BetterLife Pharma is an emerging biotechnology company focused on developing and commercializing patient-friendly compounds to treat neuro-psychiatric and neurological disorders.
Fulfilling our responsibility for healthy and sound minds
Burdens call for alternatives in the landscape of options ….
Societal strains, alarming & intensifying, ring for alternatives
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BetterLife Pharma’s lead product, 2-Bromo-LSD (BETR-001), is a second-generation lysergic acid diethylamide (“LSD”) derivative molecule that mimics the projected therapeutic properties of LSD without causing its undesirable side effects such as hallucinations. As a non-psychedelic, BETR-001 has the potential benefits without the hallucination related use restrictions and regulatory hurdles imposed on psychedelics.
Time-to-market solutions lean on key considerations
| COMPOUND | BETR-001 | PSILOCYBIN | LSD | MDMA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CSA Schedule 1 Drug | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Multiple Formal Human Studies | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Hallucinogenic Effects | No | Yes | Yes | Low/No |
| USDOJ List 1 Precursors | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| UN Convention Illicit Drug | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Patient Self-Administered | Yes | No | No | No |
| Regulatory Hurdle(s) | Low | High | High | High |
BETR-001 is a potential new therapy to treat debilitating psychiatric disorders with high unmet need, such as treatment-resistant depression and post-traumatic stress disorder; as well as severe neurological disorders such as cluster headaches. This compound represents a promising alternative to existing treatments but also compares favorably to other upcoming solutions.
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References
- https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-021-00175-z
- https://mhanational.org/sites/default/files/2021%20State%20of%20Mental%20Health%20in%20America_0.pdf
- https://finance.yahoo.com/news/why-mental-health-care-in-america-is-so-shoddy-183448311.html