ORLEANS, Ontario, June 13, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Tetra Bio-Pharma Inc. (“Tetra” or the “Corporation”) (TSX VENTURE:TBP) (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.   

1. 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.
2. 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. 
   
3. 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.
   
4. 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. 
   
5. 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.    
   
6. 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.

More information at: www.tetrabiopharma.com

Source: Tetra Bio-Pharma

For further information, please contact Tetra Bio-Pharma Inc.
Robert (Bob) Béchard
Executive Vice President, Corporate Development & Licensing
(514) 817-2514

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