Ensysce Biosciences receives $14m NIH/NIDA grant to develop abuse-deterrent, overdose-protected opioid PF614-MPAR.

Ensysce Biosciences, a clinical-stage pharma firm, received a $14m multi-year grant from NIH and NIDA to develop PF614-MPAR, an opioid with abuse-deterrence and overdose protection. This novel drug received Breakthrough Therapy designation from the FDA in Jan 2024. The grant will aid the completion of a Phase 1b clinical trial and contribute to positioning PF614-MPAR as the first opioid product with oral overdose protection. Ensysce's MPAR technology may extend beyond opioids to improve drug safety.

August 27, 2024
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