• FAST™ Nanoemulsion Technology Expected to be a Competitive Advantage for Organigram’s Ingestible Portfolio

TORONTO / Aug 07, 2024 / Business Wire / Organigram Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ: OGI) (TSX: OGI), a leading licensed producer of cannabis, is pleased to unveil the preliminary results of its landmark clinical pharmacokinetic (PK) study conducted via the Product Development Collaboration (PDC) on its latest innovation, nanoemulsion technology. This patent-pending technology, branded FAST™ (Fast Acting Soluble Technology), will be the first innovation to be commercialized by Organigram leveraging the output of the PDC*, a “Center of Excellence” established to focus on developing next-generation cannabis products.

The clinical study was completed in January 2024, and the final data set has been received and reviewed. The final report is expected to be published in October 2024.

The results of the study have given early indications of technological advances, including but not limited to:

1. Faster onset compared to traditional ingestible products from the control group. Depending on ingestible format, up to approximately 50% faster onset of the effects of cannabis was observed.
2. Improved bioavailability of cannabinoids: up to double the cannabinoid delivery at peak compared to the control group.
3. Early indicators of a more predictable duration of the effects of cannabis showing promising signals for the development of future offset claims, subject to additional supporting studies.

“We are thrilled with the study findings. The patent-pending nanoemulsion technology, FAST™, promises to unlock the power of the ingested cannabinoids and allow consumers to navigate and control their dosage experience more accurately – a key consumer pain point in the ingestible product space. These technological advances underscore Organigram’s commitment to consumers and to developing science-driven innovations” said Borna Zlamalik, SVP of Innovation and R&D.

Organigram has analyzed and intends to leverage the data to substantiate functional technology claims, adhering to Health Canada regulations. "As a responsible licensed producer, our aim is to thoroughly educate consumers about the effects of this technology, empowering them to enjoy a controlled and predictable ingestible experience,” added Mr. Zlamalik.

The study is believed to be one of the largest PK studies targeted at adult-use recreational cannabis products. The robust, 19-day in-clinic, eight-arm study executed by a leading third-party clinical research organization evaluated cannabinoid absorption across three key product formats to determine the effectiveness of the innovative delivery system.

Organigram expects to commercialize FAST™ in the fall of 2024, beginning with gummies. Manufacturing scale-up trials for these gummies are currently underway at Organigram’s Winnipeg facility.

“Organigram has always been focused on consumer-centric innovation as one of its core differentiators and our commitment to the development of advanced technologies underscores this commitment,” said Beena Goldenberg, CEO of Organigram. “We are confident that our investment in this technology will pave the way for our continued success in the edibles space both here and in future abroad.”

*The Product Development Collaboration (“PDC”) is a joint collaboration between BAT and Organigram and was established to focus on developing next-generation cannabis products.

About Organigram

Organigram is a NASDAQ Global Select Market and TSX listed company whose wholly owned subsidiary Organigram Inc. is a licensed producer of cannabis, cannabis-derived products and cannabis-infused edibles in Canada.

Organigram is focused on producing high-quality, cannabis for adult recreational consumers as well as developing international business partnerships to extend the Company’s global footprint. Organigram has also developed and acquired a portfolio of legal adult-use recreational cannabis brands, including Edison, Holy Mountain, Big Bag O’ Buds, SHRED, SHRED’ems, Monjour, Laurentian, Tremblant Cannabis and Trailblazer. Organigram operates cultivation and manufacturing facilities in Moncton, New Brunswick and Lac-Supérieur, Quebec, with a dedicated edibles manufacturing facility in Winnipeg, Manitoba. The Company is regulated by Health Canada under the Cannabis Act and the Cannabis Regulations (Canada).

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