Avicanna Subsidiary Santa Marta Golden Hemp S.A.S. Completes First Commercial Export of Aureus™ Branded THC and CBD Extracts to Portugal
May 24 2022 - 7:30AM
Avicanna Inc. ("
Avicanna" or the
"
Company") (TSX: AVCN) (OTCQX: AVCNF) (FSE: 0NN) a
biopharmaceutical company focused on the development, manufacturing
and commercialization of plant-derived cannabinoid-based products
is pleased to announce that, through its majority owned Colombian
subsidiary, Santa Marta Golden Hemp S.A.S.
(“
SMGH”), SMGH has completed its first commercial
export of high concentration THC and high concentration CBD full
spectrum psychoactive cannabis extracts to Portugal.
Lucas Nosiglia, President of Avicanna LATAM,
commented: “We are happy to see the international opportunities for
our Aureus-branded products continue to grow globally and more
specifically in the European Union where we are well positioned. We
believe that our comprehensive portfolio combined with our
dedication to quality standards and organic and sustainable
practices positions us well as a supplier for our global
partnerships.”
About Aureus™
Avicanna’s supply chain business unit is based
in Santa Marta, Colombia and provides a consistent source of
cannabinoid raw materials for the global marketplace. These include
active pharmaceutical ingredients and feminized seeds, for
Avicanna’s cosmetic, medical, and pharmaceutical products, in
addition to supplying the company’s partners around the world.
Aureus-branded products are cultivated,
extracted, and manufactured by Avicanna’s subsidiaries in Colombia
where they leverage optimal environmental conditions to produce
cannabinoid active pharmaceutical ingredients economically and
sustainably and include a range of extracts of CBD, THC and rare
cannabinoids such as CBG.
About Avicanna Inc.
Avicanna is a commercial-stage international
biopharmaceutical company focused on the advancement and
commercialization of evidence-based cannabinoid-based products for
the global medical and pharmaceutical market segments. Avicanna has
an established scientific platform including R&D and clinical
development that has led to the commercialization of more than
thirty products across various market segments:
Medical Cannabis & Wellness
Products: Marketed under the RHO Phyto™ brand these
medical and wellness products are a line of pharmaceutical-grade
cannabinoid products containing varying ratios of cannabidiol
(“CBD”) and tetrahydrocannabinol (“THC”). The product portfolio
contains a full formulary of products including oral, sublingual,
topical, and transdermal deliveries that have controlled dosing,
enhanced absorption and stability studies supported by pre-clinical
data. The formulary is marketed with consumer, patient and
medical-community education and training.
Pharmaceutical
Pipeline: Leveraging Avicanna’s scientific platform,
vertical integration, and real-world evidence, Avicanna has created
a pipeline of patent-pending drug candidates that are
indication-specific and in various stages of clinical development
and commercialization. These cannabinoid-based drug candidates look
to address unmet medical needs in the areas of dermatology, chronic
pain, and various neurological disorders. Avicanna’s first
pharmaceutical preparation (Trunerox™) is in the drug registration
stage in South America.
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