DMT Small Pharma Inc

Small Pharma Inc. (TSXV: DMT) (the “Company” or “Small Pharma”), an IP-led neuropharmaceutical company, is pleased to announce an update on its patent portfolio since the filing of its filing statement on April 23, 2021. The Company announces that it has received an in order for grant notice in the United Kingdom for one of its patents related to psychedelic tryptamines. This UK patent will be the first one to receive an in order for grant notice from within the Company’s growing patent portfolio for psychedelic-based medicines. The Company has also filed two new patent applications and now has 31 patents pending.

Updates to Patent Portfolio

• The Company has received notice that its UK patent application GB2008303.6 is in order for grant. This UK patent application will cover a range of N,N-dimethyltryptamine (“DMT”) based compositions including the Company’s preclinical candidate SPL028.
• The Company filed PCT patent application no. PCT/EP2021/060750, directed to novel compounds developed using the Company’s deuterium enriching technology.
• The Company filed UK patent application no. 2106452.2, directed to further deuterated tryptamine compounds.

About Small Pharma

Small Pharma is a neuropharmaceutical company specialized in IP led development of novel treatments for mental health conditions, in particular depression. Small Pharma initiated a clinical program into DMT-assisted therapy in February 2021. This program includes a Phase I/IIa trial on their lead candidate alongside development of a robust pipeline of proprietary preclinical assets.

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Small Pharma Inc.

Peter Rands Chief Executive OfficerEmail: ir@smallpharma.co.ukTel: +44 (0)2071 129118Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

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Small Pharma makes no medical, treatment or health benefit claims about its proposed products. The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (“MHRA”) or other similar regulatory authorities have not evaluated claims regarding DMT-assisted therapies and other next generation psychoactive compounds. The efficacy of such therapies have not been confirmed by MHRA-approved research. There is no assurance that such DMT-assisted therapies and other psychoactive compounds can diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease or condition. Vigorous scientific research and clinical trials are needed. Any references to quality, consistency, efficacy and safety of potential therapies do not imply that Small Pharma verified such in clinical trials or that Small Pharma will complete such trials. If Small Pharma cannot obtain the approvals or research necessary to commercialize its business, it may have a material adverse effect on Small Pharma’s performance and operations.

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