Achieve Life Sciences, Inc.

CV Sciences, Inc. functions as a life sciences organization primarily operating across North America. Its business activities are organized into two distinct divisions: Consumer Products and Specialty Pharmaceutical. The Consumer Products division focuses on the creation, manufacturing, and commercialization of plant-derived dietary supplements and cannabidiol (CBD) products sourced from hemp. These offerings are marketed under various brand identities including PlusCBD, ProCBD, HappyLane, CV Acute, CV Defense, and PlusCBD Pet. They serve a wide array of health and wellness sectors such as nutraceuticals, personal care, specialty food items, and pet products. The company distributes these goods through its own digital platforms, other online retailers, a network of chosen distributors, and traditional brick-and-mortar stores. In contrast, the Specialty Pharmaceutical division is dedicated to the research, advancement, and eventual market launch of cannabinoids for the treatment of specific medical conditions. A key project in this segment involves the drug candidate CVSI-007, an innovative combination of CBD and nicotine designed to combat smokeless tobacco use and dependence. Established in 2010, the company was initially known as CannaVest Corp. before officially adopting the name CV Sciences, Inc. in January 2016. Its main corporate offices are located in San Diego, California.

BetterLife Pharma Inc., a biotechnology firm headquartered in Vancouver, Canada, specializes in researching and bringing to market therapeutic compounds designed to address neurological disorders across the globe. The company's core focus involves refining and advancing drug candidates derived from interferon-based technologies, which are intended to leverage the immune system to combat viral infections. Its diverse product pipeline includes BETR-001, targeting conditions such as major depressive disorder, treatment-resistant depression, cluster headaches, and post-traumatic stress disorder. Another candidate, BETR-002, is being developed for benzodiazepine dependency, anxiety, and spasticity. Furthermore, BetterLife Pharma is working on MM-003 for COVID-19 and other respiratory viral infections, MM-001 as a localized intravaginal cream for HPV-induced cervical intraepithelial neoplasia, and AP-002 for cancer treatment. The company also maintains a research collaboration with the University of California San Diego, conducting preclinical behavioral pharmacology studies on TD-0148A, a lysergic acid diethylamide derivative solution. Incorporated in 2002, the company operated as Pivot Pharmaceuticals Inc. before officially changing its name to BetterLife Pharma Inc. in December 2019.

Verona PharmaPharmaceuticalsUnited Kingdom

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Verona Pharma plc focuses on innovative respiratory treatments and is headquartered in London, UK, alongside offices in the United States.

Clearmind Medicine Inc. is a pre-clinical biopharmaceutical company dedicated to pioneering the development of novel psychedelic-based treatments. Their primary goal is to address a variety of mental health and addiction challenges that currently lack adequate solutions. The company's research targets conditions such as alcohol use disorder (including problematic binge drinking), various eating disorders (like binge eating), depression, and other compulsive or "binge" behaviors. Founded in 2017, the company initially operated under the name Cyntar Ventures Inc. before officially rebranding as Clearmind Medicine Inc. in March 2021. Its operations are headquartered in Vancouver, Canada.

Aquestive Therapeutics, Inc. is a pharmaceutical company focused on discovering, developing, and commercializing products to address significant unmet medical needs across both the United States and international markets. The company's commercialized portfolio includes: Sympazan, an oral soluble film formulation of clobazam for individuals with Lennox-Gastaut syndrome. Suboxone, a sublingual film containing buprenorphine and naloxone, indicated for the treatment of opioid dependence. Zuplenz, an oral soluble film of ondansetron, used to manage nausea and vomiting associated with chemotherapy and post-operative recovery. Azstarys, a once-daily medication for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. Aquestive maintains a robust proprietary pipeline of drug candidates. These include: Libervant, a buccal soluble film formulation of diazepam currently in development for the treatment of seizures. Exservan, an oral soluble film of riluzole, aimed at treating amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). Within its complex molecule pipeline, the company is advancing: AQST-108, a sublingual film designed to deliver systemic epinephrine for conditions other than anaphylaxis. AQST-305, a sublingual film formulation of octreotide for managing acromegaly. AQST-109, an orally administered epinephrine product candidate intended for the emergency treatment of severe allergic reactions, including anaphylaxis. Furthermore, Aquestive Therapeutics played a role in the development of KYNMOBI, a sublingual film formulation of apomorphine, used to address episodic "off" periods in patients with Parkinson's disease. Established in 2004, Aquestive Therapeutics, Inc. is headquartered in Warren, New Jersey.

HLS Therapeutics Inc.HLS · PharmaceuticalsEtobicoke, Canada

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HLS Therapeutics Inc. operates as a specialized pharmaceutical firm, concentrating on the acquisition and commercialization of medicinal products, primarily within the niche central nervous system (CNS) and cardiovascular (CV) sectors. Its reach extends across Canada, the United States, and international markets. The company's core product lineup includes Clozaril, an atypical antipsychotic used in the treatment of schizophrenia; Vascepa, an icosapent ethyl capsule formulation; and PERSERIS, an injectable risperidone product for treating schizophrenia. Additionally, HLS offers MyCare psychiatry laboratory assays and MyCare Insite tests for point-of-care therapeutic drug-level monitoring. Furthermore, the company possesses U.S. marketing privileges for Absorica, a commercial-stage dermatology solution, and Canadian rights for Trinomia, a cardiovascular therapeutic. It also manages a portfolio of royalty interests from four distinct healthcare products. Founded in 2018, HLS Therapeutics Inc. is based in Etobicoke, Canada.