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VRTHF Retains Medical Director to Advise Cannabis Research Programs

Veritas Pharma (CSE: VRT) (OTC: VRTHF) (FRT: 2VP) this morning reported that the company has hired Dr. M. Scott Alexander as a medical director. Alexander’s role will be to confirm the medical integrity of cannabis research programs conducted by the company’s subsidiary, Cannevert Therapeutics Ltd. In addition, Alexander will develop a medical affairs strategy to support cannabis strains currently in development. “Dr. Alexander brings a wealth of medical knowledge, a clear understanding of current clinical practice and regulatory needs, and a pledge to educate all stakeholders about therapeutic strains that are based on Cannevert’s experimental evidence,” Veritas CEO Dr. Lui Franciosi stated in the news release.

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About Veritas Pharma Inc.

Veritas Pharma Inc. is an emerging pharmaceutical and IP development company, who, through its 80% owned subsidiary Cannevert Therapeutics Ltd. (“CTL”), is advancing the science behind medical cannabis. It is the company’s aim, through its investment in CTL, to develop the most effective cannabis strains (cultivars) specific to pain, nausea, epilepsy and PTSD, solving the critical need for clinical data to support medical marijuana claims. CTL’s unique value proposition uses a low-cost research and development model to help drive shareholder value, and speed-to-market. Veritas investment in CTL is led by strong management team, bringing together veteran academic pharmacologists, anesthetists & chemists. The company’s commercial mission is to patent protect IP (cultivars & strains) and sell or license to cancer clinics, insurance industry and pharma, targeting multi-billion dollar global markets. For more information, visit the company’s website at www.VeritasPharmaInc.com.