Psyence BioMed Reaches Major Breakthrough in Pharmaceutical-Grade Ibogaine Supply for Worldwide Clinical and Therapeutic Markets
Psyence BioMed (Nasdaq: PBM) announced it secured a sustainable, high‑potency supply of iboga bark via partner PsyLabs to support clinical development of pharmaceutical‑grade ibogaine for substance use disorders and research markets.
The company received an initial 50 kg shipment being processed into ibogaine HCl and Total Alkaloid Extracts, with PsyLabs’ material described as GMP‑compliant. The collaboration emphasizes ethical sourcing, sustainability, and benefit‑sharing with source communities to build a vertically integrated supply chain for clinical research.
- 50 kg initial iboga bark shipment received
- Material processed into ibogaine HCl and Total Alkaloid Extracts
- GMP‑compliant active pharmaceutical ingredient supply secured
- Built vertically integrated, ethically sourced supply chain with benefit‑sharing
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Securing GMP ibogaine supply and initial 50 kg receipt materially supports planned clinical development.
Establishing a vertically integrated, GMP-compliant supply chain for high‑potency iboga bark and processing into ibogaine HCL and Total Alkaloid Extracts directly reduces a common preclinical bottleneck: inconsistent API availability and variable material quality. By sourcing from an experienced partner and receiving the first
Key dependencies and risks include regulatory acceptance of the supplied material for clinical use, the success of downstream purification processes, and documented chain‑of‑custody and benefit‑sharing to meet ethical and compliance standards. Any gap in GMP documentation, potency validation, or legal permits would delay trials; these items are decisive for whether the supply is usable in regulated studies.
Watch for publication or filing of GMP certificates, batch‑release analytical data, and regulatory submissions or IND/enabling filing timelines in the next
NEW YORK, Nov. 20, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Psyence Biomedical Ltd. (Nasdaq: PBM) (“Psyence BioMed” or the “Company”), a biopharmaceutical company advancing nature-derived psilocybin and ibogaine therapies for unmet mental health needs, today announced it had established a sustainable supply of high-potency iboga bark from trusted sourcing channels with deep experience in the iboga trade and treatment field through its strategic partner, PsyLabs. This is a significant achievement for the Company as it prepares for the clinical development of ibogaine for substance use disorders and validates its investment in PsyLabs.
This collaboration with PsyLabs is an important step in securing a long-term supply of high-quality active pharmaceutical ingredients. PsyLabs’ ibogaine is fully GMP-compliant, ensuring it meets the rigorous standards required for clinical development. The first 50 kg has already been received and is now being processed into ibogaine HCL – the purified, pharmaceutical-grade form of ibogaine designed for precise dosing in clinical research – and into Total Alkaloid Extracts, which preserve the broader spectrum of iboga alkaloids found in the natural plant. Together, these products will be supplied to the legal research and treatment industries, supporting both standardized clinical trials and research into full-spectrum therapeutic approaches.
Investing in a sustainable approach ensures that ibogaine and related alkaloids derived from Tabernanthe iboga and Voacanga africana are ethically sourced and pharmaceutical grade. By prioritizing quality, sustainability, and respect for the cultural traditions connected to these plants – including fair benefit-sharing with source communities – the Company is building a vertically integrated supply chain that meets the highest standards while supporting the long-term viability of this essential resource.
“A reliable, ethically sourced supply of ibogaine is critical to our development pipeline,” said Jody Aufrichtig, Chief Executive Officer of Psyence BioMed. “This achievement not only strengthens our ability to advance our ibogaine-based clinical programs but also positions Psyence BioMed as a global leader in the emerging ibogaine sector. As international interest in ibogaine continues to accelerate, securing a sustainable and culturally respectful supply chain gives us a meaningful competitive advantage and reinforces our commitment to scientific rigor, responsible innovation, and the preservation of traditional knowledge.”
"From soil to science, we will continue to ensure our ibogaine is not only the purest on the market, but the most ethically sourced," said Tony Budden, CEO of PsyLabs. "We’re building a new standard for what ethical psychedelic production can look like – where traditional knowledge holders are partners, not just suppliers."
Today’s announcement advances Psyence BioMed – together with PsyLabs – toward a leading role in shaping the future of ibogaine development for substance use disorders and other urgent mental health needs.
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About Psyence BioMed
Psyence Biomedical Ltd. (Nasdaq: PBM) is one of the few multi-asset, vertically integrated biopharmaceutical companies specializing in psychedelic-based therapeutics. It is the first life sciences biotechnology company focused on developing nature-derived (non-synthetic) psilocybin and ibogaine-based psychedelic medicine to be listed on Nasdaq. We are dedicated to addressing unmet mental health needs, particularly in palliative care. The name ‘Psyence’ merges ‘psychedelics’ and ‘science,’ reflecting the company’s commitment to an evidence-based approach in developing safe, effective, and FDA-approved nature-derived psychedelic treatments for a broad range of mental health disorders.
About PsyLabs
PsyLabs is a psychedelic Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient (API) development company, federally licensed to cultivate, extract, and export psilocybin mushrooms and other psychedelic compounds including psilocin, mescaline, ibogaine, and dimethyltryptamine (DMT) to legal medical and research markets. The company has successfully exported psilocybin products to Canada, the UK, Portugal, and Slovenia, and supplies purified extracts to its UK-based CMO partner.
PsyLabs operates from an ISO 22000-certified facility audited by the British Standards Institution, ensuring the highest standards of safety and traceability. With a focus on natural compound purification, regulatory support, and global distribution, PsyLabs is expanding its product pipeline to include ibogaine and other next-generation psychedelics.
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