Long Beach, CA, Feb. 14, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- via NEWMEDIAWIRE -- Nemus Bioscience, Inc. (OTCQB: NMUS), a biopharmaceutical company focused on bioengineered cannabinoid-based therapeutics to address global medical indications, announced today that it has signed an agreement with Pharmaceuticals International Inc. (Pii), a contract development manufacturing organization (CDMO) to develop a sterile eyedrop dosage formulation of NB1111 for human dosing. NB1111 is Nemus’ proprietary prodrug of tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) that is currently undergoing development for the treatment of glaucoma.
“Pii is an experienced formulator of ocular-based therapies and we look forward to working with them, and our discovery and research colleagues at the University of Mississippi, to advance a clinical-grade formulation of NB1111 into the clinic,” noted Brian Murphy, MD, CEO and Chief Medical Officer of Nemus. “The Company plans to conduct a first-in-human, single-ascending dose clinical trial in Australia among patients with mild to moderate glaucoma.”
“We look forward to partnering with Nemus to develop an ophthalmic formulation of NB1111 as an improved treatment option for patients with glaucoma. Pii’s extensive product development expertise will be an invaluable contributor to ensuring on-time delivery of the NB1111 formulation for evaluation in the planned clinical trial,” added Dr. Kurt Nielsen, Pii’s President and CEO.
About Pharmaceutics International, Inc.
Pii is a privately held CDMO providing dosage form development and cGMP manufacturing services to the global pharmaceutical industry. Headquartered in Hunt Valley, Maryland, USA, Pii's services include pre-formulation development, and clinical and commercial cGMP manufacturing of parenterals, liquid solutions and oral solids, including soft gels, tablets and capsules. In addition, the Company offers containment suites to handle potent drugs and Schedules I-V controlled substances.
For more information, please visit www.pharm-int.com.
About Nemus Bioscience, Inc.
The Company is a biopharmaceutical company, headquartered in Long Beach, California, focused on the discovery, development, and commercialization of bioengineered cannabinoid-based therapeutics for significant unmet medical needs in global markets. With proprietary technology licensed from the University of Mississippi, Nemus is developing novel ways to deliver cannabinoid-based drugs for specific indications with the aim of optimizing the clinical effects of such drugs while limiting potential adverse events. Nemus' strategy is to explore the use of proprietary biosynthetic compounds, alone or in combination with corporate partners.
Nemus is part of the Emerald Health group, which represents a broad array of companies focused on developing pharmaceutical, botanical, and nutraceutical products developed to provide wellness and medical benefits by interacting with the human body’s endocannabinoid system.
For more information, visit www.nemusbioscience.com.
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