InMed Pharmaceuticals : Announces Non-Brokered Private Placement of C$1,000,000

Vancouver, BC - January 05, 2017- InMed Pharmaceuticals Inc. ('InMed' or 'the Company') (CSE: IN; OTCQB: IMLFF), is pleased to announce a non-brokered private placement of up to 5,555,555 Common Shares at a price of $0.18 per Commons Share for gross proceeds of C$1,000,000.

Completion of the private placement is subject to receipt of regulatory approval. All securities issued pursuant to the offering will be subject to a statutory four-month hold period under applicable securities laws.

The proceeds from this private placement will be used for general working capital purposes and a portion will be used to settle debt. Finders' fees in cash may be payable in accordance with the policies of the Exchange.

About InMed

InMed is a pre-clinical stage biopharmaceutical company that specializes in developing novel therapies through the research and development into the extensive pharmacology of cannabinoids coupled with innovative drug delivery systems. InMed's proprietary bioinformatics assessment tool, biosynthesis manufacturing process and drug development pipeline are the fundamental value drivers of the Company.

For more information, visit www.inmedpharma.com

Contact: InMed Pharmaceuticals Inc.

Investors:

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