FORM 6-K

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

Report of Foreign Issuer

Pursuant to Rule 13a-16 or 15d-16 of
the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

For the month of May, 2009

Commission File Number: 000-29702

WEX Pharmaceuticals Inc.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Suite 1601 - 700 West Pender Street
Vancouver, BC, Canada V6C 1G8
(Address of principal executive office)

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WEX PHARMACEUTICALS INC.
Suite 1601 – 700 West Pender Street
Vancouver, BC Canada V6C 1G8
Tel: (604) 683-8880 Toll Free: 1-800-722-7549 Fax: (604) 683-8868

NEWS RELEASE

May 19, 2009

Toronto Stock Exchange Trading Symbol: WXI
http://www.wexpharma.com
E-mail: wex@wexpharma.com

WEX TO PRESENT AT 2009 BIO INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION

Vancouver, BC (May 19, 2009) - WEX Pharmaceuticals Inc. (“WEX” or the “Company”) (TSX: WXI) announced today that Mr. Dan Carey, Director, Business Development, will present an overview of WEX Pharmaceuticals Inc. at the 2009 BIO International Convention, which will take place this week in Atlanta, Georgia. Mr. Carey will be presenting at 4:40pm EDT on Wednesday, May 20.

The BIO International Convention is the largest global event for the biotechnology industry and includes hundreds of sessions covering biotech trends, policy issues and technological innovations, and the world’s largest biotechnology exhibition.

About WEX Pharmaceuticals Inc.

WEX Pharmaceuticals Inc. is dedicated to the discovery, development, manufacture and commercialization of innovative drug products to treat pain. The Company’s principal business strategy is to derive drugs from naturally occurring toxins and develop proprietary products for the global market.

Forward Looking Statements and Information

Certain statements herein may contain forward-looking statements and forward-looking information within the meaning of applicable securities laws. Forward-looking statements or information appear in a number of places and can be identified by the use of words such as “plans”, “expects” or “does not expect”, “is expected”, “budget”, “scheduled”, “estimates”, “forecasts”, “intends”, “anticipates” or “does not anticipate” or “believes” or variations of such words and phrases or statements that certain actions, events or results “may”, “could”, “would”, “might” or “will” be taken, occur or be achieved. Forward-looking statements and information are subject to such risks, uncertainties and other factors which may cause our actual results, performance or achievements, or industry results, to be materially different from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements or information. See our annual information form and our quarterly and annual management’s discussion and analysis for additional information on risks and uncertainties relating to the forward-looking statements and information. There can be no assurance that forward-looking statements or information referenced herein will prove to be accurate, as actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such statements or information. Also, many of the factors are beyond the control of the Company. Accordingly, readers should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements or information. All forward-looking statements and information made herein, are qualified by this cautionary statement.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT:

WEX Pharmaceuticals Inc.
Dr. Bin Huang
President & CEO
(604) 683-8880 or Toll Free: 1-800-722-7549

Website: www.wexpharma.com

SIGNATURE

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.


	WEX Pharmaceuticals Inc.
Date: June 22, 2009	By:	/s/ Kwong Choo
		Name:	Kwong Choo
		Title:	Chief Financial Officer

WEX PHARMACEUTICALS INC. 6-K