Developing Psychedelic Medicine Beyond What We Already Know!

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Nov. 05, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — BetterLife Pharma Inc. (“BetterLife” or the “Company”) (CSE: BETR / OTCQB: BETRF / FRA: NPAU), an emerging biotech company focused on the development and commercialization of cutting-edge treatments for mental disorders, will participate in a panel discussion at the Microdose Wonderland: Miami Conference, November 8-9, 2021.

This preeminent business gathering in the psychedelic medicine space is bringing together key thought leaders, market influencers, accomplished scientists and researchers, well-known celebrities, leading bankers, entrepreneurs and CEOs. This event will showcase the scientific advancement, clinical progression, and corporate growth of many organizations in the sector. It is expected to draw people from all over the world that are passionate about the global mental health issues that are ubiquitous.

BetterLife Pharma is delighted to participate in a distinguished panel with a group of experts that will be delving into a discussion centered around psychedelic medicine, what we already know and beyond. The moderator will guide the panel through this discourse by answering some key questions like:

• How far can we go with psychedelic medicine?
• Could it unlock the keys to a longer life?
• Are compounds hiding in plain sight?

Here are the details of the specific event:

To participate in this discussion, you can register here.

About BetterLife Pharma

BetterLife Pharma Inc. is an emerging biotechnology company primarily focused on developing and commercializing two compounds, TD-0148A and TD-010, to treat neuropsychiatric and neurological disorders.

TD-0148A, which is in preclinical and IND-enabling studies, is a non-hallucinogenic and non-controlled LSD derivative in development and it is unique in that it is unregulated and therefore can be self-administered. BetterLife’s synthesis patent for TD-0148A eliminates regulatory hurdles and its pending patent for composition and method-of-use covers treatment of depression, cluster headaches, post-traumatic stress disorder and other neuropsychiatric and neurological disorders. The global depression drugs market reached US$12.41 billion in 2019 and projected to reach nearly US$25 billion by 2030. According to the WHO, depression is one of the leading causes of disability, impacting approximately 265 million people in the world.

TD-010, which is in preclinical and IND-enabling studies, is based on honokiol, the active anxiolytic ingredient of magnolia bark. BetterLife’s pending method-of-use and formulations patent covers treatment of anxiety related disorders including benzodiazepine dependency and insomnia. The global benzodiazepines market is expected to grow to US$4.15 billion in 2017 (from US$3.48 billion in 2019) at a CAGR of 2.25%.

BetterLife also owns a drug candidate for the treatment of viral infections such as COVID-19 and is in the process of seeking strategic alternatives for further development.

For further information, please visit BetterLife Pharma.

Contact Information

BetterLife Pharma:

Ahmad Doroudian, Chief Executive Officer 
Email: Ahmad.Doroudian@blifepharma.com        
Phone: 1-604-221-0595

For more information, please contact: 

David Melles, Investor Relations Manager
Email: David.Melles@blifepharma.com        
Phone: 1-778-887-1928 

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