ZYUS Life Sciences Partners with Portugal’s Aureuspharma to Further Increase International Patient Access to Medical Cannabinoids

ZYUS Life Sciences Inc. ("ZYUS"), a Canadian life sciences company leading scientific research and development in phyto-therapeutics, announces that it has entered an exclusive, multiyear agreement with Aureuspharma, LDA (“Aureuspharma”), a Portuguese-based pharmaceutical distributor, to distribute and sell ZYUS’ medical cannabinoid formulations to Portuguese patients upon receiving all necessary approvals. Under the agreement, ZYUS’ cannabinoid formulations are expected to hit the Portuguese market as early as the second half of 2021. This is another important milestone in ZYUS’ mission to improve quality of life for patients globally.

ZYUS is a leader in exploring the potential of cannabinoids through clinical research to advance the scientific understanding and their role in pain management and other medical solutions. Since launching direct sales and distribution of its products to registered patients across Canada, ZYUS continues to expand its global footprint, having recently announced distribution in Australia, and now expanding into Europe. ZYUS is currently working closely with Aureuspharma to finalize all necessary Portuguese and Canadian permitting to make its cannabinoid formulations available to Portuguese patients.

“Millions of patients around the world are suffering from pain and ZYUS is committed to increasing international distribution of our high-quality cannabinoid formulations to meet their needs to help improve quality of life, both physically and emotionally,” said ZYUS CEO Brent Zettl. “Our new partnership with Aureuspharma will mark ZYUS’ entrance into the European market, and we intend to continue expansion across the continent through additional distribution agreements.”

Patients and healthcare practitioners looking for more information on ZYUS and its product range of plant-made therapeutics can visit www.zyus.ca.

About ZYUS Life Sciences Inc.

ZYUS is a Canadian-based life sciences company focused on the global development and commercialization of innovative cannabinoid-based therapeutics and product candidates. Through clinical research and IP development, we intend to deliver high-quality oils, softgels, topical creams and other cannabinoid-based therapeutics and product candidates to patients worldwide. The ZYUS vision is to elevate cannabinoids as a standard of care and expand the potential of protein-based formulations in pursuit of a transformational impact on patients’ lives. ZYUS: Advancing the Science of Well-Being. Visit www.zyus.com.

About Aureuspharma LDA

Aureuspharma LDA is a private Portuguese company which imports, markets, and sells a range of medical devices and cannabis-based products. Our mission is to provide top quality service by offering premium products through hospital and retail pharmacy channels.

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