Enters Agreement to Strengthen AUS Distribution Network
Perth, Feb 13, 2017 AEST (ABN Newswire) - MMJ PhytoTech Limited (
ASX:MMJ) ("MMJ" or "the Company") is pleased to advise that it has entered into a binding Letter of Intent ("LOI") with HL Pharma Pty Ltd. ("HL Pharma") for the importation and distribution of the Company's medicinal cannabis products in Australia.
- Binding LOI entered with HL Pharma Pty Ltd. for the importation and distribution of MMJ's medicinal cannabis products
- MMJ to work with HL Pharma to secure all necessary import licenses and permits
- Partnership will play a key role in MMJ's entry into Australian medicinal cannabis market and establishment of a secure supply chain
Under the agreement, HL Pharma will assist with establishing an Australian dispensary framework that enables the distribution of MMJ's medicinal cannabis products to approved customers.
Following recent changes to Australian Commonwealth legislation, legalising medicinal cannabis as a controlled prescription drug, MMJ will initially look to supply the Australian market with its sophisticated oral delivery products developed by its Switzerland-based subsidiary Satipharm AG ("Satipharm").
HL Pharma is a Melbourne-based specialist pharmaceutical wholesaler and distributor. The Company has more than 20 years of experience, supplying pharmaceuticals to hospitals, pharmacies, doctors, veterinarians and pharmaceutical wholesalers worldwide. HL Pharma is registered with The Victorian Department of Health and works under the code of Good Distribution Practice ("GDP") to supply pharmaceuticals.
MMJ PhytoTech's Managing Director, Andreas Gedeon, commented:
"We are very pleased to be partnering with HL Pharma to further establish our Australian supply chain, as we view the Australian medicinal cannabis market as an important part of the business.
With legislation continuing to evolve, it is advantageuos for MMJ to establish relationships with highly experienced local partners such as HL Pharma, to ensure a seamless entry into this market.
We look forward to providing our shareholders with further corporate and operational updates in the near-term."
About MMJ Group Holdings Ltd
MMJ Group Holdings Ltd (ASX:MMJ) is a global cannabis investment company. MMJ owns a portfolio of minority investments and aims to invest across the full range of emerging cannabis-related sectors including healthcare, technology, infrastructure, logistics, processing, cultivation, equipment and retail. For MMJ's latest investor presentation and news, please visit: https://www.mmjphytotech.com.au/investors/
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