Lexaria Announces DehydraTECH-CBD Versus Prescription CBD Program In Treating Seizures

  • Lexaria Bioscience Corp LEXX has commenced a new study to compare the effectiveness of Epidiolex to DehydraTECH-cannabidiol (CBD) for reducing seizure activity.
  • Related Link: Lexaria Bioscience's Formulated Cannabidiol Lowers Blood Pressure In Hypertension Patients.
  • Epidiolex, developed by GW Pharmaceuticals plc, is the first and only FDA-approved CBD medication for seizures associated with two rare and severe forms of pediatric epilepsy.
  • The study is designed to investigate if DehydraTECH-CBD has similar or superior levels of efficacy in treating seizures as Epidiolex. 
  • GW Pharmaceuticals is now sold by Jazz Pharmaceuticals Plc JAZZ.
  • Animal study EPIL-A21-1 has entered early-stage preparatory work, and results are expected by Q3 2022. 
  • Also Read: GW Pharmaceuticals' Cannabidiol For Seizures Wins UK Approval.
  • Price Action: LEXX shares are up 1.32% at $6.27 during the market session on the last check Monday.
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