Traders Recap: GW Pharmaceuticals PLC- ADR (GWPH), Earth Science Tech Inc (ETST), Insys Therapeutics Inc (INSY)

GW Pharmaceuticals PLC- ADR (NASDAQ:GWPH) was at $120.81, showing a -0.11% decrease. Around 0.00 shares have been traded, versus an-average trading volume of 300,941.00 shares.

On March 29, 2017 GW Pharmaceuticals plc (GWPH), a biopharmaceutical company focused on discovering, developing and commercializing novel therapeutics from its proprietary cannabinoid product platform, today announced that the European Medicines Agency (EMA) has granted Orphan Drug Designation to GW’s investigational product Epidiolex® (cannabidiol or CBD) in the treatment of Lennox-Gastaut Syndrome (LGS), a treatment-resistant, debilitating childhood-onset epilepsy.

“Following two positive Phase 3 trials of Epidiolex in patients with LGS, GW is committed to pursuing registration of Epidiolex in Europe in order to provide these patients access to an approved prescription CBD medicine,” stated Justin Gover, GW’s Chief Executive Officer. “In addition to preparing to submit a New Drug Application with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration in the middle of 2017, we are also planning a submission to the EMA shortly afterwards.”

In addition to this Orphan Drug Designation by the EMA in LGS, GW has also previously been granted Orphan Drug Designation by the EMA for Epidiolex in the treatment of Dravet syndrome. In the U.S., GW has received Orphan Drug Designation from the FDA for Epidiolex in the treatment of LGS, Dravet syndrome, Tuberous Sclerosis Complex, and Infantile Spasms, each of which are severe infantile-onset, drug-resistant epilepsy syndromes. Additionally, GW has received Fast Track Designation from the FDA for Epidiolex in the treatment of Dravet syndrome.

Earth Science Tech Inc (OTCMKTS:ETST) was trading lower by -1.18% to $1.68. So far, around 12,889.00 shares have changed hands in this session. After opening at $1.70, the stock hit as high as $3.95. However, it traded between $1.60 and $1.70 over the last twelve months.

On March 27, 2017 Earth Science Tech, Inc. ( ETST), an innovative biotech company focused on cannabis (industrial hemp) and cannabinoid research and development, nutraceuticals, pharmaceuticals, and medical devices, and its two subsidiaries – Earth Science Pharmaceutical Inc. and Cannabis Therapeutics inc. – are proud to announce the projected timeline for the delivery of its MSN-2 medical device; the negotiation of a strategic partnership with Connexions Commerciales Internationales ct, Inc.; and the beginning of negotiations with partners in Africa and Japan.

The MSN-2 medical device was announced in November 2016, (https://globenewswire.com/news-release/2016/11/21/891699/0/en/ETST-Announces-60-Patient-Clinical-Prelaunch-Study-for-its-MSN-2-Medical-Device-for-the-Diagnosis-of-Chlamydia-Gonorrhea-ETST-Elects-Dr-Michel-Aubé-as-New-CEO-CSO-and-Nickolas-Tabr.html). The above mentioned medical device can be used by women to extract a cell sample from herself, which then is shipped to a proprietary lab for analysis of sexually transmitted infections. Our device is proven to sample for chlamydia and is currently undergoing testing to certify the device for gonorrhea sampling.

Insys Therapeutics Inc (NASDAQ:INSY) shares today, gaining 2.28 per cent to $10.75. Around 0.00 shares changed hands so far in this session compared to an-average trading volume of 1.3 million shares.

Insys Therapeutics, Inc., a specialty pharmaceutical company, develops and commercializes supportive care products. The company markets Subsys, a sublingual fentanyl spray for breakthrough cancer pain in opioid-tolerant cancer patients in the United States. Its lead product candidate is Syndros, an orally administered liquid formulation of dronabinol. The company is also developing Cannabidiol Oral Solution, a synthetic cannabidiol for childhood catastrophic epilepsy syndromes; and other product candidates, including other dronabinol line extensions and sublingual spray product candidates. Insys Therapeutics, Inc. is headquartered in Chandler, Arizona.