MGC Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
ArtemiC™ receives FDA Approval in
19 December 2023
ASX, LSE: MXC
MGC Pharmaceuticals Ltd (MGC Pharma, MGC or the Company), a European based pharmaceutical company specialising in the production and development of innovative medicines for unmet medical needs, is pleased to announce that it has been granted approval for its proprietary product ArtemiC™ by the Food and Drug Authority in the
Following the success of Phase II clinical trials[1] and European studies on its effectiveness in assisting with the recovery of patients from Covid and long-term Covid, ArtemiC™ has now been approved by the Saudi FDA as an over-the-counter (OTC) dietary supplement.
In addition, MGC Pharma appointed specialist consultancy Capital Blossom Ltd in 2022 as its agent to the
Capital Blossom, through its joint venture collaboration with its Saudi partner have worked on obtaining the approval of the Saudi FDA.
Roby Zomer, CEO and Managing Director of MGC, commented: "We are delighted to receive Saudi FDA approval for ArtemiC™ which validates our product and follows the progress we had in USA earlier this year. We are hopeful this will materialise into commercial orders for MGC as we work closely with Capital Blossom Ltd who are specialists in this territory.
About ArtemiC™
ArtemiC™ is a clinically tested product. Developed by MGC Pharma, it incorporates GraftBio® SNEDD technology, which increases the bioavailability of ArtemiC™'s active ingredients.
In a Phase II double-blind, placebo-controlled Clinical Trial on 50 patients with COVID-19, ArtemiC™ demonstrated the following advantages:
· A full safety and efficacy profile with no drug-adverse events.
· The ability to prevent deterioration of COVID-19 patients and achieve faster clinical improvement.
· The ability to reduce symptoms and pain associated with COVID-19.
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Authorised for release by the board of directors, for further information please contact:
MGC Pharmaceuticals Ltd Roby Zomer CEO & Managing Director +61 8 6555 2950 |
MGC Pharmaceuticals Ltd Rowan Harland Company Secretary +61 8 6555 2950
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IFC Advisory Graham Herring / Tim Metcalfe / Zach Cohen +44 203 934 6630 |
Oberon Capital Aimee McCusker / Adam Pollock +44 203 179 5300 aimeemccusker@oberoninvestments.com adampollock@oberoninvestments.com |
Capital Blossom Ltd Arfan Afzal |
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About MGC Pharma
MGC Pharmaceuticals Ltd (LSE: MXC, ASX: MXC) is a prominent European pharmaceutical company with a strong commitment to creating accessible and ethically produced cutting-edge medicines. Our approach combines in-house research with innovative technologies, all aimed at discovering and producing treatments for currently unmet medical conditions.
The company's founders and executives are distinguished figures in the global pharmaceutical industry. Our central business strategy revolves around the development and supply of innovative medicines, responding to the increasing demand in the medical markets of
MGC Pharma maintains a robust development pipeline that addresses two prevalent medical conditions, with additional products currently in the developmental stages. We've established strategic partnerships with renowned institutions and academia, fostering the optimization of our medicines' development. These medicines are produced in our EU-GMP Certified manufacturing facilities, ensuring the highest quality standards.
With a growing patient base in key regions like the
MGC Pharma has a growing patient base in
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[1] Refer to Announcement dated 15 December 2020
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