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Psychedelics Gain Momentum in Big Pharma
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Fusion42 · 1 August 2026 · Fusion42 review
Eli Lilly’s $2.8 billion acquisition of AtaiBeckley marks a significant commitment by Big Pharma to psychedelic therapies for depression and PTSD, supported by recent positive trial results and FDA guidance signalling regulatory approval pathways.
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Your mental health biotech startup just saw the regulator clear a path for psychedelic drug approvals. Now is the time to engage with the FDA and position your pipeline for this newly validated route to market.
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