics."
As part of its launch into the market, Benuvia has signed an agreement to provide life cycle management services to Shanti Therapeutics for their psychedelic development program which uses MDMA. Benuvia will develop and file intellectual property on formulations of MDMA, and will provide full toxicology, and chemistry, manufacturing and controls, or CMC, and full data analysis. In addition, Benuvia, through its partners, will manage all research and development, manufacturing, analytical methods, intellectual property capture, placebo manufacture, randomization, and assistance with clinical trials. This will enable Benuvia to create custom technologies that allow rapid and cost-effective scale up of commercial operations for production in anticipation of research success.
"We are excited to partner with Shanti Therapeutics as we have a shared vision to develop and commercialize innovative medicines that provide an alternative treatment option for health care providers and their patients," said Brandon Kidd, Chief Business Development Officer of Next Frontier Pharmaceuticals. "As pharmaceutical companies look to optimize the life cycle management of their cannabinoid and psychedelic drug products, Benuvia is an ideal partner to facilitate all facets of the process from drug development and formulation to manufacturing."
"Shanti chose Benuvia as its development partner due to its proven track record and best in class status as a developer and manufacturer of synthetic APIs. We are creating a pipeline of novel agonists as a new class of therapeutics designed to treat the root causes of mental illness disorders and chronic pain." said Meris Kott, CEO, Global Wellness Strategies Inc. "By partnering with Benuvia, Shanti will continue with its strategy of collaborating with the emerging leaders in the field to realize our mission to provide innovative new medicines to patients."
About Jupiter Wellness
Jupiter Wellness, Inc. (NASDAQ:JUPW) is a leading developer of pharmaceutical cannabinoids focused on skincare therapeutics and treatments. The Company's product pipeline incorporates cannabidiol (CBD) to address indications including psoriasis, eczema, burns, herpes cold sores, and skin cancer. Jupiter generates revenue from a growing line of proprietary over-the-counter skincare products and other wellness brands. For additional information, please visit www.jupiterwellness.com.
About Next Frontier Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Next Frontier Pharmaceuticals, Inc., through its wholly owned subsidiary, Benuvia Manufacturing, Inc., is a leading drug developer and provider of cannabinoid and psychedelic APIs. Benuvia owns the FDA approved cannabinoid drug SYNDROS® (dronabinol oral solution CII), and the largest captive synthetic cannabinoid manufacturing facility in the U.S. SYNDROS® is FDA approved as a prescription drug for the treatment of chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting in cancer patients and loss of appetite in AIDS patients who have lost weight. Next Frontier Pharmaceuticals is also pursuing a 505(b)(2) approval pathway with the FDA for six Investigational New Drugs (INDs). The Company's 83,000 square foot manufacturing facility in Texas is permitted by the U.S. DEA to manufacture and export Schedule I to III controlled substances and is FDA registered. The facility has received millions in manufacturing infrastructure investments and currently operates for Benuvia's internal capacity needs and as a contract manufacturer of APIs. Next Frontier Pharmaceuticals also has a robust portfolio of patents and patents pending on organic and synthetic cannabinoids and provides life cycle management services for drug development companies focused on cannabinoids and psychedelics.
About Shanti Therapeutics Pty Ltd
Shanti Therapeutics Pty Ltd, a subsidiary of Global Wellness Strategies Inc. (CSE:GWS)(OTCQB:GWSFF)(Frankfurt:O3X4), is a clinical stage drug development company focused on identifying novel uses for MDMA in the treatment of acute and chronic pain management. Its core strategy involves identifying innovative uses for entheogen drugs and pushing them into in-human clinical trials. Its lead asset is scheduled to commence Phase 2 clinical trials in late 2022.
Jupiter Wellness Investor Contact:
Phone: 561-244-7100
Email: info@JupiterWellness.com
Next Frontier Pharmaceuticals Investor Contact:
Erik Fordyce, Head of Investor Relations
Email: efordyce@benuvia.com
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