IP Library Granted Patent US 12,521,370
Granted Patent B2
US 12,521,370 · App. 18/252,949 · Granted Jan 13, 2026

Inhalable formulations

Inventors: Peter Rands (London, GB); Ellen James (London, GB); Tiffanie Benway (London, GB); Zelah Joel (London, GB); Marie Layzell (London, GB)
Assignee: Cybin UK Ltd
A61K31/4045A61K9/007A61K47/10
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Patent No.
US 12,521,370
App. No.
18/252,949
Granted
Jan 13, 2026
Kind
B2
Abstract

The present invention relates to inhalable formulations, and kits and methods suitable for the preparation of such inhalable formulations. The inhalable formulations comprise a freebase of a deuterium-substituted dimethyltryptamine compound. The inhalable formulations also comprise a biocompatible excipient. Such formulations are suitable for inhalation and have uses in the treatment of psychiatric or neurological disorders. Deuterium-substituted dimethyltryptamine compounds may be metabolised more slowly than their protio analogues, allowing for a longer lasting therapeutic effect.

Claims (34)

1 . A parenteral formulation suitable for inhalation comprising a freebase of a deuterium-substituted dimethyltryptamine compound of Formula IA or of Formula IB:

wherein:

one xa H is D and the other is H or D;

each Ya H is independently selected from H and D; and

R 4a and R 5a are both H;

wherein:

R 1 is independently selected from 5-methoxy and 5-bromo;

n is selected from 0, and 1;

R 2 is CD 3 ;

R 3 is CD 3 or H; and

each yb H is independently protium or deuterium; and a biocompatible excipient;

wherein the concentration of the freebase is from about 1 mg/mL to about 1000 mg/mL.

2 . The formulation of claim 1 wherein the compound is of Formula IA and both Xa H or both Ya H are D and/or both Ya H are H or both Ya H are D.

3 . The formulation of claim 1 , wherein the compound is of Formula IB and n is 0; or n is 1 and R 1 is selected from 5-methoxy and 5-bromo.

4 . The formulation of claim 1 , wherein the compound is of Formula IB and R 2 and R 3 are both CD 3 .

5 . The formulation of claim 1 wherein the freebase has a purity of greater than or equal to 99% when measured by HPLC.

6 . The formulation of claim 1 , wherein the biocompatible excipient comprises a solvent.

7 . The formulation of claim 6 , wherein the solvent is selected from any one or a combination of two or more of propylene glycol, glycerine, polyethylene glycol, water, ethanol and triacetin.

8 . The formulation of claim 6 , wherein the solvent is selected from propylene glycol, glycerine and polyethylene glycol, or a mixture thereof.

9 . The formulation of claim 6 , wherein the solvent is a mixture of propylene glycol and glycerine in a ratio of from about 50:50 to about 30:70 by weight.

10 . The formulation of claim 1 , wherein the biocompatible excipient comprises a taste-masking agent.

11 . The formulation of claim 1 , having an oxygen content of less than 2 ppm.

12 . The formulation of claim 1 , stored in a container adapted to prevent penetration of ultraviolet light.

13 . A kit suitable for preparing a parenteral formulation suitable for inhalation of claim 1 , said kit comprising a freebase of a deuterium- substituted dimethyltryptamine compound, and a biocompatible excipient, which is separate to the freebase.

14 . The kit of claim 13 further comprising a container adapted to prevent penetration of ultraviolet light.

15 . A method of preparing a parenteral formulation suitable for inhalation as defined in claim 1 , comprising contacting a freebase of a deuterium-substituted dimethyltryptamine compound, with a biocompatible excipient.

16 . The method of claim 15 wherein the freebase is dissolved in a solvent selected from propylene glycol, glycerine and polyethylene glycol, or a mixture thereof to form a solution.

17 . The method of claim 16 wherein the solvent is a mixture of propylene glycol and glycerine in a ratio of from about 50:50 to about 30:70 by weight.

18 . The method of claim 16 comprising the step of stirring the freebase in the solvent at a temperature of from about 25° C to about 50° C.

19 . The method of claim 16 further comprising sparging the solution with an inert gas.

20 . The method of claim 16 comprising adding a taste-masking agent.

21 . A method of treating a psychiatric or neurological disorder comprising pulmonary administration to a patient in need thereof of a parenteral formulation suitable for inhalation as defined in claim 1 .

22 . The method of claim 21 wherein the psychiatric or neurological disorder is selected from the group consisting of (i) an obsessive compulsive disorder, (ii) a depressive disorder, (iii) an anxiety disorder, (iv) substance abuse, and (v) an avolition disorder.

23 . The method of claim 21 , wherein the parenteral formulation is prepared by contacting a freebase of a deuterium-substituted dimethyltryptamine compound with a biocompatible excipient.

Assignments (2)
CHANGE OF NAME Recorded Jan 16, 2024
From: SMALL PHARMA LTD.
To: CYBIN UK LTD
Reel/Frame 066131/0335 →
ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNOR'S INTEREST Recorded May 25, 2023
From: RANDS, PETER; JAMES, ELLEN; BENWAY, TIFFANIE; JOEL, ZELAH; LAYZELL, MARIE
To: SMALL PHARMA LTD.
Reel/Frame 063757/0509 →
Priority Claims (9)
GB 2018950 · Dec 1, 2020 · national
GB 2018955 · Dec 1, 2020 · national
GB 2103981 · Mar 22, 2021 · national
WO PCT/EP2021/060750 · Apr 23, 2021 · international
CA CA 3118556 · May 13, 2021 · national
GB 2106881 · May 13, 2021 · national
WO PCT/EP2021/062794 · May 13, 2021 · international
TW 110143066 · Nov 18, 2021 · national
WO PCT/EP2021/082227 · Nov 18, 2021 · international
Continuity (5)
Continuation In Part 17320155 · May 13, 2021
Continuation In Part 17208583 · Mar 22, 2021
Continuation In Part 17108938 · Dec 1, 2020
Continuation In Part 17108679 · Dec 1, 2020
Related Publication 20240016782A1 · Jan 18, 2024
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