VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(CCNMatthews - Oct. 5, 2006) - WEX Pharmaceuticals Inc. ("WEX" or the "Company") (TSX:WXI) today announces that in connection with its previously announced Rights Offering, expected to be made towards the end of October, 2006, its Board of Directors decided on September 29, 2006 to amend the terms of its 1,877,999 stock options previously granted to employees and consultants (other than insiders).
