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Tuesday, April 05 2022 - 16:00
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MGC Pharmaceuticals Enters Partnership with Sciensus Rare for Distribution of Cannabinoids to Treat Refractory Epilepsy, Dementia and Alzheimer's in the EU and UK
LONDON, April 5, 2022 /PRNewswire-AsiaNet/ --

MGC Pharmaceuticals Ltd. ( https://mgcpharma.com.au/ ) (LSE: MXC, ASX: MXC, 
OTC:MGCLF), a European based bio-pharma company specializing in the production 
and development of phytomedicines, has signed an exclusive distribution 
agreement with Sciensus Rare ( http://www.sciensusrare.com/ ), a part of UK 
health care group, Sciensus, for the distribution of CannEpil(R) and 
CogniCann(R) in key European territories and the UK.

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The agreement is for the distribution in key European territories and the UK 
for CannEpil(R), used to treat Drug Resistant Epilepsy, and CogniCann(R), used 
to treat patients with Dementia and Alzheimer's disease.

Sciensus Rare is an international pharmaceutical company based in the 
Netherlands, specializing in the provision of rare disease medicines through 
decentralised clinical trials and medical early access programs, with over 
30-year of experience in providing health care services, and expanding medical 
access for products in Western Europe.

Under the terms of the distribution agreement, Sciensus Rare has been appointed 
the exclusive distributor of CannEpil(R) and CogniCann(R) in Denmark, France, 
Italy, Spain, Luxembourg, and the United Kingdom, some of the most advanced 
pharmaceutical markets in the world, for an initial 4-year term. After the 
initial 12 months of the agreement, Sciensus Rare will be subject to minimum 
purchase order requirements to maintain its exclusive distributor status. The 
Parties have agreed that MGC Pharma will continue to be responsible for seeking 
Market Authorization in these territories, while Sciensus Rare will be 
responsible for applications to Early Access Programmes and Named Patient 
Programmes.

Roby Zomer, Managing Director and CEO of MGC Pharma, commented:

"Sciensus Rare is an excellent pharmaceutical service company, with the 
experience and expertise necessary to increase clinical access for both 
CannEpil(R) and CogniCann(R) to those patients who are most in need.

This is another important step in widening patient access to our pharmaceutical 
products, and puts in place a long term plan to build the distribution networks 
required in Western Europe, one of the most important pharmaceutical markets in 
the world."

Gareth Williams, President of Sciensus Rare, commented:

"We are extremely pleased to be working in partnership with MGC Pharmaceuticals 
within the exciting global medical cannabis market and look forward to 
supporting clinicians with access to both CannEpil(R) and CogniCann(R)."

About CannEpil(R)

CannEpil(R) is a phytocannabinoid derived Investigational Medicinal Product 
designed to treat Drug Resistant Epilepsy with a high CBD, low THC formula, and 
was made available for distribution and prescription in Ireland in 2019 as part 
of the Ireland's Medical Cannabis Access Programme. A research report prepared 
by Alacrita, a life sciences consulting company, suggested potential market in 
the agreement territories of 150,000 adults and children suffering from 
refractory epilepsy(1). 

About CogniCann(R)

CogniCann(R) is a phytocannabinoid derived Investigational Medicinal Product 
designed to treat patients with Dementia and Alzheimer's disease, and is 
undergoing a Phase II clinical trial at the University of Notre Dame in Perth, 
Western Australia, which has been designed to evaluate the potential 
behavioural benefits of CogniCann(R) on patients suffering from these ailments.

About MGC Pharma

MGC Pharmaceuticals Ltd (LSE: MXC, ASX: MXC, OTC: MGCLF) is a European based 
bio-pharma company developing and supplying affordable standardized 
phytomedicines to patients globally.  The Company's founders were key figures 
in the global medical cannabis industry and the core business strategy is to 
develop and supply high quality phytocannabinoid derived medicines for the 
growing demand in the medical markets in Europe, North America and Australasia. 
MGC Pharma has a robust product offering targeting two widespread medical 
conditions -- Epilepsy and Dementia -- and has further products in the 
development pipeline. 

Employing its 'Nature to Medicine' strategy, MGC Pharma has partnered with 
renowned institutions and academia to optimize cultivation and the development 
of targeted phytocannabinoid derived medicines products prior to production in 
the Company's EU-GMP Certified manufacturing facility.  

Recent research highlights the positive impact of using specific 
phytocannabinoid formulations developed by MGC Pharma in the treatment of 
glioblastoma, the most aggressive and so far therapeutically resistant primary 
brain tumour.

MGC Pharma has a growing patient base in Australia, the UK, Brazil and Ireland 
and has a global distribution footprint via an extensive network of commercial 
partners meaning that it is poised to supply the global market. 

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About Sciensus Rare

Science International B.V. trading as Sciensus Rare, is the dedicated and 
enhanced rare disease medicines service business within the Sciensus group of 
companies, the largest speciality pharmacy provider in Europe, of complex 
medication management in a home environment.

Sciensus Rare is a speciality pharmacy focused on rare diseases, providing 
turnkey services for emerging and medium-sized biotech organizations, achieving 
market access for their products in Europe and beyond. Sciensus Rare offers 
five main services; decentralized clinical trials, medicines access, tailored 
supply chain management, patient and family support and outcome monitoring.

www.sciensusrare.com

For further information please contact:
MGC Pharmaceuticals Ltd            MGC Pharmaceuticals Ltd
Roby Zomer                         David Lim
CEO & Managing Director            Company Secretary
+61 8 6382 3390                    +61 8 6382 3390
info@mgcpharma.com.au              info@mgcpharma.com.au
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UK Broker – Turner Pope            UK PR Advisors – Tavistock
Andy Thacker / James Pope          Charles Vivian / Tim Pearson
+44 203 657 0050                   +44 207 920 3150
info@turnerpope.com                mgcpharma@tavistock.co.uk

(1) 
https://mgcpharma.com.au/wp-content/uploads/sites/11/2021/11/Alacrita-Research-Report-MXC-1.pdf 


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