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July 2025 Psychedelic Patent Update

August 22, 2025

Explore our interactive database of psychedelic patent activity in July 2025 via our Pα+ interface. Plus, we look at how a new patent family provides a look at Rivo Bio.

Reunion Neuroscience Posts Strong Phase 2 Results for RE104 in Postpartum Depression

August 18, 2025

This morning, Reunion Neuroscience posted positive topline results from its Phase 2 study of RE104, its 4-OH-DiPT prodrug, in postpartum depression (PPD). We spoke with Reunion leadership to dig deeper into safety and efficacy data, the trial’s design and protocol, as well as the company’s plans for future development of the candidate in PPD and beyond.

One Year After FDA’s MDMA Rejection: Insiders and Observers Reflect

August 15, 2025

One year after FDA’s rejection of Lykos Therapeutics’ MDMA-assisted therapy for PTSD application, insiders and observers reflect on what went wrong and what comes next. This in-depth, interview-led coverage explores the decisive factors behind the CRL, lessons learned, and the future of psychedelic drug development.

From Huxley to Heffter: Mark Geyer Reflects on a Life in Psychedelic Research

August 12, 2025

Dr. Alaina Jaster speaks with Dr. Mark Geyer in a discussion that traces his path to psychedelics research, the field’s scientific and cultural shifts, and the role of the Heffter Research Institute. He also reflects on therapeutic models, potential risks of backlash, and the importance
of education in expanding access.

Pα+ Psychedelic Bulletin #206: Q2’25 Psychedelic Lobbying; Tabernanthalog’s Neuroplasticity Pathway; UK Moves to Ease Schedule I Research Restrictions

August 8, 2025

Q2’25 Psychedelic Lobbying Update • Tabernanthalog Spurs Neuroplasticity via Alternative Pathway, Davis and Delix Researchers Find • UK Moves Toward Easing Schedule I Research Restrictions But Keeps Industry at Arm’s Length • “Shell Games” and Whistleblowers: MassGOP Goes on Offensive Against Psychedelics Campaigners • Aussie University Seeks Public Comments on MDMA Clinical Practice Guideline • and more..

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The Library

Through our years of reporting we have covered many of the topics we believe to be important to the present and future of the psychedelics space, broadly defined. However, much of this commentary is scattered across Bulletins, deep dives, special reports and year-end reviews.

The Library provides digestible explainers on salient topics across psychedelic drug development, policy and business: from basic explainers such as “what is psychedelic-assisted therapy?” through to more complex matters such as REMS programs and bifurcated scheduling.

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Pα+ Library: Bifurcated Scheduling

December 6, 2023

Pα+ Library: we introduce some of the key concepts in the matter of bifurcated scheduling; a process by which an approved drug product may be placed in a different schedule to the substance itself. As we discuss in this piece, this could have significant repercussions for psychedelic research, legality, and even taxes.

Pα+ Library: Psychedelic REMS

November 15, 2023

Pα+ Library: we sketch out what a psychedelic REMS might look like, highlighting how these programs could have an outsized impact on the post-approval delivery and accessibility of these treatments.

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