EDGAR 10-K Filing

Company CIK: 1443863
Filing Year: 2024
Filename: 1443863_10-K_2024_0001477932-24-001705.json

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ITEM 1. BUSINESS
Item 1 - Business.
Corporate Structure
We were incorporated as Cetrone Energy Company on January 28, 2008 in the State of Nevada. From inception until we completed our reverse acquisition of Fresh Start Private, Inc. (“FSP”), the principal business of the Company originally was to develop “green” renewable fuel sources for agricultural operations, specifically biodiesel. On July 26, 2010, we filed an amendment to our articles of incorporation changing our name to Fresh Start Private Management, Inc. During that time, we had no revenue and our operations were limited to capital formation, organization, and development of our business plan and target customer market. As a result of the reverse acquisition of FSP, on October 31, 2011, we ceased our prior operations and we are now a holding company and our wholly owned subsidiary engages in alcoholism and opioid addiction treatment through our BioCorRx® Recovery Program and related products.
On October 31, 2011, we completed a reverse acquisition transaction through a share exchange with FSP (“Share Exchange”) whereby we acquired all of the issued and outstanding shares of FSP in exchange for 37,000,000 shares of our common stock, which represented approximately 31.3% of our total shares outstanding immediately following the closing of the Share Exchange. As a result of the Share Exchange, FSP became our wholly-owned subsidiary.
The Share Exchange was treated as a reverse acquisition, with FSP as the acquirer and the Company as the acquired party. Unless the context suggests otherwise, when we refer in this Report to business and financial information for periods prior to the consummation of the reverse acquisition, we are referring to the business and financial information of FSP.
On January 7, 2014, we filed an amendment to our articles of incorporation changing our name to BioCorRx Inc.
Effective July 5, 2016, the Company amended its articles of incorporation to increase the authorized shares of capital stock of the Company from two hundred million (200,000,000) shares of common stock, and eighty thousand (80,000) shares of preferred stock, both $.001 par value respectively, to five hundred twenty five million (525,000,000) shares common stock ($0.001 par value), and six hundred thousand (600,000) shares of preferred stock (no par value), respectively.
On July 28, 2016, we formed BioCorRx Pharmaceuticals, Inc., a Nevada Corporation (“BioCorRx Pharmaceuticals”), for the purpose of developing certain business lines. In connection with its formation, 24.2% of BioCorRx Pharmaceuticals’ outstanding shares of common stock were issued to officers of the Company with the Company retaining 75.8%.
On November 23, 2016, the Company filed a certificate of designations, rights and preferences with the Secretary of State of the State of Nevada pursuant to which the Company set forth the designation, powers, rights, privileges, preferences and restrictions of the Series B Preferred Stock.
On January 16, 2018, majority shareholders holding 59% of the voting equity voted to amend the Company’s articles of incorporation to increase the authorized shares of capital stock of the Company from five hundred twenty five million (525,000,000) shares of common stock, $.001 par value per share, and six hundred thousand (600,000) shares of preferred stock, $0.001 par value per share, to seven hundred fifty million (750,000,000) shares of common stock ($0.001 par value per share) and six hundred thousand (600,000) shares of preferred stock ($0.001 par value per share) (“Share Increase”). The Share Increase took effect on May 10, 2018.
On January 16, 2019, the Board approved an amendment to the articles of incorporation to effect a 1-for-100 reverse stock split (“Reverse Stock Split”). The Reverse Stock Split was filed with the Secretary of State of the State of Nevada and subsequently approved by the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (“FINRA”) on January 18, 2019 and took effect on January 22, 2019. All share and per share information in this Annual Report have been retroactively adjusted to give effect to the Reverse Stock Split, including the financial statements and notes thereto.
Business Overview
BioCorRx Inc., through its subsidiaries, develops and provides addiction treatment solutions offering a unique approach to the treatment of substance use and other related disorders. The Company also controls BioCorRx Pharmaceuticals Inc., a clinical-stage drug development subsidiary currently seeking FDA approval for BICX104, an implantable naltrexone pellet for the treatment of alcohol and opioid use disorders.
Beat Addiction Recovery is a substance use disorder recovery program that typically includes BioCorRx's proprietary Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) modules along with peer support via mobile app along with medication prescribed by an independent treating physician under their discretion.
The UnCraveRx® Weight Loss Program is also a medication-assisted weight loss program that includes access to concierge on-demand wellness specialists: nutritionists, fitness experts, and personal support from behavioral experts.
BioCorRx makes the Beat Addiction Recovery Program and UnCraveRx® Weight Loss Management Program available to healthcare providers to utilize when the healthcare provider determines it is medically appropriate and indicated for his or her patients. Any physician or medical professional is solely responsible for treatment options prescribed or recommended to his or her patients.
BioCorRx has issued several license and distribution agreements to several unrelated third parties involving the establishment of alcoholism and opioid addiction rehabilitation and treatment centers and creating certain addiction rehabilitation programs.
BICX102 is an implantable pellet of naltrexone that was the original product candidate being developed under NIDA award number UG3DA047925 (awarded in 2019 and 2020) and BICX104 is another pellet of naltrexone that subsequently became the lead product candidate with minor excipient differences between the BICX102 and BICX104. BICX102/BICX104 research was supported by the National Institute On Drug Abuse of the National Institutes of Health under Award Number UG3DA047925 and UH3DA047925.
BICX104 is being developed through a cooperative agreement with the National Institutes of Health (NIDA), part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH), under award number UH3DA047925, funded by the Helping to End Addiction Long-term Initiative, or NIH HEAL Initiative. This award is subject to the Cooperative Agreement Terms and Conditions of Award as set forth in RFA DA-19-002 entitled, Development of Medications to Prevent and Treat Opioid Use Disorders (OUD) and Overdose (UG3/UH3) (Clinical Trial Optional).
BICX104 is a biodegradable, long-acting subcutaneous pellet of naltrexone for the treatment of opioid use disorder (OUD) being developed with the goal of improving patient compliance to naltrexone therapy compared to other marketed treatments. In Phase I, an open-label, single-center study in two parallel groups of randomized healthy volunteers to evaluate the PK and safety of BICX104 and the once-a-month intramuscular naltrexone injection (Vivitrol), BICX104 was well tolerated with no serious adverse events and achieved 84 days of therapeutic naltrexone plasma concentrations. BICX104 is being developed under BioCorRx Pharmaceuticals Inc., the Company’s majority-owned clinical-stage pharmaceutical subsidiary.
In August 2017, the Company announced that it had decided to seek U.S. Food and Drug Administration (the “FDA”) approval on BICX102. BICX102 is a long-acting naltrexone implant that can last several months being developed for opioid dependence and alcohol use disorders. The pre-IND meeting date for BICX102 took place on January 24, 2018. On February 12, 2018, the Company announced that the FDA deemed the 505(b)(2) pathway as an acceptable route for approval for BICX102.. A grant application was submitted to the National Institutes of Health on May 14, 2018 for funding the development and study plans for BICX102. On January 17, 2019, the Company received a Notice of Award from the United States Department of Health and Human Services for a grant from the National Institutes of Health (“NIH”) in support of BICX102/BICX104 from the National Institute on Drug Abuse. The grant provided for (i) $2,842,430 in funding during the first year and (ii) $2,831,838 during the second year subject to the terms and conditions specified in the grant, including satisfactory progress of project and the availability of funds. In January 2020, the Company was awarded a second year of funding from the National Institute on Drug Abuse (“NIDA”) to support the development of a 3-month implantable depot pellet of naltrexone for the treatment of Opioid Use Disorder, which the Company refers to as BICX102/BICX104. The grant provided for $2,831,838 during the second year subject to the terms and conditions specified in the grant, including satisfactory progress of project and availability of funds. BICX102 is an implantable pellet of naltrexone that was the original product candidate and BICX104 is another pellet of naltrexone that subsequently became the lead product candidate with minor excipient differences between the BICX102 and BICX104. On August 27, 2021, the Company received a Notice of Award from the United States Department of Health and Human Services for a grant from National Institute on Drug Abuse for BICX104. The grant provides for $3,453,367 in funding during the third year subject to the terms and conditions specified in the grant, including satisfactory progress of project and the availability of funds. On March 31, 2022, the Company received a Notice of Award from the United States Department of Health and Human Services for a grant from National Institute on Drug Abuse. The grant provides for $99,431 in additional funding during the third year subject to the terms and conditions specified in the grant, including satisfactory progress of project and the availability of funds. Grant receivables were $76,266 and $122,652 as of December 31, 2023 and 2022, respectively. Deferred revenues related to the grant were $0 as of December 31, 2023 and 2022. $932,996 and $1,789,496 were recorded as grant income during the year ended December 31, 2023 and 2022, respectively.
On March 1, 2024 BioCorRx Pharmaceuticals Inc. was awarded a 3-year grant for approximately $11 million from the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA), part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH), under award number U01DA059994 for the development of BICX104, a subcutaneous, long-duration naltrexone implantable pellet, alone or in conjunction with bupropion for the treatment of methamphetamine use disorder (MUD).
About MUD. Research has shown that methamphetamine is a highly addictive stimulant and one of the most misused stimulant drugs in the world. Some of the side effects of MUD are severe dental problems, memory loss, aggression, psychotic behavior, and damage to the cardiovascular system. In 2022 the National Survey on Drug Use and Health reported that more than 16.6 million people used methamphetamine at least once during their lifetime.
About OUD. OUD is a chronic disorder, with serious potential consequences including disability, relapses, and death. Opioids, used medically for pain relief, have analgesic and central nervous system depressant effects as well as the potential to cause euphoria with an overpowering desire to use opioids despite the consequences. OUD can involve misuse of prescribed opioid medications, use of diverted opioid medications, or illicitly obtained heroin. OUD is typically a chronic and relapsing illness, that is associated with significantly increased rates of morbidity and mortality.
Government Regulation and Approvals
FDA approval is required for BICX104.
Software Development Costs
On July 1, 2021, the Company began development of a proprietary cloud based app that will be marketed and commercialized, for which $47,980 of costs have been capitalized. During the year ended December 31, 2023, the Company wrote off the $47,980 as impairment loss.
MATERIAL AGREEMENTS
On December 13, 2013, the Company entered into a ten years license agreement (“JPL License Agreement”) with JPL, LLC (“JPL”), pursuant to which JPL acquired an exclusive license (“Connecticut License”) to commercialize the naltrexone implant in the State of Connecticut. In consideration for the Connecticut License the Company received from JPL: (i) an up-front license fee of $350,000 (“JPL License Fee”); (ii) a monthly fee equal to 10% of the revenue generated by JPL or any other entity associated with JPL; (iii) a program fee upon the order of the Counseling Programs; (iv) a minimum royalty fee during calendar year 2014 in the amount of $15,000; and (v) a minimum royalty fee for subsequent calendar years starting in 2015 of $40,000.
On May 22, 2018, entered into an amended license agreement with JPL, LLC. In accordance with the terms and conditions of the amended agreement: (i) the Company may buy back the license agreement at any time; (ii) the Company agrees to waive all annual minimum royalties or sales requirements for JPL; (iii) in the event the Company is acquired or a change of control occurs the Company may buy back the license agreement.
On December 10, 2015, the Company entered into a royalty agreement with Alpine Creek Capital Partners LLC (“Alpine Creek”). The Company is in the business of selling a distinct implementation of the Beat Addiction Recovery Program, a two-tiered comprehensive MAT program, which includes a counseling program, coupled with its proprietary Naltrexone Implant (the “Treatment”).
In consideration for the payment, with the exception of treatments conducted in certain territories, the Company will pay Alpine Creek fifty percent (50%) of the Company’s gross profit for each Treatment sold in the United States that includes procurement of the Company’s implant product until the Company has paid Alpine Creek $1,215,000. In the event that the Company has not paid Alpine Creek $1,215,000 within 24 months of the Effective Date, then the Company shall continue to pay Alpine Creek fifty percent (50%) for each Treatment following the Effective Date until the Company has paid Alpine Creek an aggregate of $1,620,000, with the exception of treatments conducted in certain territories. The remaining total consideration is $1,531,926 as of December 31, 2023. Upon the Company’s satisfaction of these obligations, the Company shall pay Alpine Creek $100 for each treatment sold in the United States that includes procurement of the Company’s implant product, into perpetuity. As of December 31, 2023 and 2022, the amount of royalty due and owed is $91.
On any other proprietary implant distribution, that excludes the “treatment”, for alcohol and opioid addiction and for which no other payment is due, the Company shall pay 2.5% of the Company’s gross profit for implant distribution not to exceed $100 per sale. On or about January 1, 2021, Mr. Joseph Galligan, currently a holder of approximately 15% of the Company’s shares of common stock and, as of February 16, 2021, a member of the Board, acquired from Alpine Creek the rights to the subscription and royalty agreement by and between the Company and Alpine Creek. As of December 31, 2023 and 2022, there are no payments due.
On March 28, 2019, the Company entered into a Subscription and Royalty Agreement (the “Lucido Subscription and Royalty Agreement”) with Louis and Carolyn Lucido CRT LLC, managed by Mr. Louis Lucido, a member of the Company’s Board of Directors (the “Board”).
Pursuant to the Lucido Subscription and Royalty Agreement: (i) Mr. Lucido purchased shares of the Company’s common stock, par value $0.001 per share (the “Common Stock”), in the aggregate amount of $3,000,000 at a purchase price of $15.00 per share (the “Purchase Price”), for a total of 200,000 shares of Common Stock; and (ii) the Company shall pay Lucido (a) a total of $37.50 from the gross revenue derived from each of its weight loss treatments sold in the United States starting on the first (1st) day that the first unit of the treatment is sold (the “Initial Sales Date”) and ending on the third (3rd) anniversary of the Initial Sales Date; and (b) a total of $25.00 from the gross revenue derived from each of its weight loss treatments sold in the United States starting on the day following the third (3rd) anniversary of the Initial Sales Date and ending on the fifteenth (15th) anniversary of the Initial Sales Date (the “Royalty”). The Company will use no less than 65% of the proceeds of the aggregate Purchase Price of the Lucido Subscription and Royalty Agreement exclusively to develop, launch and expand the Company’s weight loss program (the “Business”) including sales and marketing activities directly related to the Business, and shall be free to use up to 35% of the aggregate Purchase Price of the Lucido Subscription and Royalty Agreement for general working capital and administration, and for further product development. The Company received consent of Mr. Lucido to use more than 35% of the aggregate Purchase Price for general working capital and administration, and for further product development.
On April 1, 2019, the Company entered into a Subscription and Royalty Agreement (the “Galligan Subscription and Royalty Agreement” and, together with the Lucido Subscription and Royalty Agreement, the “Agreements”) with the J and R Galligan Revocable Trust, managed by Mr. Joseph Galligan, currently a holder of approximately 15% f the Company’s shares of common stock and, as of February 16, 2021, a member of the Board. Although the Galligan Subscription and Royalty Agreement was dated March 27, 2019, it did not become effective until it was fully executed on April 1, 2019.
On May 24, 2019, the Company entered into a Master Services Agreement (the “MSA”) with Charles River Laboratories, Inc. (“Charles River”). Pursuant to the MSA, Charles River conducted studies with regard to BICX102. Studies were conducted pursuant to Statements of Work entered into by the Company and Charles River.
On May 30, 2019, the Company and Charles River entered into two separate Statements of Work pursuant to which Charles River was conducting a total of six studies. The Company will pay Charles River the total amended consideration of $3,024,476 for these six studies.
The remaining commitment to Charles River is $28,936.
On January 11, 2022, the Company entered into a Master Clinical Trial Agreement (the “MCTA”) with Memorial Research Medical Clinic dba Orange County Research Center (the “OCRC”). Researchers at the OCRC will perform Phase 1 clinical trial with BICX104. The total consideration the Company will pay MCTA for the Phase 1 clinical trial is $657,640.
Pursuant to a Task Order entered into in February 2022 the first payment owed to the OCRC equaling approximately $145,000 will be invoiced monthly as services are rendered. As of December 31, 2023, $0 was due to OCRC.
The MCTA will terminate upon either party giving 30 days’ written notice (provided, in the case of the OCRC, it has performed all Task Orders or they have been terminated by the Company for good cause). The Company can suspend a clinical trial for any reason and the OCRC can suspend a clinical trial if it deems, using good medical judgment, it is appropriate to do so.
The total consideration paid to OCRC as of December 31, 2023 was $503,089.
On October 31, 2020, the Company entered into a written management services agreement with Joseph DeSanto MD, Inc. (“Medical Corporation”) under which the Company provides management and other administrative services to the Medical Corporation. These services include billing, collection of accounts receivable, accounting, management and human resource functions. Pursuant to the management services agreements, a management fee equal to 65% of the Medical Corporation’s gross collected monthly revenue. Through this arrangement, we are directing the activities that most significantly impact the financial results of the respective Medical Corporation; however, all clinical treatment decisions are made solely by licensed healthcare professionals employed or engaged by the Medical Corporation as required by all applicable state laws. Based on our ability to direct the activities that most significantly impact the financial results of the Medical Corporation, and the obligation and likelihood of absorbing all expected gains and losses, we have determined that we are the primary beneficiary, and, therefore, consolidate the Medical Corporation as VIE.

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ITEM 1A. RISK FACTORS
Item 1A - Risk Factors.
Investing in our securities involves a great deal of risk. Careful consideration should be made of the following factors as well as other information included in this Annual Report before deciding to purchase our securities. There are many risks that affect our business and results of operations, some of which are beyond our control. Our business, financial condition or operating results could be materially harmed by any of these risks. This could cause the trading price of our securities to decline, and you may lose all or part of your investment. Additional risks that we do not yet know of or that we currently think are immaterial may also affect our business and results of operations.
RISKS RELATED TO OUR COMPANY
We have received an opinion from our independent registered public accounting firm expressing substantial doubt regarding our ability to continue as a going concern.
We have incurred significant losses since our inception and have not demonstrated an ability to generate sufficient revenues from the sales of our products and services to achieve profitable operations. For the year ended December 31, 2023, the Company had a loss from operations of $3,787,796 and negative cash flows from operations of $1,853,282. Our audited consolidated financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2023 were prepared under the assumption that we would continue our operations as a going concern. Our independent registered public accounting firm has included a “going concern” explanatory paragraph in its report on our financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2023.
The Company anticipates that it will continue to incur operating losses as it executes its development plans for 2024, as well as other potential strategic and business development initiatives. In addition, the Company has had and expects to have negative cash flows from operations, at least into the near future. Management has developed a plan to continue operations, develop its products, and acquire technologies and assets. This plan includes continued control of expenses and obtaining equity or debt financing. Although we have successfully completed equity financings and reduced expenses in the past, we cannot assure you that our plans to address these matters in the future will be successful. There can be no assurance that profitable operations could ever be achieved, or if achieved, could be sustained on a continuing basis.
If we cannot successfully continue as a going concern, our stockholders may lose their entire investment.
The Company is focused on the research and development of opioid antagonists to treat opioid use disorder and alcoholism. These products have not yet generated revenues. The Company’s ability to generate significant revenues and achieve profitability depends on the Company’s ability to successfully complete the development of its products, obtain market approval, and generate significant revenues.
If the Company raises additional funds through collaborations and licensing arrangements, the Company may be required to relinquish some rights to its products, or to grant licenses on terms that are not favorable to the Company.
We have a history of operating losses, anticipate future losses and may never be profitable.
During the year ended December 31, 2023, we recorded a net loss applicable to common shareholders of $3,766,913, or ($0.45) per share, as compared with $4,369,413, or ($0.61) per share, of the corresponding year in 2022. We cannot be certain when, if ever, we will become profitable. Even if we were to become profitable, we might not be able to sustain such profitability on a quarterly or annual basis.
On February 22, 2024, the Company’s subsidiary BioCorRx Pharmaceuticals Inc. was awarded a grant of $11,029,977 from the National Institutes of Health’s National Institute on Drug Abuse, ("NIDA"). The grant provides the Company with additional resources for the ongoing research of BICX104, a sustained release naltrexone implant for the treatment of methamphetamine use disorder. The grant provides for (i) $4,131,123 in funding during the first year, (ii) $3,638,268 during the second-year, and (iii) $3,260,586 during the third-year subject to the terms and conditions specified in the grant, including satisfactory progress of project and the availability of funds. Government grants are agreements that generally provide cost reimbursement for certain types of expenditures in return for research and development activities over a contractually defined period.
If we are unable to obtain additional financing, business operations will be harmed and if we do obtain additional financing then existing shareholders may suffer substantial dilution.
We need substantial capital to implement our sales distribution strategy for our current products and to develop and commercialize future products using our pressure cycling technology products and services in the sample preparation area, as well as for applications in other areas of life sciences. Our capital requirements will depend on many factors, including but not limited to:
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the problems, delays, expenses, and complications frequently encountered by early-stage companies;
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market acceptance of our program;
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the success of our sales and marketing programs; and
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changes in economic, regulatory or competitive conditions in the markets we intend to serve.
Therefore, unless we achieve profitability, we anticipate that we will need to raise additional capital to fund our operations and to otherwise implement our overall business strategy. We currently do not have any contracts or commitments for additional financing. There can be no assurance that financing will be available in amounts or on terms acceptable to us, if at all. Any additional equity financing may involve substantial dilution to then existing shareholders.
If adequate funds are not available or if we fail to obtain acceptable additional financing, we may be required to:
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severely limit or cease our operations or otherwise reduce planned expenditures and forego other business opportunities, which could harm our business;
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obtain financing with terms that may have the effect of substantially diluting or adversely affecting the holdings or the rights of the holders of our capital stock; or
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obtain funds through arrangements with future collaboration partners or others that may require us to relinquish rights to some or all of our technologies or products.
If more licensed providers do not agree to offer our programs to their patients, our program may not achieve market acceptance and we may not become profitable.
As of March 29, 2024, approximately 14 licensed providers have agreed to offer the BioCorRx® Recovery Program and approximately 11 providers have agreed to offer the UnCraveRx® Weight Loss Management Program. If more licensed providers do not agree to offer the programs to their patients, the programs may not achieve market acceptance and we may not become profitable. Delayed adoption of our program by licensed providers could lead to a delayed adoption by patients. Licensed providers may not agree to offer the programs to their patients until certain conditions have been satisfied including, among others:
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there are recommendations from other prominent licensed providers, educators and/or associations that our program is safe and effective; and
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reimbursement or insurance coverage from third-party payors is available.
The use of our programs could result in product liability or similar claims that could be expensive, damage our reputation and harm our business.
Our business exposes us to an inherent risk of potential product liability or similar claims related to the naltrexone implant procedure. The hospital industry has historically been litigious, and we face financial exposure to product liability or similar claims if the use of our program were to cause or contribute to injury or death, including, without limitation, harm to the body caused by the naltrexone implant procedure. Although we do maintain product liability insurance, the coverage limits of these policies may not be adequate to cover future claims. A product liability claim, regardless of merit or ultimate outcome, or any product recall could result in substantial costs to us, damage to our reputation, customer dissatisfaction and frustration, and a substantial diversion of management attention. A successful claim brought against us in excess of, or outside of, our insurance coverage could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations.
Our success is substantially dependent on the continued service of our senior management.
Our success is substantially dependent on the continued service of our (“President”) President, Louis Lucido, and our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer (“CEO” and “CFO”, respectively), Lourdes Felix. The Company does not carry key person life insurance on any of its management, which would leave the Company uncompensated for the loss of any of its management. The loss of the services of any of our senior management has made, and could make it more difficult to successfully operate our business and achieve our business goals. In addition, our failure to retain qualified personnel in the diverse areas required for continuing its operations could harm our product development capabilities and customer and employee relationships, delay the growth of sales of our products and could result in the loss of key information, expertise or know-how.
We may not be able to hire or retain other key personnel required for our business, which could disrupt the development and sales of our products and limit our ability to grow.
Competition in our industry for senior management and other key personnel is intense. If we are unable to retain our existing personnel, or attract and train additional qualified personnel, either because of competition in our industry for such personnel or because of insufficient financial resources, our growth may be limited. Our success also depends in particular on our ability to identify, hire, train and retain qualified personnel with experience in development and sales of treatment programs.
Our officers and directors have significant control over shareholder matters and the minority shareholders will have little or no control over our affairs.
Our three officers (two of whom also serve as directors) and four non-employee directors currently own approximately 89% of our outstanding voting equity and has significant control over shareholder matters, such as election of directors, amendments to its Articles of Incorporation, and approval of significant corporate transactions; as a result, the Company’s minority shareholders will have little or no control over its affairs.
The Unavailability, Reduction or Elimination of Government Incentives Could Have a Material Adverse Effect on Our Business, Financial Condition, Operating Results and Prospects.
During the year ended December 31, 2023, the Company recognized grant income of $932,996 as compared to $1,789,496 for the comparable year last year. We feel grant income may potentially be a significant portion of our other income in fiscal year 2024 based on: the transition and commencement to clinical trial implementation phase (“UH3”) in 2021. Approximately $3.5 million for the second phase of the grant was awarded on September 1, 2021 under award number UG3DA047925 awarded by National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA), part of National Institutes of Health (NIH). The UH3 phase will allow the Company to be eligible for additional funding for up to 3 years to carry out the clinical stage studies . On February 22, 2024, the Company’s subsidiary BioCorRx Pharmaceuticals Inc. was awarded a three-year grant of $11,029,977 from the National Institutes of Health’s National Institute on Drug Abuse, ("NIDA"). Any reduction, elimination or discriminatory application of government subsidies and economic incentives because of policy changes, fiscal tightening or other reasons may result in diminished revenues from government sources and diminished demand for our products. This could materially and adversely affect our business, prospects, financial condition and operating results.
Our growth depends in part on the availability and amounts of government subsidies for our naltrexone based treatments. In the event such subsidies discontinue, our business outlook and financial conditions could be negatively impacted.
We are subject to regulations of various local and federal government agencies and if we are unable to comply with such regulations it would materially affect our business.
We outsource to compounding pharmacies and sell our programs only if the pharmacies comply with certain regulations of local and federal government agencies. Compounding pharmacies must comply with applicable state standards and regulations and federal law on compounding. Drugs that are produced by an outsourcing facility must be compounded in compliance with current good manufacturing practice requirements and performed in an FDA-approved facility that is subject to risk-based inspections by FDA. Such requirements could change and negatively impact our ability to outsource the manufacture of our products which may materially affect our business.
The commercial success of our programs and products will depend upon the degree of market acceptance by physicians, hospitals, third-party payors, and others in the medical community.
Ultimately, none of our current programs or products in development, even if they receive approval, may ever gain market acceptance by physicians, hospitals, third-party payors or others in the medical community. If these products do not achieve an adequate level of acceptance, we may not generate significant product revenue and we may not become profitable. The degree of market acceptance of our products, if approved for commercial sale, will depend on a number of factors, including:
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the efficacy and potential advantages over alternative treatments;
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the ability to offer our products for sale at competitive prices;
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the willingness of the target population to accept and adopt our products;
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the strength of marketing and distribution support and the timing of market introduction of competitive products; and
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Publicity concerning our products or competing products and treatments.
Even if a potential product displays a favorable profile, market acceptance of the product will not be known until after it is launched. Our efforts to educate the medical community and third-party payors on the benefits of our products may require significant resources and may never be successful. Such efforts to educate the marketplace may require more resources than are required by conventional technologies marketed by our competitors.
We may not have sufficient resources to effectively introduce and market our services and products, which could materially harm our operating results.
Continuation of market acceptance for our existing services and products such as our BioCorRx® Recovery Program, UnCraveRx® Weight Loss Management Program and achieving future market acceptance of BICX104, upon approval by the FDA, require substantial marketing efforts and will require our sales account executives, contract partners to make significant expenditures of time and money. In some instances, we will be significantly or totally reliant on the marketing efforts and expenditures of our contract partners, outside sales agents and distributors. The Company has aligned its sales resources with the regional sales segmentation of our medical providers and distributors. Although this has positively impacted sales, the large account executive territories may prove to be inefficient as we commercialize products and may hinder our revenue growth.
Because we currently have limited marketing resources and sales capabilities, commercialization of our products, some of which require regulatory clearance prior to market entrance, we must continue to expand our marketing and sales capabilities or consider collaborating with additional third parties to perform these functions. We may, in some instances, rely significantly on sales, marketing and distribution arrangements with collaborative partners and other third parties. In these instances, our future revenue will be materially dependent upon the success of the efforts of these third parties.
Should we determine that further expanding our own marketing and sales capabilities is required the cost of establishing and maintaining a more comprehensive sales and marketing organization may exceed its cost effectiveness. If we fail to further develop our sales and marketing capabilities, if sales efforts are not effective or if costs of increasing sales and marketing capabilities exceed their cost effectiveness, our business, results of operations and financial condition would be materially adversely affected.
Health care legislation, including the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act and the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996, may have a material adverse effect on us.
The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (“PPACA”) substantially changes the way healthcare is financed by government and private insurers, encourages improvements in healthcare quality, and impacts the medical device industry. The PPACA includes an excise tax on entities that manufacture or import medical devices offered for sale in the United States; a new Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute to conduct comparative effectiveness research; and payment system reforms.
The PPACA also imposes new reporting and disclosure requirements on device and drug manufacturers for any payment or transfer of value made or distributed to physicians or teaching hospitals. Under these provisions, known as the Physician Payment Sunshine Act, affected device and drug manufacturers needed to begin data collection on August 1, 2013, with the first reports due in 2014. These provisions require, among other things, extensive tracking and maintenance of databases regarding the disclosure of relationships and payments to physicians and teaching hospitals. In addition, certain states have passed or are considering legislation restricting our interactions with health care providers and/or requiring disclosure of many payments to them. Failure to comply with these tracking and reporting laws could subject us to significant civil monetary penalties.
The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (“HIPAA”) created new federal statutes to prevent healthcare fraud and false statements relating to healthcare matters. The healthcare fraud statute prohibits knowingly and willfully executing a scheme to defraud any healthcare benefit program, including private payors. A violation of this statute is a felony and may result in fines, imprisonment or exclusion from government sponsored programs such as the Medicare and Medicaid programs. The false statements statute prohibits knowingly and willfully falsifying, concealing or covering up a material fact or making any materially false, fictitious or fraudulent statement in connection with the delivery of or payment for healthcare benefits, items or services. A violation of this statute is a felony and may result in fines or imprisonment or exclusion from government sponsored programs. HIPAA also established uniform standards governing the conduct of certain electronic healthcare transactions and protecting the security and privacy of individually identifiable health information maintained or transmitted by healthcare providers, health plans and healthcare clearinghouses.
Both federal and state government agencies are continuing heightened and coordinated civil and criminal enforcement efforts. As part of announced enforcement agency work plans, the federal government will continue to scrutinize, among other things, the billing practices of hospitals and other providers of healthcare services. The federal government also has increased funding to fight healthcare fraud, and it is coordinating its enforcement efforts among various agencies, such as the U.S. Department of Justice, the Office of Inspector General and state Medicaid fraud control units. We believe that the healthcare industry will continue to be subject to increased government scrutiny and investigations.
We may not be able to protect or enforce our intellectual property rights, which could impair our competitive position.
Our success depends significantly on our ability to protect our rights to the patents, trademarks, trade secrets, copyrights and all other intellectual property rights used in our products. Protecting our intellectual property rights is costly and time consuming. We rely primarily on patent protection and trade secrets, as well as a combination of copyright and trademark laws and nondisclosure and confidentiality agreements to protect our technology and intellectual property rights. However, these legal means afford only limited protection and may not adequately protect our rights or permit us to gain or maintain any competitive advantage. Despite our intellectual property rights practices, it may be possible for a third party to copy or otherwise obtain and use our technology without authorization, develop similar technology independently or design around our patents.
We cannot be assured that any of our pending patent applications will result in the issuance of a patent to us. The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, or USPTO, may deny or require significant narrowing of claims in our pending patent applications, and patents issued as a result of the pending patent applications, if any, may not provide us with significant commercial protection or be issued in a form that is advantageous to us. We could also incur substantial costs in proceedings before the USPTO. Our issued and licensed patents and those that may be issued or licensed in the future may expire or may be challenged, invalidated or circumvented, which could limit our ability to stop competitors from marketing related technologies. Upon expiration of our issued or licensed patents, we may lose some of our rights to exclude others from making, using, selling or importing products using the technology based on the expired patents. There is no assurance that competitors will not be able to design around our patents. We also rely on unpatented proprietary technology. We cannot assure you that we can meaningfully protect all our rights in our unpatented proprietary technology or that others will not independently develop substantially equivalent proprietary products or processes or otherwise gain access to our unpatented proprietary technology. Further, we may not be able to obtain patent protection or secure other intellectual property rights in all the countries in which we operate, and under the laws of such countries, patents and other intellectual property rights may be unavailable or limited in scope. If any of our patents fail to protect our technology, it would make it easier for our competitors to offer similar products. Our trade secrets may be vulnerable to disclosure or misappropriation by employees, contractors and other persons. Any inability on our part to adequately protect our intellectual property may have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations.
Expenses incurred with respect to monitoring, protecting, and defending our intellectual property rights could adversely affect our business.
Competitors and others may infringe on our intellectual property rights, or may allege that we have infringed on theirs. Monitoring infringement and misappropriation of intellectual property can be difficult and expensive, and we may not be able to detect infringement or misappropriation of our proprietary rights.
Our failure to secure trademark registrations could adversely affect our ability to market our product candidates and our business.
Our trademark applications in the United States and any other jurisdictions where we may file may not be allowed registration, and we may not be able to maintain or enforce our registered trademarks. During trademark registration proceedings, we may receive rejections. Although we are given an opportunity to respond to those rejections, we may be unable to overcome such rejections. In addition, in the USPTO and in corresponding foreign agencies, third parties are given an opportunity to oppose pending trademark applications and to seek to cancel registered trademarks. Opposition or cancellation proceedings may be filed against our applications and/or registrations, and our applications and/or registrations may not survive such proceedings. Failure to secure such trademark registrations in the United States and in foreign jurisdictions could adversely affect our ability to market our product candidates and our business.
We may not be able to adequately protect our intellectual property outside of the United States.
The laws in some foreign jurisdictions may not provide protection for our trade secrets and other intellectual property. If our trade secrets or other intellectual property are misappropriated in foreign jurisdictions, we may be without adequate remedies to address these issues. Additionally, we also rely on confidentiality and assignment of invention agreements to protect our intellectual property. These agreements may provide for contractual remedies in the event of misappropriation. We do not know to what extent, if any, these agreements and any remedies for their breach, will be enforced by a foreign or domestic court. In the event our intellectual property is misappropriated or infringed upon and an adequate remedy is not available, our future prospects will likely diminish.
Additionally, prosecuting and maintaining intellectual property, particularly patent rights, are very costly endeavors. We do not know whether legal and government fees will increase substantially and therefore are unable to predict whether cost may factor into our intellectual property strategy.
We operate in a highly competitive industry.
We may encounter competition from local, regional or national entities, some of which have superior resources or other competitive advantages in the larger therapy space. Intense competition may adversely affect our business, financial condition or results of operations. These competitors may be larger and more highly capitalized, with greater name recognition. We will compete with such companies on brand name, quality of services, level of expertise, advertising, product and service innovation and differentiation of product and services. As a result, our ability to secure significant market share may be impeded. Although we believe our services will enable us to service more patients than traditional providers, if these more established offices or providers start offering similar services to ours, their name recognition or experience may enable them to capture a greater market share.
RISKS RELATED TO OUR SECURITIES
Our share price could be volatile and our trading volume may fluctuate substantially.
The price of our Common Stock has been and may in the future continue to be extremely volatile. Many factors could have a significant impact on the future price of our shares of Common Stock, including:
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our inability to raise additional capital to fund our operations, whether through the issuance of equity securities or debt;
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our failure to successfully implement our business objectives;
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compliance with ongoing regulatory requirements;
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market acceptance of our products;
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changes in government regulations;
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general economic conditions and other external factors;
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actual or anticipated fluctuations in our quarterly financial and operating results; and
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the degree of trading liquidity in our shares of Common Stock.
A decline in the price of our shares of Common Stock could affect our ability to raise further working capital and adversely impact our ability to continue operations.
The relatively low price of our shares of Common Stock, and a decline in the price of our shares of Common Stock, could result in a reduction in the liquidity of our Common Stock and a reduction in our ability to raise capital. Because a significant portion of our operations has been and will continue to be financed through the sale of equity securities, a decline in the price of our shares of Common Stock could be especially detrimental to our liquidity and our operations. Such reductions and declines may force us to reallocate funds from other planned uses and may have a significant negative effect on our business plans and operations, including our ability to continue our current operations. If the price for our shares of Common Stock declines, it may be more difficult to raise additional capital. If we are unable to raise sufficient capital, and we are unable to generate funds from operations sufficient to meet our obligations, we will not have the resources to continue our operations.
The market price for our shares of Common Stock may also be affected by our ability to meet or exceed expectations of analysts or investors. Any failure to meet these expectations, even if minor, may have a material adverse effect on the market price of our shares of Common Stock.
Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (“FINRA”) sales practice requirements may also limit a stockholder’s ability to buy and sell our Common Stock.
FINRA has adopted rules that require that in recommending an investment to a customer, a broker-dealer must have reasonable grounds for believing that the investment is suitable for that customer. Prior to recommending speculative low-priced securities to their non-institutional customers, broker-dealers must make reasonable efforts to obtain information about the customer’s financial status, tax status, investment objectives and other information. Under interpretations of these rules, FINRA believes that there is a high probability that speculative low-priced securities will not be suitable for at least some customers. FINRA requirements make it more difficult for broker-dealers to recommend that their customers buy our Common Stock, which may limit your ability to buy and sell our Common Stock and have an adverse effect on the market for our shares.
Our Common Stock has in the past been subject to the “Penny Stock” rules of the SEC and the trading market in our securities is limited, which makes transactions in our stock cumbersome and may reduce the value of an investment in our stock.
The SEC has adopted a number of rules to regulate “penny stocks” that restricts transactions involving stock which is deemed to be penny stock. Such rules include Rules 3a51-1, 15g-1, 15g-2, 15g-3, 15g-4, 15g-5, 15g-6, 15g-7, and 15g-9 under the Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. These rules may have the effect of reducing the liquidity of penny stocks. “Penny stocks” generally are equity securities with a price of less than $5.00 per share (other than securities registered on certain national securities exchanges or quoted on NASDAQ if current price and volume information with respect to transactions in such securities is provided by the exchange or system). Our securities have in the past constituted a “penny stock” within the meaning of the rules. The additional sales practice and disclosure requirements imposed upon U.S. broker-dealers may discourage such broker-dealers from effecting transactions in shares of our Common Stock, which could severely limit the market liquidity of such shares and impede their sale in the secondary market.
A U.S. broker-dealer selling penny stock to anyone other than an established customer or “accredited investor” (generally, an individual with net worth in excess of $1,000,000 or an annual income exceeding $200,000, or $300,000 together with his or her spouse) must make a special suitability determination for the purchaser and must receive the purchaser’s written consent to the transaction prior to sale, unless the broker-dealer or the transaction is otherwise exempt. In addition, the “penny stock” regulations require the U.S. broker-dealer to deliver, prior to any transaction involving a “penny stock”, a disclosure schedule prepared in accordance with SEC standards relating to the “penny stock” market, unless the broker-dealer or the transaction is otherwise exempt. A U.S. broker-dealer is also required to disclose commissions payable to the U.S. broker-dealer and the registered representative and current quotations for the securities. Finally, a U.S. broker-dealer is required to submit monthly statements disclosing recent price information with respect to the “penny stock” held in a customer’s account and information with respect to the limited market in “penny stocks”.
Stockholders should be aware that, according to the SEC, the market for “penny stocks” has suffered in recent years from patterns of fraud and abuse. Such patterns include (i) control of the market for the security by one or a few broker-dealers that are often related to the promoter or issuer; (ii) manipulation of prices through prearranged matching of purchases and sales and false and misleading press releases; (iii) “boiler room” practices involving high-pressure sales tactics and unrealistic price projections by inexperienced sales persons; (iv) excessive and undisclosed bid-ask differentials and markups by selling broker-dealers; and (v) the wholesale dumping of the same securities by promoters and broker-dealers after prices have been manipulated to a desired level, resulting in investor losses. Our management is aware of the abuses that have occurred historically in the penny stock market. Although we do not expect to be in a position to dictate the behavior of the market or of broker-dealers who participate in the market, management will strive within the confines of practical limitations to prevent the described patterns from being established with respect to our securities.
We currently do not intend to pay dividends on our Common Stock. As result, your only opportunity to achieve a return on your investment is if the price of our Common Stock appreciates.
We currently do not expect to declare or pay dividends on our Common Stock. In addition, in the future we may enter into agreements that prohibit or restrict our ability to declare or pay dividends on our Common Stock. As a result, your only opportunity to achieve a return on your investment will be if the market price of our Common Stock appreciates and you sell your shares at a profit.
We could issue additional Common Stock, which might dilute the book value of our Common Stock.
Our Board has authority, without action or vote of our shareholders, to issue all or a part of our authorized but unissued shares. Such stock issuances could be made at a price that reflects a discount or a premium from the then-current trading price of our Common Stock. In addition, in order to raise capital, we may need to issue securities that are convertible into or exchangeable for our Common Stock. These issuances would dilute the percentage ownership interest, which would have the effect of reducing your influence on matters on which our shareholders vote, and might dilute the book value of our Common Stock. You may incur additional dilution if holders of stock warrants or options, whether currently outstanding or subsequently granted, exercise their options, or if warrant holders exercise their warrants to purchase shares of our Common Stock.
Future Issuance of Our Common Stock, Preferred Stock, Options and Warrants Could Dilute the Interests of Existing Stockholders.
We may issue additional shares of our Common Stock, preferred stock, options and warrants in the future. The issuance of a substantial amount of Common Stock, options and warrants could have the effect of substantially diluting the interests of our current stockholders. In addition, the sale of a substantial amount of Common Stock or preferred stock in the public market, or the exercise of a substantial number of warrants and options either in the initial issuance or in a subsequent resale by the target company in an acquisition which received such Common Stock as consideration or by investors who acquired such Common Stock in a private placement could have an adverse effect on the market price of our Common Stock.
The trading market for our Common Stock will, to some extent, depend on the research and reports that securities or industry analysts publish about us or our business. We do not have any control over these analysts. If one or more of the analysts who cover us from time to time should downgrade our shares or change their opinion of our business prospects, our share price would likely decline. If one or more of these analysts ceases coverage of our Company or fails to regularly publish reports on us, we could lose visibility in the financial markets, which could cause our share price or trading volume to decline.
Substantial future sales of shares of our Common Stock in the public market could cause our stock price to fall.
Holders of shares of Common Stock that we have issued, including shares of Common Stock issuable upon conversion and/or exercise of outstanding convertible notes, shares of preferred stock options and warrants, may be entitled to dispose of their shares pursuant to an exemption from registration under the Securities Act. Additional sales of a substantial number of our shares of our Common Stock in the public market, or the perception that sales could occur, could have a material adverse effect on the price of our Common Stock. Our Common Stock is quoted on the OTCQB Marketplace and there is not now, nor has there been, any significant market for shares of our Common Stock, and an active trading market for our shares may never develop or be sustained. Investors are currently able to use Rule 144 promulgated under the Securities Act to sell shares of our Common Stock and, if they do so, the then-prevailing market prices for our Common Stock may be reduced. Any substantial sales of our Common Stock may have an adverse effect on the market price of our securities.
We face risks related to Novel Coronavirus (“COVID-19”) which could significantly disrupt our research and development, operations, sales, and financial results.
Our business will be adversely impacted by the effects of the Novel Coronavirus (“COVID-19”). In addition to global macroeconomic effects, the COVID-19outbreak and any other related adverse public health developments will cause disruption to our operations, research and development, and sales activities. Our third-party manufacturers, third-party distributors, and our customers have been and will be disrupted by worker absenteeism, quarantines and restrictions on employees’ ability to work, office and factory closures, disruptions to ports and other shipping infrastructure, border closures, or other travel or health-related restrictions. Depending on the magnitude of such effects on our activities or the operations of our third-party manufacturers and third-party distributors, the supply of our products will be delayed, which could adversely affect our business, operations and customer relationships. In addition, the COVID-19 or other disease outbreak will in the short-run and may over the longer term adversely affect the economies and financial markets of many countries, resulting in an economic downturn that will affect demand for our products and impact our operating results. There can be no assurance that any decrease in sales resulting from the COVID-19will be offset by increased sales in subsequent periods. Although the magnitude of the impact of the COVID-19 outbreak on our business and operations remains uncertain, the continued spread of the COVID-19or the occurrence of other epidemics and the imposition of related public health measures and travel and business restrictions will adversely impact our business, financial condition, operating results and cash flows. In addition, we have experienced and will experience disruptions to our business operations resulting from quarantines, self-isolations, or other movement and restrictions on the ability of our employees to perform their jobs that may impact our ability to develop and design our products in a timely manner or meet required milestones or customer commitments.

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ITEM 1B. UNRESOLVED STAFF COMMENTS
Item 1B - Unresolved Staff Comments.
None.

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ITEM 2. PROPERTIES
Item 2 - Properties.
We do not own any real estate or other physical properties material to our operations. Our executive offices are located at 2390 East Orangewood Avenue, Suite 500, Anaheim, California 92806, and our telephone number is (714) 462-4880. We lease this property. On July 15, 2019, the Company and its landlord agreed that the Company would move to a larger space within the building that currently houses its principal executive offices. The Company extended the term of its lease for an additional 63 months beginning approximately November 1, 2019 (upon the landlord’s completion of the work on the new space). The extended term expires on January 31, 2025. The extended lease has escalating payments from $9,505 per month to $11,018 per month.
On June 16, 2020, the Company entered into a lease agreement, whereby the Company agreed to lease office space in Costa Mesa, California for a term of 5 years. Due to COVID-19, the Company was not able to move in or take possession until 30 days after shelter in place has been lifted in Orange County, CA. The Company would owe monthly rental payments ranging from $2,286 to $2,584 over the term of the lease. On September 20, 2020, the Company took possession of the office space. On October 25, 2023, the Company terminated the lease.

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ITEM 3. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
Item 3 - Legal Proceedings.
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The Company initiated litigation in 2019 based on a claim that Pellecome and Dr. Orbeck utilized the Company’s confidential information to advance their own weight loss product.
The Company dismissed this litigation without prejudice in July 2021.
On March 30, 2022, the court entered judgment in favor of Pellecome as an individual defendant whereby the Company was ordered to pay Pellecome total costs and attorneys’ fees of $235,886. Pursuant to the judgment, this amount is accruing interest at the rate of ten percent (10%) per annum from October 6, 2021 (the date of the original award of attorneys’ fees by the court which was followed by a number of filings by each party through February 2022).
The Company has not yet paid any amount to Pellecome. On May 27, 2022, the Company filed a notice of appeal with California Superior Court for Orange County regarding the March 30, 2022 judgment entered in favor of Pellecome. On February 2, 2023, the Company filed a motion requesting the California Superior Court for Orange County reverse and remand its prior ruling, including reversing the granting of Pellecome $222,933 in attorney’s fees. On October 4, 2023 the Court of Appeal of the State of California upheld the March 30, 2022 judgement in favor of Pellecome whereby $222,933 was awarded in attorney’s fees. On January 5, 2024 the California Superior Court for Orange County entered an amended judgement of $332,503 in favor of Pellecome for costs and attorneys’ fees, in addition to the $332,503 judgement the Company owes accrued interest of $57,412. As of December 31, 2023 The Company has accrued $322,000 as a loss contingency for this matter.

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ITEM 4. MINE SAFETY DISCLOSURE
Item 4 - Mine Safety Disclosures.
Not applicable.

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ITEM 5. MARKET FOR REGISTRANT'S COMMON EQUITY
Item 5 - Market for Registrant’s Common Equity, Related Stockholder Matters and Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities
Market Information
Our common stock began trading on the OTC Bulletin Board on August 30, 2010. Our common stock now trades on the OTCQB marketplace owned by OTC Markets Group Inc.
As of March 29, 2024, 8,815,454 shares of our common stock were issued and outstanding.
Holders
As of March 29, 2024, there were approximately 156 holders of record of our common stock. This number does not include shares held by brokerage clearing houses, depositories or others in unregistered form.
Dividend Policy
We have never paid any cash dividends on our capital stock and do not anticipate paying any cash dividends on our common stock in the foreseeable future. We intend to retain future earnings to fund ongoing operations and future capital requirements of our business. Any future determination to pay cash dividends will be at the discretion of the Board and will be dependent upon our financial condition, results of operations, capital requirements and such other factors as the Board deems relevant.
Transfer Agent and Registrar
The transfer agent and registrar for our common stock is VStock Transfer, LLC.
Rule 10B-18 Transactions
During the fiscal year ended December 31, 2023, there were no repurchases of the Company’s common stock by the Company.
Recent Sales of Unregistered Securities
The shares of common stock listed below were issued pursuant to the exemption from the registration requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, afforded by Section 4(a)(2) thereof for the sale of securities not involving a public offering:
During the year ended December 31, 2023, the Company issued an aggregate of 140,701 shares of its common stock for services rendered valued at $226,435 based on the underlying market value of the common stock at the date of issuance, among which 50,845 shares valued at $88,949 were issued to the board of directors for board compensation.
During the year ended December 31, 2023, the Company issued 171,296 shares of its common stock pursuant to the Lucido 2023 Subscription Agreement (as defined in Note 15), and 171,296 shares of its common stock pursuant to Galligan 2023 Subscription Agreement ( as defined in Note 15). These shares were recorded at a price of $1.75 per shares for gross proceeds to the Company of $600,000.
During the year ended December 31, 2023, the Company issued 174,409 shares of its common stock pursuant to the 2023 Q2 Subscription Agreement (as defined in Note 14). These shares were recorded at a price of $1.72 per shares for gross proceeds to the Company of $300,000.
During the year ended December 31, 2023, the Company issued an aggregate of 1,800 shares of its common stock as inducement shares pursuant to the 2023 Q4 Galligan Subscription Agreement (as defined in Note 15) and 2023 Q4 Lucido Subscription Agreement (as defined in Note 15). The proceeds of $15,000 were received in November 2023 but the shares have not been issued as of December 31, 2023.
During the year ended December 31, 2023, the Company issued 88,285 shares as additional consideration for the issuance of several promissory notes (see Note 9). The 88,285 shares of common stock were valued at an aggregate value of $92,623.
During the year ended December 31, 2023, the Company issued 183,606 shares of its common stock in connection with conversion of promissory notes (see Note 10). The 183,606 shares of common stock were valued at an aggregate value of $313,892, resulting in $34,338 of loss on settlement of debt recognized for the difference between the fair value of common stock issued and the carrying value of the debt. During the year ended December 31, 2023, the Company also issued 24,000 shares of its common stock in connection with conversion of accounts payable of $48,000. The 24,000 shares of common stock were valued at an aggregate value of $48,000.

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ITEM 6. SELECTED FINANCIAL DATA
Item 6 - Selected Financial Data.
Not applicable.

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ITEM 7. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS
Item 7 - Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.
This Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations includes a number of forward-looking statements that reflect Management’s current views with respect to future events and financial performance. You can identify these statements by forward-looking words such as “may” “will,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “believe,” “estimate” and “continue,” or similar words. Those statements include statements regarding the intent, belief or current expectations of us and members of its management team as well as the assumptions on which such statements are based. Prospective investors are cautioned that any such forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and involve risk and uncertainties, and that actual results may differ materially from those contemplated by such forward-looking statements.
Readers are urged to carefully review and consider the various disclosures made by us in this report and in our other reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Important factors currently known to us could cause actual results to differ materially from those in forward-looking statements. We undertake no obligation to update or revise forward-looking statements to reflect changed assumptions, the occurrence of unanticipated events or changes in the future operating results over time. We believe that its assumptions are based upon reasonable data derived from and known about our business and operations and the business and operations of the Company. No assurances are made that actual results of operations or the results of our future activities will not differ materially from its assumptions. Factors that could cause differences include, but are not limited to, expected market demand for the Company’s services, fluctuations in pricing for materials, and competition.
Business Overview
BioCorRx Inc., through its subsidiaries, develops and provides addiction treatment solutions offering a unique approach to the treatment of substance use and other related disorders. The Company also controls BioCorRx Pharmaceuticals Inc., a clinical-stage drug development subsidiary currently seeking FDA approval for BICX104, an implantable naltrexone pellet for the treatment of alcohol and opioid use disorders.
Beat Addiction Recovery is a substance use disorder recovery program that typically includes BioCorRx's proprietary Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) modules along with peer support via mobile app along with medication prescribed by an independent treating physician under their discretion.
The UnCraveRx® Weight Loss Program is also a medication-assisted weight loss program that includes access to concierge on-demand wellness specialists: nutritionists, fitness experts, and personal support from behavioral experts.
BioCorRx makes the Beat Addiction Recovery Program and UnCraveRx® Weight Loss Management Program available to healthcare providers to utilize when the healthcare provider determines it is medically appropriate and indicated for his or her patients. Any physician or medical professional is solely responsible for treatment options prescribed or recommended to his or her patients.
BioCorRx has issued several license and distribution agreements to several unrelated third parties involving the establishment of alcoholism and opioid addiction rehabilitation and treatment centers and creating certain addiction rehabilitation programs.
BICX102 is an implantable pellet of naltrexone that was the original product candidate being developed under award UG3DA047925 and BICX104 is another pellet of naltrexone that subsequently became the lead product candidate with minor excipient differences between the BICX102 and BICX104. BICX102/BICX104 research was supported by the National Institute On Drug Abuse of the National Institutes of Health under Award Number UG3DA047925 and UH3DA047925.
BICX104 is being developed through a cooperative agreement with the National Institutes of Health (NIDA), part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH), under award number UH3DA047925, funded by the Helping to End Addiction Long-term Initiative, or NIH HEAL Initiative. This award is subject to the Cooperative Agreement Terms and Conditions of Award as set forth in RFA DA-19-002 entitled, Development of Medications to Prevent and Treat Opioid Use Disorders (OUD) and Overdose (UG3/UH3) (Clinical Trial Optional).
BICX104 is a biodegradable, long-acting subcutaneous pellet of naltrexone for the treatment of opioid use disorder (OUD) being developed with the goal of improving patient compliance to naltrexone therapy compared to other marketed treatments. In Phase I, an open-label, single-center study in two parallel groups of randomized healthy volunteers to evaluate the PK and safety of BICX104 and the once-a-month intramuscular naltrexone injection (Vivitrol), BICX104 was well tolerated with no serious adverse events and achieved 84 days of therapeutic naltrexone plasma concentrations. BICX104 is being developed under BioCorRx Pharmaceuticals Inc., the Company’s majority-owned clinical-stage pharmaceutical subsidiary.
In August 2017, the Company announced that it had decided to seek U.S. Food and Drug Administration (the “FDA”) approval on BICX102. BICX102 is a long-acting naltrexone implant that can last several months being developed for opioid dependence and alcohol use disorders. The pre-IND meeting date for BICX102 took place on January 24, 2018. On February 12, 2018, the Company announced that the FDA deemed the 505(b)(2) pathway as an acceptable route for approval for BICX102.. A grant application was submitted to the National Institutes of Health on May 14, 2018 for funding the development and study plans for BICX102. On January 17, 2019, the Company received a Notice of Award from the United States Department of Health and Human Services for a grant from the National Institutes of Health (“NIH”) in support of BICX102/BICX104 from the National Institute on Drug Abuse. The grant provided for (i) $2,842,430 in funding during the first year and (ii) $2,831,838 during the second year subject to the terms and conditions specified in the grant, including satisfactory progress of project and the availability of funds. In January 2020, the Company was awarded a second year of funding from the National Institute on Drug Abuse (“NIDA”) to support the development of a 3-month implantable depot pellet of naltrexone for the treatment of Opioid Use Disorder, which the Company refers to as BICX102/BICX104. The grant provided for $2,831,838 during the second year subject to the terms and conditions specified in the grant, including satisfactory progress of project and availability of funds. BICX102 is an implantable pellet of naltrexone that was the original product candidate and BICX104 is another pellet of naltrexone that subsequently became the lead product candidate with minor excipient differences between the BICX102 and BICX104. On August 27, 2021, the Company received a Notice of Award from the United States Department of Health and Human Services for a grant from National Institute on Drug Abuse for BICX104. The grant provides for $3,453,367 in funding during the third year subject to the terms and conditions specified in the grant, including satisfactory progress of project and the availability of funds. On March 31, 2022, the Company received a Notice of Award from the United States Department of Health and Human Services for a grant from National Institute on Drug Abuse. The grant provides for $99,431 in additional funding during the third year subject to the terms and conditions specified in the grant, including satisfactory progress of project and the availability of funds. Grant receivables were $76,266 and $122,652 as of December 31, 2023 and 2022, respectively. Deferred revenues related to the grant were $0 as of December 31, 2023 and 2022. $932,996 and $1,789,496 were recorded as grant income during the year ended December 31, 2023 and 2022, respectively.
On March 1, 2024 BioCorRx Pharmaceuticals Inc. was awarded a 3-year grant for approximately $11 million from the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA), part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH), under award number U01DA059994 for the development of BICX104, a subcutaneous, long-duration naltrexone implantable pellet, alone or in conjunction with bupropion for the treatment of methamphetamine use disorder (MUD).
About MUD. Research has shown that methamphetamine is a highly addictive stimulant and one of the most misused stimulant drugs in the world. Some of the side effects of MUD are severe dental problems, memory loss, aggression, psychotic behavior, and damage to the cardiovascular system. In 2022 the National Survey on Drug Use and Health reported that more than 16.6 million people used methamphetamine at least once during their lifetime.
About OUD. OUD is a chronic disorder, with serious potential consequences including disability, relapses, and death. Opioids, used medically for pain relief, have analgesic and central nervous system depressant effects as well as the potential to cause euphoria with an overpowering desire to use opioids despite the consequences. OUD can involve misuse of prescribed opioid medications, use of diverted opioid medications, or illicitly obtained heroin. OUD is typically a chronic and relapsing illness, that is associated with significantly increased rates of morbidity and mortality.
Recent Developments
In December 2019, a novel strain of coronavirus (“COVID-19”) surfaced. The spread of COVID-19 around the world in the first quarter of 2020 has caused significant volatility in U.S. and international markets. There is significant uncertainty around the breadth and duration of business disruptions related to COVID-19, as well as its impact on the U.S. and international economies and, as such, the Company is unable to determine if it will have a material impact to its operations.
On January 25, 2023, the Company issued an unsecured promissory note payable to a third party for $50,000 with principal and interest due January 25, 2024, with a stated interest rate of 12.5% per annum. The promissory note is currently at default as of the filing date of the Form 10-K. Under the terms of the note the Company shall pay quarterly interest payments of $1,563. The balance outstanding as of December 31, 2023 was $50,000. The interest expense during the year ended December 31, 2023 was $5,839. The Company made an interest payment of $4,688 during the year ended December 31, 2023. If the Company fails to make any payment due under the terms of the promissory note, the stated interest rate of the note shall be increased to 20%. As additional consideration for the loan the Company issued 4,285 shares of common stock and valued at $6,000, which was recognized as debt discount. During the year ended December 31, 2023, the Company amortized $5,605 of debt discount as interest expense.
On March 16, 2023, the Company received $50,000 advances from Louis C Lucido, a member of the Company’s Board of Directors. The balance outstanding as of December 31, 2023 was $50,000.
On August 29, 2023, the Company issued an unsecured promissory note payable to Louis C Lucido, a member of the Company’s Board of Directors, for $150,000 with principal and interest due August 29, 2024, with a stated interest rate of 8% per annum. The promissory note, together with all accrued interest, shall be converted into common shares at a conversion price of $2.00 per share on or before August 29, 2024. The balance outstanding as of December 31, 2023 was $150,000. The interest expense during the year ended December 31, 2023 was $4,077. In connection with the issuance of the promissory note, the Company issued the warrant that entitles Mr. Lucido to purchase 150,000 common shares. The warrant shall have a term of three years with an exercise price of $2.00 and shall be equitably adjusted to offset the effect of any stock splits and similar events. The Company allocated the proceeds based on the relative fair value of the debt and the warrants, resulting in the recognition of $87,724 of debt discount on such promissory note. As additional consideration for the debt, the Company issued 18,000 shares of common stock valued at $29,340, which was also recognized as debt discount. During the year ended December 31, 2023, the Company amortized $39,770 of debt discount as interest expense.
On September 6, 2023, the Company issued an unsecured promissory note payable to one third party for $150,000 with principal and interest due September 6, 2024, with a stated interest rate of 8% per annum. The third party has the option to select the repayment in cash or in stock of the Company at $2.00 per share. The balance outstanding as of December 31, 2023 was $150,000. The interest expense during the year ended December 31, 2023 was $3,847. If the Company fails to make any payment due under the terms of the promissory note, the interest rate shall increase to 15% per annum. In connection with the issuance of the promissory note, the Company issued the warrant that entitles the third party to purchase 150,000 common shares. The warrant shall have a term of three years with an exercise price of $2.00 and shall be equitably adjusted to offset the effect of any stock splits and similar events. The Company allocated the proceeds based on the relative fair value of the debt and the warrants, resulting in the recognition of $88,820 of debt discount on such promissory note. As additional consideration for the debt, the Company issued 18,000 shares of common stock valued at $30,240, which was also recognized as debt discount. During the year ended December 31, 2023, the Company amortized $38,164 of debt discount as interest expense.
On October 30, 2023, the Company’s Board of Directors approved Brady Granier’s request for a paid administrative leave of absence from his position as the President of the Company for the period between October 30, 2023 and January 30, 2024. On December 29, 2023, Brady Granier submitted his letter of resignation as President of the Company and Chief Executive Officer of BioCorRx Pharmaceuticals, effective January 31, 2024. Mr. Granier will continue to serve as a member of the Company’s board of directors.
On November 9, 2023, the Company entered into a Subscription Agreement (the “2023 Q4 Galligan Subscription Agreement”) with the J and R Galligan Revocable Trust, managed by Mr. Galligan, currently a holder of approximately 15% of the Company’s shares of common stock and a member of the Company’s Board of Directors. Pursuant to the 2023 Q4 Galligan Subscription Agreement, the J and R Galligan Revocable Trust purchased shares of the Company’s common stock, par value 0.001 per share, in the aggregate amount of $7,500 at a purchase price of $1.60 per share, for a total of 4,687 shares of common stock. Simultaneously, the Company issued a warrant that entitles the J and R Galligan Revocable Trust to purchase 7,500 common stock at an exercise price of $2.00, expiring 4 years from the date of issuance in connection with the sale of common stock. Additionally, in connection with the 2023 Q4 Galligan Subscription Agreement, the Company issued 900 shares of its common stock to the J and R Galligan Revocable Trust as inducement shares. The proceeds of $7,500 were received in November 2023 but the 4,687 shares have not been issued as of December 31, 2023.
On November 9, 2023, the Company entered into a Subscription Agreement (the “2023 Q4 Lucido Subscription Agreement”) with Louis C Lucido. Pursuant to the 2023 Q4 Lucido Subscription Agreement, Mr. Lucido purchased shares of the Company’s common stock, par value 0.001 per share, in the aggregate amount of $7,500 at a purchase price of $1.60 per share, for a total of 4,687 shares of common stock. Simultaneously, the Company issued a warrant that entitles Mr. Lucido to purchase 7,500 common stock at an exercise price of $2.00, expiring 4 years from the date of issuance in connection with the sale of common stock. Additionally, in connection with the 2023 Q4 Lucido Subscription Agreement, the Company issued 900 shares of its common stock to Mr. Lucido as inducement shares. The proceeds of $7,500 were received in November 2023 but the 4,687 shares have not been issued as of December 31, 2023.
On November 10, 2023, the Company issued an unsecured promissory note payable to a third party with principal and interest due August 10, 2024, with a stated interest rate of 8% per annum. The cash proceeds of the promissory note was $200,000, and the principal amount of the promissory note was $220,000. Upon the occurrence of any event of default that has not been cured within 30 calendar days from the date of the event of default, the outstanding balance shall immediately increase to 125% of the outstanding balance immediately prior to the occurrence of the event of default. The fair value of the event of default penalty put option, which was $26,730, was recognized as a derivative liability and debt discount on the consolidated balance sheet as of December 31, 2023. The balance outstanding as of December 31, 2023 was $220,000. The interest expense during the year ended December 31, 2023 was $2,459. In connection with the issuance of the promissory note, the Company issued the warrant that entitles the third party to purchase 200,000 common shares. The warrant shall have a term of four years with an exercise price of $2.00 and shall be equitably adjusted to offset the effect of any stock splits and similar events. As additional consideration for the debt, the Company issued 24,000 shares of common stock valued at $36,480. The Company allocated the proceeds based on the relative fair value of the debt, the warrants and the stock, resulting in the recognition of $140,355 of debt discount on such promissory note. During the year ended December 31, 2023, the Company amortized $31,100 of debt discount as interest expense.
On December 8, 2023, the Company issued an unsecured promissory note payable to a third party with principal and interest due September 8, 2024, with a stated interest rate of 8% per annum. The cash proceeds of the promissory note was $200,000, and the principal amount of the promissory note was $220,000. Upon the occurrence of any event of default that has not been cured within 30 calendar days from the date of the event of default, the outstanding balance shall immediately increase to 125% of the outstanding balance immediately prior to the occurrence of the event of default. The fair value of the event of default penalty put option, which was $26,730, was recognized as a derivative liability and debt discount on the consolidated balance sheet as of December 31, 2023. The balance outstanding as of December 31, 2023 was $220,000. The interest expense during the year ended December 31, 2023 was $1,109. In connection with the issuance of the promissory note, the Company issued the warrant that entitles the third party to purchase 200,000 common shares. The warrant shall have a term of four years with an exercise price of $2.00 and shall be equitably adjusted to offset the effect of any stock splits and similar events. As additional consideration for the debt, the Company issued 24,000 shares of common stock valued at $27,120. The Company allocated the proceeds based on the relative fair value of the debt, the warrants and the stock, resulting in the recognition of $123,270 of debt discount on such promissory note. During the year ended December 31, 2023, the Company amortized $12,546 of debt discount as interest expense.
During the year ended December 31, 2023, the Company received $171,273 advances from Lourdes Felix. The balance outstanding as of December 31, 2023 was $136,273.
Effective as of October 30, 2023, Lourdes Felix, the Company’s Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, assumed Mr. Granier’s responsibilities during his paid administrative leave of absence. Ms. Felix’s compensation remains unchanged.
Results of Operations
Year ended December 31, 2023 Compared with Year ended December 31, 2022
Revenues, net
$ 89,160
$ 213,841
Total operating expenses
(3,876,956 )
(4,911,836 )
Interest expense - related parties
(692,586 )
(935,806 )
Interest expense, net
(194,041 )
(150,969 )
Loss on settlement of debt
(34,338 )
(198,939 )
Loss on contingency
-
(322,000 )
Grant income
932,996
1,789,496
Other miscellaneous income
5,275
139,381
Net loss
(3,770,490 )
(4,376,832 )
Non-controlling interest
3,577
7,419
Net loss attributable to BioCorRx Inc.
$ (3,766,913 )
$ (4,369,413 )
Revenues
Total net revenues for the year ended December 31, 2023 were $89,160 compared with $213,841 for the year ended December 31, 2022, reflecting a decrease of 58%. Sales/access fees for the year ended December 31, 2023 and 2022 were $20,852 and $14,360, respectively, reflecting an increase of $6,492. The primary reason for the increase in 2023 is directly related to the increased number of patients treated at licensed clinics. Project support income for the year ended December 31, 2023 and 2022 were $25,817 and $150,578, respectively, reflecting a decrease of $124,761. The project support income is generated from administrative support to Biotechnology research customers, which is recognized upon the transfer of promised goods to customers. The primary reason for the decrease in 2023 is directly related to the development of the new revenue stream during 2022 which ceased in January 2023. Distribution rights income for the year ended December 31, 2023 and 2022 were $33,256 and $37,293, respectively, reflecting a decrease of $4,037. The primary reason for the decrease in distribution rights income was due to the deferred revenues from certain licenses were fully amortized. Membership/program fees for the year ended December 31, 2023 and 2022 were $9,235 and $11,610, respectively. The primary reason for the decrease in 2023 was due to the decreased customers of the Company’s UnCraveRx™ Weight Loss Management Program.
Total Operating Expenses
Total operating expenses for the year ended December 31, 2023 and 2022 were $3,876,956 and $4,911,836, respectively, reflecting a decrease of $1,034,880.
The reasons for the decrease in 2023 are primarily due to (i) a decrease of $568,395 in research and development expense and conclusion of the preclinical studies of BICX102/BICX104, from $1,459,458 for the year ended December 31, 2022 to $891,063 for the year ended December 31, 2023, (ii) a decrease of $212,794 in advertising expenses from $325,965 for the year ended December 31, 2022 to $113,170 for the year ended December 31, 2023, (iii) a decrease of $138,971 in payroll expense, from $931,305 for the year ended December 31, 2022 to $792,334 for the year ended December 31, 2023, and (iv) a decrease of $100,926 in consulting expense, from $732,173 for the year ended December 31, 2022 to $631,247 for the year ended December 31, 2023.
Interest Expense - Related Parties
Interest expense - related parties for the year ended December 31, 2023 and 2022 were $692,586 and $935,806, respectively. During 2022, one promissory note issued to a related party went into default. Based on the terms of the promissory note, the Company issued warrants to the related party as additional consideration to cure the default. The decrease of related parties interest expense is mainly due to the recognition of the fair value of such warrants as interest expense.
Interest Expense
Interest expense for the year ended December 31, 2023 and 2022 were $194,041 and $150,969, respectively. The increase is mainly due to (i) the issuance of one note payable with a stated interest rate of 13% per annum and (ii) the issuance of three note payables with a stated interest rate of 8% per annum during 2023.
Loss on Settlement of Debt
Loss on settlement of debt for the year ended December 31, 2023 and 2022 were $34,338 and $198,939, respectively.
During the year ended December 31, 2023, the Company issued an aggregate of 183,606 shares of its common stock in connection with conversion of promissory notes and accrued interest, resulting in $34,338 of loss on settlement of debt recognized for the difference between the fair value of common stock issued and the carrying value of the debt.
During the year ended December 31, 2022, the Company issued an aggregate of 485,220 shares of its common stock in connection with conversion of promissory notes and accounts payable, resulting in $198,939 of loss on settlement of debt recognized for the difference between the fair value of common stock issued and the carrying value of the debt.
Loss on Contingency
The Company initiated litigation in 2019 based on a claim that Pellecome and Dr. Orbeck utilized the Company’s confidential information to advance their own weight loss product. The Company dismissed this litigation without prejudice in July 2021. On March 30, 2022, the court entered judgment in favor of Pellecome as an individual defendant whereby the Company was ordered to pay Pellecome total costs and attorneys’ fees of $235,886. Pursuant to the judgment, this amount is accruing interest at the rate of ten percent (10%) per annum from October 6, 2021 (the date of the original award of attorneys’ fees by the court which was followed by a number of filings by each party through February 2022). The Company has not yet paid any amount to Pellecome. On May 27, 2022, the Company filed a notice of appeal with California Superior Court for Orange County regarding the March 30, 2022 judgment entered in favor of Pellecome. On February 2, 2023, the Company filed a motion requesting the California Superior Court for Orange County reverse and remand its prior ruling, including reversing the granting of Pellecome $222,933 in attorney’s fees. While the Company cannot predict the outcome of this matter, the Company has accrued $322,000 as a loss contingency for this matter. On October 4, 2023 the Court of Appeal of the State of California upheld the March 30, 2022 judgement in favor of Pellecome whereby $222,933 was awarded in attorney’s fees. On January 5, 2024 the California Superior Court for Orange County entered an amended judgement of $332,503 in favor of Pellecome for costs and attorneys’ fees, this amount includes accrued interest of $57,412. As of December 31, 2023 The Company has accrued $322,000 as a loss contingency for this matter.
Grant Income
During the year ended December 31, 2023, the Company recognized grant income of $932,996 as compared to $1,789,496 for the comparable period last year. The larger grant income in 2022 was due on May 7, 2021, the FDA cleared the Company’s Investigational New Drug Application (IND) application for BICX104. On August 27, 2021, the Company received a Notice of Award from the United States Department of Health and Human Services for a grant from National Institute on Drug Abuse. The grant provides for $3,453,367 in funding during the third year subject to the terms and conditions specified in the grant, including satisfactory progress of project and the availability of funds. The funds are available to reimburse the Company for certain incurred direct costs and 17% of indirect costs. Indirect costs are costs that are not directly related to the project itself but are required to conduct the research and are critical to the success of the project and organization as a whole.
Other Miscellaneous Income
Other miscellaneous income for the year ended December 31, 2023 and 2022 were $5,275 and $139,381, respectively. The larger other miscellaneous income during the year ended December 31, 2022 was mainly generated by the forgiveness of the PPP loan on August 22, 2022.
Net Loss
For the year ended December 31, 2023, the Company experienced a net loss of $3,770,490 compared with a net loss of $4,376,832 for the year ended December 31, 2022. The decrease in net loss is primarily due to the decreased operating expenses, net of decreased revenues.
Liquidity and Capital Resources
As of December 31, 2023, the Company had cash of $65,222. The following table provides a summary of the Company’s net cash flows from operating, investing, and financing activities.
Net cash used in operating activities
$ (1,853,282 )
$ (2,041,773 )
Net cash provided by financing activities
1,849,889
2,024,550
Net decrease in cash
(3,393 )
(17,223 )
Cash, beginning of year
68,615
85,838
Cash, end of year
$ 65,222
$ 68,615
The Company has historically sought and continue to seek financing from private sources to move its business plan forward. In order to satisfy the financial commitments, the Company had relied upon private party financing that has inherent risks in terms of availability and adequacy of funding. During the year ended December 31, 2023 and 2022, the Company received $915,000 and $1,250,000, respectively, proceeds from common stock subscription agreements.
On February 22, 2024, the Company’s subsidiary BioCorRx Pharmaceuticals Inc. was awarded a grant of $11,029,977 from the National Institutes of Health’s National Institute on Drug Abuse, ("NIDA"). The grant provides the Company with additional resources for the ongoing research of BICX104, a sustained release naltrexone implant for the treatment of methamphetamine use disorder. The grant provides for (i) $4,131,123 in funding during the first year, (ii) $3,638,268 during the second-year, and (iii) $3,260,586 during the third-year subject to the terms and conditions specified in the grant, including satisfactory progress of project and the availability of funds. Government grants are agreements that generally provide cost reimbursement for certain types of expenditures in return for research and development activities over a contractually defined period.
Net Cash Flow from Operating Activities
Net cash used in operating activities was $1,853,282 for the year ended December 31, 2023 compared to $2,041,773 used in operating activities for the year ended December 31, 2022. The decrease was primarily due to a decrease in net loss of $606,342 and a decrease in operating assets of $232,205, net a decrease in operating liabilities of $138,810 and non-cash adjustments of $511,246.
Net Cash Flow from Financing Activities
Net cash provided by financing activities decreased by $174,661, from $2,024,550 provided by financing activities for the year ended December 31, 2022 to $1,849,889 cash provided by financing activities for the year ended December 31, 2023.
During the year ended December 31, 2023, the Company entered into five subscription agreements pursuant to which the Company issued an aggregate of 518,801 shares of common stock for gross proceeds of $915,000. Of the 518,801 shares of common stock, 1,800 shares were issued as inducement shares for the investors to subscribe to shares at a price of $1.60 per share for gross proceeds of $15,000. The proceeds were received in November 2023 but the shares have not been issued as of December 31, 2023. The Company issued 340,505 shares of common stock for proceeds of $1,250,000 during the year ended December 31, 2022.
On January 25, 2023, the Company issued an unsecured promissory note payable to a third party for $50,000 with principal and interest due January 25, 2024, with a stated interest rate of 12.5% per annum. The promissory note is currently at default as of the filing date of the Form 10-K. Under the terms of the note the Company shall pay quarterly interest payments of $1,563. The balance outstanding as of December 31, 2023 was $50,000.
On March 16, 2023, the Company received $50,000 advances from Louis C Lucido, a member of the Company’s Board of Directors. The balance outstanding as of December 31, 2023 was $50,000.
During the year ended December 31, 2023, the Company received $171,273 advances from Lourdes Felix. The balance outstanding as of December 31, 2023 was $136,273.
On August 29, 2023, the Company issued an unsecured promissory note payable to Louis C Lucido, a member of the Company’s Board of Directors, for $150,000 with principal and interest due August 29, 2024, with a stated interest rate of 8% per annum. The promissory note, together with all accrued interest, shall be converted into common shares at a conversion price of $2.00 per share on or before August 29, 2024. The balance outstanding as of December 31, 2023 was $150,000.
On September 6, 2023, the Company issued an unsecured promissory note payable to one third party for $150,000 with principal and interest due September 6, 2024, with a stated interest rate of 8% per annum. The third party has the option to select the repayment in cash or in stock of the Company at $2.00 per share. The balance outstanding as of December 31, 2023 was $150,000.
On November 10, 2023, the Company issued an unsecured promissory note payable to a third party with principal and interest due August 10, 2024, with a stated interest rate of 8% per annum. The cash proceeds of the promissory note was $200,000, and the principal amount of the promissory note was $220,000. The balance outstanding as of December 31, 2023 was $220,000.
On December 8, 2023, the Company issued an unsecured promissory note payable to a third party with principal and interest due September 8, 2024, with a stated interest rate of 8% per annum. The cash proceeds of the promissory note was $200,000, and the principal amount of the promissory note was $220,000. The balance outstanding as of December 31, 2023 was $220,000.
Going Concern
The Company’s financial statements are prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles applicable to a going concern. This contemplates the realization of assets and the liquidation of liabilities in the normal course of business. As of December 31, 2023, the Company had a working capital deficit of $(6,244,090), and an accumulated deficit of $78,103,018. The Company has not yet generated any significant revenues, and has incurred net losses since inception. These conditions raise substantial doubt about the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern for the next twelve-month period since the date of the financial statements were issued.
The Company believes that its current cash on hand will not be sufficient to fund its projected operating requirements for the next twelve months since the date of the issuance of the financial statements.
The Company will be dependent upon the raising of additional capital through placement of its common stock in order to implement the Company’s business plan or by using outside financing. There can be no assurance that the Company will be successful in these situations in order to continue as a going concern. The Company is funding its operations by additional borrowings and some shareholder advances.
Off Balance Sheet Arrangements
The Company does not have any off balance sheet arrangements that have or are reasonably likely to have a current or future effect on its financial condition, changes in financial condition, sales or expenses, results of operations, liquidity or capital expenditures, or capital resources that are material to an investment in its securities.
Critical Accounting Estimates
Our significant accounting policies are described in "Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements-NOTE 2 -Significant Accounting Policies" in "Part II., Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data" of this Annual Report. The Company's consolidated financial statements are prepared in accordance with GAAP. The preparation of consolidated financial statements requires management to make assumptions and estimates that affect the reported results of operations and financial position. The following is a discussion of the accounting policies, estimates and judgments that management believes are most significant in the application of GAAP used in the preparation of our consolidated financial statements. These accounting policies, among others, may involve a high degree of complexity and judgment on the part of management. Further, these estimates and other factors, including those outside of our control could have significant adverse impact to our financial condition, results of operations and cash flows.
Income taxes
Deferred income tax assets and liabilities are determined based on the estimated future tax effects of net operating loss and credit carry forwards and temporary differences between the tax basis of assets and liabilities and their respective financial reporting amounts measured at the current enacted tax rates. The Company records an estimated valuation allowance on its deferred income tax assets if it is more likely than not that these deferred income tax assets will not be realized. The Company recognizes a tax benefit from an uncertain tax position only if it is more likely than not that the tax position will be sustained on examination by taxing authorities, based on the technical merits of the position. The tax benefits recognized in the consolidated financial statements from such a position are measured based on the largest benefit that has a greater than 50% likelihood of being realized upon ultimate settlement. Refer to "Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements-NOTE 19 - Income Taxes" in "Part II., Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data" of this Annual Report for more information.
Loss contingencies
Loss contingencies are existing conditions, situations or circumstances involving uncertainty as to possible loss that will ultimately be resolved when future events occur or fail to occur. Such contingencies include, but are not limited to, environmental obligations, litigation, regulatory investigations and proceedings, product quality and losses resulting from other events and developments. When a loss is considered probable and reasonably estimable, we record a liability in the amount of our best estimate for the ultimate loss. When there appears to be a range of possible costs with equal likelihood, liabilities are based on the low-end of such range. However, the likelihood of a loss with respect to a particular contingency is often difficult to predict and determining a meaningful estimate of the loss or a range of loss may not be practicable based on the information available and the potential effect of future events and negotiations with or decisions by third parties that will determine the ultimate resolution of the contingency. Moreover, it is not uncommon for such matters to be resolved over many years, during which time relevant developments and new information must be continuously evaluated to determine both the likelihood of potential loss and whether it is possible to reasonably estimate a range of possible loss. Disclosure is provided for material loss contingencies when a loss is probable but a reasonable estimate cannot be made, and when it is reasonably possible that a loss will be incurred or the amount of a loss will exceed the recorded provision. We regularly review contingencies to determine whether the likelihood of loss has changed and to assess whether a reasonable estimate of the loss or range of loss can be made. Refer to "Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements-NOTE 18 - Commitments and Contingencies" in "Part II., Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data" of this Annual Report for more information.
Research and development costs
The Company accounts for research and development costs in accordance with the Accounting Standards Codification subtopic 730-10, Research and Development (“ASC 730-10”). Under ASC 730-10, all research and development costs must be charged to expense as incurred. Accordingly, internal research and development costs are expensed as incurred. Third-party research and developments costs are expensed when the contracted work has been performed or as milestone results have been achieved. Company-sponsored research and development costs related to both present and future products are expensed in the period incurred. Refer to "Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements-NOTE 2 - Significant Accounting Policies" in "Part II., Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data" of this Annual Report for more information.

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ITEM 7A. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK
Item 7A - Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk.
Not applicable.

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ITEM 8. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTARY DATA
Item 8 - Financial Statements and Supplementary Data.
Our financial statements are contained in pages through, which appear at the end of this Form 10-K Annual Report.

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ITEM 9. CHANGES IN AND DISAGREEMENTS WITH ACCOUNTANTS
Item 9 - Changes in and Disagreements with Accountants on Accounting and Financial Disclosures.
There are no reportable events under this item for the year ended December 31, 2023.

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ITEM 9A. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES
Item 9A - Controls and Procedures.
Disclosure Controls and Procedures
We maintain disclosure controls and procedures that are designed to ensure that material information required to be disclosed in our periodic reports filed under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or 1934 Act, is recorded, processed, summarized, and reported within the time periods specified in the SEC’s rules and forms and to ensure that such information is accumulated and communicated to our management, including our Chief Executive Officer (“CEO”), President, and Chief Financial Officer (“CFO”) as appropriate, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure. Our disclosure controls and procedures are also designed to ensure that such information is accumulated and communicated to management to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure. Based upon the most recent evaluation of internal controls over financial reporting, our Chief Executive Officer (our principal executive officer) and our Chief Financial Officer (our principal financial officer) identified material weaknesses in our internal control over financial reporting. Our management recognizes that any controls and procedures, no matter how well designed and operated, can provide only reasonable assurance of achieving their objectives, and management necessarily applies its judgment in evaluating the cost-benefit relationship of possible controls and procedures. During an evaluation of disclosure controls and procedures as of December 31, 2023, conducted as part of our annual audit and preparation of our annual financial statements, our management, including our CEO and CFO, concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures were not effective due to the reasons: (i) policies and procedures which are not yet adequately documented. We retain a third party with relevant expertise to support us and assist us in enhancing our policies and procedures, (ii) insufficient GAAP experience regarding complex transactions and reporting, and (iii) an insufficient number of staff to maintain optimal segregation of duties and levels of oversight resulting from our small size and testing of the operating effectiveness of the controls.
Notwithstanding the material weaknesses described above, our management, including the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, has concluded that financial statements, and other financial information included in this annual report, fairly present in all material respects our financial condition, results of operations, and cash flows as of and for the periods presented in this annual report. We intend to retain additional accounting staff and support to enhance our controls and procedures.
Management’s Report on Internal Controls Over Financial Reporting
As required by SEC rules and regulations implementing Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act, our management is responsible for establishing and maintaining adequate internal control over financial reporting. Our internal control over financial reporting is designed to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of our consolidated financial statements for external reporting purposes in accordance with GAAP. Our internal control over financial reporting includes those policies and procedures that:
(1) pertain to the maintenance of records that, in reasonable detail, accurately and fairly reflect the transactions and dispositions of the assets of our company,
(2) provide reasonable assurance that transactions are recorded as necessary to permit preparation of financial statements in accordance with GAAP, and that our receipts and expenditures are being made only in accordance with authorizations of our management and directors, and
(3) provide reasonable assurance regarding prevention or timely detection of unauthorized acquisition, use or disposition of our assets that could have a material effect on the financial statements.
Because of its inherent limitations, internal control over financial reporting may not prevent or detect errors or misstatements in our financial statements. Also, projections of any evaluation of effectiveness to future periods are subject to the risk that controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions, or that the degree or compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate. Management assessed the effectiveness of our internal control over financial reporting at December 31, 2023. In making these assessments, management used the criteria set forth by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO) in Internal Control - Integrated Framework (2013). Based on our assessments and those criteria, management determined that we did not maintain effective internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2023, due to the material weakness in our internal control over the financial reporting process.
Management has implemented remediation steps to improve our internal control over financial reporting. Specifically, we expanded and improved our review process for complex securities and related accounting standards. We plan to further improve this process by enhancing access to accounting literature, identification of third-party professionals with whom to consult regarding complex accounting applications and implementing additional layers of reviews in the financial close process.
This Annual Report on Form 10-K does not include an attestation report of our independent registered public accounting firm due to our status as an emerging growth company under the JOBS Act.
Changes in Internal Control
There has been no change in our internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f) of the Exchange Act) that occurred during the quarter ended December 31, 2023 that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.

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ITEM 9B. OTHER INFORMATION
Item 9B - Other Information.
None.

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ITEM 10. DIRECTORS, EXECUTIVE OFFICERS AND CORPORATE GOVERNANCE
Item 10 - Directors, Executive Officers and Corporate Governance.
The names of our executive officers and directors and their age, title, and biography as of March 31, 2024 are set forth below:
Name
Age
Positions
Lourdes Felix, Chief Executive Officer since November 9, 2020 and Chief Financial Officer since October 1, 2012;
Chief Executive Officer, Chief Financial Officer and Director
Kent Emry, Director
Director
Luisa Ingargiola
Director
Louis Lucido
Director, Interim President from January 5, 2024 to January 31, 2024, President effective on February 1, 2024
Joseph J. Galligan
Director
Brady Granier
Director
Harsha Murthy
Director
Lourdes Felix, Chief Executive Officer, Chief Financial Officer and Director
Ms. Felix is a corporate finance executive offering over fifteen years of combined experience in public accounting and in the private sector in building, leading, and advising corporations through complex restructurings. Ms. Felix has been instrumental in assisting in capital procurement and implementing an audit committee. She is thoroughly experienced in guiding troubled companies to greater efficiency and profitability. Ms. Felix has acquired expertise in securities laws and knowledge of SOX requirements. She has worked with private and public SEC reporting companies. Ms. Felix was previously the controller for a mid-size public accounting firm for over seven years and was responsible for the operations and financial management of regional offices. Her experience includes a wide variety of industries including advertising, marketing, non-profit organizations, medical practices, mortgage banking, manufacturing and SEC reporting companies. She has assisted companies with documented contributions leading to improved financial performance, heightened productivity, and enhanced internal controls.
Ms. Felix has been a Director of BioCorRx Inc. since March 7, 2013. Ms. Felix was appointed Chief Executive Officer of the Company on November 9, 2020 and became Chief Financial Officer of the Company on October 1, 2012. Ms. Felix was President of the Company from February 26, 2020 until she resigned upon her appointment as CEO on November 9, 2020. Ms. Felix is very active in the Hispanic community and speaks fluent Spanish. Ms. Felix holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Management and Accounting from University of Phoenix.
Kent Emry, Director
Mr. Kent Emry served as the Chief Executive Officer of BioCorRx Inc. from September 13, 2013 to November 14, 2014 and as President from September 1, 2015 through June 17, 2016. Mr. Emry has been involved in the healthcare industry. Mr. Emry has specialized in identifying and securing financing for the acquisition of troubled skilled nursing and rehabilitation facilities. Mr. Emry was able to re-structure these facilities both on a clinical and financial level resulting in a profitable facility. Mr. Emry has vast knowledge of operational systems and creation and development of policies and procedures has been key in the healthcare industry. Mr. Emry has extensive experience in contract negotiations with public, private, federal and state healthcare reimbursement entities including HMOs, Medicare, Medicaid, VA and Military contracting and billing. Mr. Emry’s focuses on the acquisition and restructuring of troubled healthcare facilities, Mr. Emry owned and operated a marketing company which focused on the healthcare industry. He developed creative and concise marketing strategies. Mr. Emry’s campaigns and tactics improved corporate revenues and profits by increasing their number of patients and controlling expenses. Mr. Emry served in a number of industries outside of healthcare as well, including food processing and brokerage, construction, development, sales, marketing and property management.
Mr. Emry been a Director of BioCorRx Inc. since September 13, 2013. Mr. Emry has the ability to quickly identify operational and structural inefficiencies and replace them with systems and policies that enhance productivity and growth resulting in a more profitable business. Mr. Emry has a Bachelor’s degree in Healthcare Administration from Oregon State University.
Luisa Ingargiola, Director
Ms. Ingargiola presently serves as chief financial officer of Avalon GlobalCare, a leading global developer of cell-based technologies and therapeutics, where she helped navigate its Nasdaq up-listing earlier this year. Ms. Ingargiola currently serves or recently served as a Director for the following publicly traded companies listed on the NYSE or Nasdaq exchanges: ElectraMeccanica Vehicles (through March 2024), AgEagle Aerial Systems Inc (through December 2022), Progress Acquisition Corporation, and Vision Marine Technologies. .Ms. Ingargiola serves as a Board Director of Globe Photos, a leader in licensed sports photographic prints and iconic pop culture imagery. She also serves as director of Operation Transition Corporation, a strategic consulting and advisory firm that places ex-military special operations forces into corporate careers. Ms. Ingargiola holds a Bachelor of Science in Finance from Boston University, and an MBA in Health from the University of South Florida.
Ms. Ingargiola has been a Director of BioCorRx Inc. since March 1, 2019. The Board believes that Ms. Ingargiola’s management experience and familiarity with industries the Company currently operates in, makes her ideally qualified to help lead the Company towards continued growth.
Louis Lucido, Director, Interim President from January 5, 2024 to January 31, 2024, President effective on February 1, 2024
Mr. Lucido was formerly the Senior Advisor and Chief Operating Officer of DoubleLine Group, LP. He retired in December 2018 and was one of the five founding partners of DoubleLine in December of 2009. He was previously at TCW as a Group Managing Director. Prior to joining TCW in 2001, Mr. Lucido was the Chief Investment Officer for Delphi Financial Group (“DFG”) and on several subsidiary Boards. Before DFG, he was the Chief Operating Officer, MD and Secretary for Hyperion Capital Management & was also a member of the Resolution Trust Advisory Committee. Since February 2013, he has served as a member of the Board of Directors of CASA of Los Angeles and is the current Chair. Additionally, he was elected in 2013 and currently serves on the Boards of Junior Achievement, Southern California ,826LA and the Lupus Research Alliance (formerly the Alliance for Lupus Research). Mr. Lucido received his MBA in Management and Finance from New York University, and was a member of the Dean’s Advisory Board of the N.Y.U. Stern School of Business.
Mr. Lucido has been a Director of BioCorRx Inc. since March 1, 2019. The Board believes that Mr. Lucido’s management experience makes him ideally qualified to help lead the Company towards continued growth.
On January 5, 2024, in light of the Granier Resignation (as defined below), the Board appointed Mr. Lucido as Interim President of the Company, effective immediately through January 31, 2024, and transitioning to President on February 1, 2024. Mr. Lucido will remain a member of the Board.
Joseph J. Galligan, Director
Mr. Galligan had served as senior advisor to the Company since April 2019. He was formerly an Executive Vice President and Portfolio Manager at DoubleLine Capital LP, an investment firm with over $100 billion in assets under management, where he was one of the five founding partners. Before joining DoubleLine at the time of the firm’s founding in 2009, Mr. Galligan was a Managing Director and Portfolio Manager at The TCW Group, Inc. Prior to joining TCW in 1991, he was a Vice President at Smith Barney in the Mortgage-Backed Specialist Group. Prior to that, he spent five years at First Boston as Vice President in the same area. In addition, Mr. Galligan spent over three years at Scudder Stevens & Clark as a Portfolio Manager/Trader. Mr. Galligan holds a B.S. in Economics with a concentration in Finance from the Wharton School of Business at the University of Pennsylvania. He is a Chartered Financial Analyst.
Mr. Galligan has been a Director of BioCorRx Inc. since February 16, 2021. The Board believes that Mr. Galligan’s financial and executive business experience qualifies him to serve on the Board.
Brady J. Granier, Director
During the twelve years prior to joining BioCorRx in June of 2013, Mr. Granier had been involved in sales management, media sales and business development. Mr. Granier was employed at Clear Channel Media & Entertainment (“CCME”), where he had served in several positions from Account Executive to Director of Business Development and Local Sales Manager. Mr. Granier has also served as the Healthcare Category Manager for the Los Angeles division of CCME, the largest media company in the United States. During his tenure at CCME and other media companies, Mr. Granier worked on marketing campaigns for local businesses and physicians, as well as for National brands such as Neutrogena, New Line Cinema, Paramount Pictures, Samsung, AT&T, Coke, Dr Pepper, Hansen’s, Honda, MGM, Universal Studios and more. He also managed endorsements on the radio for Ryan Seacrest. In 2006, Mr. Granier received the coveted Pinnacle Award from CCME for being the top sales executive in the Western region. While serving as Director of Business Development, Mr. Granier grew new business by 49% in his first year in that role.
Mr. Granier has been a Director of BioCorRx Inc. since March 7, 2013. He served as Chief Operating Officer from June 16, 2013 through June 17, 2016 and as Interim Chief Executive Officer from December 2, 2014 through June 17, 2016 when he was appointed as permanent Chief Executive Officer and President. Mr. Granier resigned from his position as President on February 26, 2020. Mr. Granier resigned from his position as Chief Executive Officer on November 9, 2020 and was appointed President by the Board on the same date. Mr. Granier was born and raised in the heart of Cajun Country in Southeast Louisiana where he started working at the age of eleven to help support his single mother and younger brother. After graduating with honors from high school, Mr. Granier attended college at Nicholls State University in Thibodaux, LA. Mr. Granier earned his Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing in 1995 and was a member of Sigma Theta Tau Honor Society and Phi Kappa Theta. During his nursing career, Mr. Granier specialized in the critical care areas of ER/ICU/CCU and CICU. He also moonlighted as a home health nurse, critical care air transport nurse, and TV studio set medic. In 1996, Mr. Granier moved to California as a travel nurse and spent most of his remaining years in healthcare as the charge nurse in the emergency room at White Memorial Hospital in downtown Los Angeles. Mr. Granier continues to reside in the Los Angeles area with his family. Mr. Granier has also been a volunteer with Big Brothers of America.
On December 29, 2023, Brady Granier submitted his letter of resignation as President of BioCorRx Inc. and Chief Executive Officer of BioCorRx Pharmaceuticals, a subsidiary of the Company, effective January 31, 2024 (the “Granier Resignation”). Mr. Granier will remain a member of the Board.
Harsha Murthy, Director
Mr. Harsha Murthy is an experienced pharmaceuticals/finance executive with expertise in pharmaceutical operations, strategy, deal origination, strategic partnerships, and finance. Currently, Mr. Murthy is a managing partner of Consummate Capital LLC, a New York City-based private equity investment and advisory firm that sources and structures the acquisition of generic and branded pharmaceutical products for its clients. Mr. Murthy is also the Executive Chairman of the Board of Directors of Resilia Pharmaceuticals, Inc., a dermatology company based in Atlanta, Georgia. Previously, Mr. Murthy was a co-Founder and Managing Partner of Konanda Pharma Partners, a private equity fund investing in mature branded pharmaceuticals. Prior to Konanda, he served as the Executive Vice President and Corporate Head of Strategic Planning and Business Development for King Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Prior to that, Mr. Murthy was Vice President of Business Strategy and Administration at Eyetech Pharmaceuticals, one of the most successful biotech companies in history, and was a Managing Director at GE Capital’s Structured Finance Group. Mr. Murthy has also served on a number of boards for pharma, biotech, corporate and non-profit organizations, including Electrolux Corporation, MedDEV Inc., Validus Pharmaceuticals, New York City Digital Health Technology Breakthrough Network, Rx Bandz, Inc., and the Aplastic Anemia & MDS International Foundation. Murthy received a B.A. degree summa cum laude from Duke University and a J.D. from Stanford Law School.
Mr. Murthy has been a Director of BioCorRx Inc. since January 20, 2023. The Board believes that Mr. Murthy’s pharmaceutical and financial executive business experience qualifies him to serve on the Board.
Family Relationships
There are no family relationships between any of our directors or executive officers and any other directors or executive officers.
Delinquent Section 16(a) Reports
Section 16(a) of the Exchange Act requires our officers and directors, and persons who own more than 10% of our common stock, to file reports of ownership and changes in ownership with the SEC.
Based solely on the Company’s review of the copies of such Forms and written representations from certain reporting persons, the Company believes that all filings required to be made by the Company’s Section 16(a) reporting persons during the Company’s fiscal year ended December 31, 2022 were made on a timely basis other than with respect to: (i) five late Form 4s on behalf of Joseph Galligan reporting the issuances of shares of Common Stock; and (ii) one late Form 4 on behalf of Kent Emry reporting the issuances of shares of Common Stock
Code of Ethics
A copy of our Code of Business Conduct and Ethics is available without charge, to any person desiring a copy of the Code of Business Conduct and Ethics, by written request to us at our principal offices at 2390 East Orangewood Avenue, Suite 500, Anaheim, CA 92806.
Board Composition, Committees, and Independence
Our board of directors currently consists of seven (7) members. Our board of directors has determined that Luisa Ingargiola, Joseph Galligan, Kent Emry and Harsha Murthy qualify as independent directors. As we do not have any board committees, the board as a whole carries out the functions of audit, nominating, and compensation committees.
Involvement in Certain Legal Proceedings
Our Directors and Executive Officers have not been involved in any of the following events during the past ten years:
1.
any bankruptcy petition filed by or against such person or any business of which such person was a general partner or executive officer either at the time of the bankruptcy or within two years prior to that time (a);
2.
any conviction in a criminal proceeding or being subject to a pending criminal proceeding (excluding traffic violations and other minor offenses);
3.
being subject to any order, judgment, or decree, not subsequently reversed, suspended or vacated, of any court of competent jurisdiction, permanently or temporarily enjoining him from or otherwise limiting his involvement in any type of business, securities or banking activities or to be associated with any person practicing in banking or securities activities;
4.
being found by a court of competent jurisdiction in a civil action, the Securities and Exchange Commission or the Commodity Futures Trading Commission to have violated a federal or state securities or commodities law, and the judgment has not been reversed, suspended, or vacated;
5.
being subject of, or a party to, any federal or state judicial or administrative order, judgment decree, or finding, not subsequently reversed, suspended or vacated, relating to an alleged violation of any federal or state securities or commodities law or regulation, any law or regulation respecting financial institutions or insurance companies, or any law or regulation prohibiting mail or wire fraud or fraud in connection with any business entity; or
6.
being subject of or party to any sanction or order, not subsequently reversed, suspended, or vacated, of any self-regulatory organization, any registered entity or any equivalent exchange, association, entity or organization that has disciplinary autho4rity over its members or persons associated with a member.

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ITEM 11. EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION
Item 11 - Executive Compensation
Summary Compensation Table
The following table summarizes information concerning the compensation awarded to, earned by, or paid to, our Chief Executive Officer (“Principal Executive Officer”) and our two most highly compensated executive officer other than the Principal Executive Officer during fiscal years 2023 and 2022 (collectively, “Named Executive Officers”).
Name and principal position
Fiscal
Year
Salary
($)
Bonus
($)
Stock
Awards
($)(2)
Option
Awards
($)
Non-equity incentive
plan compensation
($)
Non-
qualified deferred compensation
($)
All other
compensation
($)(1)
Total
($)
(1) Brady Granier, President (resigned on January 31, 2024) and Director
215,000
54,466
60,000
329,466
215,000
13,327
60,000
288,327
(2) Lourdes Felix, CEO, CFO and Director
190,000
15,000
60,000
265,000
190,000
20,000
60,000
270,000
Thomas Welch, Executive Vice President (resigned on December 15, 2023)
165,000
165,000
Thomas Welch, Executive Vice President (resigned on December 15, 2023)
165,000
165,000
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(1)
Director of the Company receives a quarterly cash stipend of $15,000 in compensation for their services.
(2)
Director of the Company receives a quarterly cash stipend of $15,000 and a quarterly number of shares of the Company’s common stock equivalent to $5,000 in compensation for their services. The 2023 fourth quarter shares equivalent to $5,000 were issued subsequent to December 31, 2023, which is not included in the above table.
Outstanding Equity Awards at Fiscal Year-End Table
The following table sets forth information for the named executive officers regarding the number of shares subject to both exercisable and unexercisable stock options, as well as the exercise prices and expiration dates thereof, as of December 31, 2023.
Options Outstanding
Options Exercisable
Weighted
Weighted
Average
Exercisable
Average
Exercise
Number of
Remaining Life
Number of
Remaining Life
Price
Options
In Years
Options
In Years
$ 0.01-2.50
392,802
2.7
392,802
2.7
2.51-5.00
54,474
2.0
54,474
2.0
5.01 and up
444,167
3.4
441,875
3.4
891,443
3.0
889,151
3.0
Employment/Consulting Contracts, Termination of Employment, Change-in-Control Arrangements
On June 13, 2018, the Company entered into an Executive Service Agreement (each an “Executive Agreement” and together, the “Executive Agreements”) with each of the Company’s Executive Officers, Mr. Brady Granier and Ms. Lourdes Felix (each an “Executive Officer” and together, the “Executive Officers”). As of December 31, 2019, the annual salary of Mr. Brady Granier remained $190,000 and Ms. Lourdes Felix remained at $175,000. As of December 31, 2020, the annual salary of Mr. Brady Granier is $215,000 and for Ms. Lourdes Felix is $190,000. Mr. Brady Granier also receives 44,313 stock options valued at $54,466 and 7,350 stock options valued at $13,327 during the year ended December 31, 2023 and 2022. On December 29, 2023, Brady Granier submitted his letter of resignation as President of BioCorRx Inc. and Chief Executive Officer of BioCorRx Pharmaceuticals, a subsidiary of the Company, effective January 31, 2024. Mr. Granier remains a member of the Board.
Director Compensation
The Company entered into a Director Agreement with each of its’ directors pursuant to which each director will receive a quarterly cash stipend of $15,000 in compensation for their services and shall be issued, upon the last day of each fiscal quarter, provided they are a member of the Board as of such date, the number of shares of the Company’s common stock equivalent to $5,000 as determined based on the average closing price on the three trading days immediately preceding the last day of such quarter
The following table sets forth summary information concerning the total compensation paid to our non-employee directors. For the other two employee directors, please refer to the Summary Compensation Table.
Name
Fiscal
Year
Stock
Awards
($)(1)
Option Awards
($)
All other
compensation
($)
Total
($)
Kent Emry, Director since March 1, 2019
15,000
60,000
75,000
20,000
60,000
80,000
Louis C. Lucido, Director since March 1, 2019
15,000
60,000
75,000
20,000
60,000
80,000
Luisa Ingargiola, Director since March 1, 2019
15,000
60,000
75,000
20,000
60,000
80,000
Joseph J. Galligan since February 16, 2021
15,000
106,500
121,500
20,000
106,500
126,500
Harsha Murthy, Director since January 20, 2023
13,949
56,846
70,795
(1)
The 2023 fourth quarter shares equivalent to $5,000 were issued subsequent to December 31, 2023, which is not included in the above table.

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ITEM 12. SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS
Item 12 - Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management and Related Stockholder
The following table sets forth, as of March 25, 2024, certain information as of the date hereof with respect to the holdings of: (1) each person known to us to be the beneficial owner of more than 5% of our common stock; (2) each of our directors, nominees for director and named executive officers; and (3) all directors and executive officers as a group. To the best of our knowledge, each of the persons named in the table below as beneficially owning the shares set forth therein has sole voting power and sole investment power with respect to such shares, unless otherwise indicated. Unless otherwise specified, the address of each of the persons set forth below is in care of the Company, at the address of: 2390 East Orangewood Avenue, Suite 500, Anaheim, California 92806.
Name and Address of Owner
Common
Stock
Owned Beneficially
Percent of
Class (1)
Series A
Preferred
Stock
Owned
Beneficially
Percent of
Class
Series B
Preferred
Stock
Owned
Beneficially
Percent of
Class
Amount
of Voting
Equity (2)
Percentage
of Voting
Equity (3)
Five Percent Stockholders:
BICX Holding Company, LLC (4)
2,227,575 (5)
25.27 %
-
-
2,227,575
*
Named Executive Officers and Directors
Brady Granier
10,000
40,000
442,347 (6)
4.83 %
(10,000,000
votes)
12.5 %
(80,000,000
votes)
25 %
90,091,977
22.04 %
Lourdes Felix
10,000
40,000
341,844 (7)
3.76 %
(10,000,000 votes)
12.5 %
(80,000,000
votes)
25 %
90,074,844
22.03 %
Kent Emry
10,000
40,000
190,263 (8)
2.15 %
(10,000,000
votes)
12.5 %
(80,000,000
votes)
25 %
90,160,263
22.05 %
Thomas Welch
252,383 (9)
2.79 %
10,000(10,000,000 votes)
12.5 %
40,000(80,000,000 votes)
25 %
90,030,383
22.02 %
Luisa Ingargiola
49,843 (10)
*
-
-
49,843
*
Louis Lucido
1,346,730 (11)
15.28 %
-
-
1,346,730
*
Joseph Galligan
1,349,972 (12)
15.30 %
-
-
1,349,972
*
Harsha Murthy
14,178 (13)
*
-
-
14,178
*
Total of Named Executive Officers and Directors
40,000
160,000
3,987,560
44.11 %
(40,000,000
votes)
50 %
(320,000,000 votes)
100 %
363,118,190
88.14 %
*
less than 1%
(1)
Applicable percentage ownership is based on 8,815,454 shares of common stock outstanding as of March 25, 2024.
(2)
The figures in this column do not include options or warrants owned.
(3)
Applicable percentage of voting equity is based on 408,815,454 shares of voting equity outstanding as March 25, 2025.
(4)
On or about January 1, 2021, Bryan Galligan, the son of our Board member, Joseph Galligan, became the Managing Member of BICX Holding Company, LLC. Joseph Galligan is a minority shareholder of this entity and does not have voting or investment control of the shares held by this entity.
(5)
This figure consists solely of shares of common stock held of record or in a brokerage account.
(6)
This figure consists of: (i) 91,977 shares of common stock held of record or in a brokerage account; (ii) 50,000 Stock Options to purchase 50,000 fully vested shares of our common stock at an exercise price of $10.00 per share expiring on November 17, 2024; (iii) 106,000 Stock Options to purchase 106,000 fully vested and exercisable shares of our common stock at an exercise price of $2.01 per share expiring on June 17, 2026; (iv) 105,000 Stock Options to purchase 105,000 fully vested shares of our common stock at an exercise price of $14.00 per share expiring June 13, 2028 and (v) 11,250 Stock Options to purchase 11,250 fully vested shares of our common stock at an exercise price of $4.01 per share granted on February 11, 2022 and expiring February 10, 2027 (vi) 4,224 Stock Options to purchase 4,224 fully vested shares of our common stock at an exercise price of $3.55 per share granted on March 31, 2022 and expiring March 30, 2027 (vii) 6,276 Stock Options to purchase 6,276 fully vested shares of our common stock at an exercise price of $2.39 per share granted on June 30, 2022 and expiring June 30, 2027 (viii) 7,350 Stock Options to purchase 7,350 fully vested shares of our common stock at an exercise price of $2.04 per share granted on September 30, 2022 and expiring September 30, 2027 (ix) 15,957 Stock Options to purchase 15,957 fully vested shares of our common stock at an exercise price of $.94 per share granted on December 31, 2022 and expiring December 31, 2027 (x) Stock Options to purchase 8,472 fully vested shares of our common stock at an exercise price of $1.77 per share granted on March 31, 2023 and expiring March 31, 2028 (xi) Stock Options to purchase 8,673 fully vested shares of our common stock at an exercise price of $1.73 per share granted on June 30, 2023 and expiring June 30, 2028 (xii) Stock Options to purchase 8,574 fully vested shares of our common stock at an exercise price of $1.75 per share granted on September 30, 2023 and expiring September 30, 2028 (xiii) Stock Options to purchase 18,594 fully vested shares of our common stock at an exercise price of $0.81 per share granted on December 31, 2023 and expiring December 31, 2028.
(7)
This figure consists of: (i) 74,844 shares of common stock held of record; and (ii) 50,000 Stock Options to purchase 50,000 fully vested shares of our common stock at an exercise price of $10.00 per share expiring on November 17, 2024; (iii) 112,000 Stock Options to purchase 112,000 fully vested and exercisable shares of our common stock at an exercise price of $2.01 per share expiring on June 17, 2026 and (iv) 105,000 Stock Options to purchase 105,000 fully vested shares of our common stock at an exercise price of $14.00 per share expiring June 13, 2028.
(8)
This figure consists of: (i) 160,263 shares of common stock held of record or in a brokerage account and (ii) 30,000 Stock Options to purchase 30,000 fully vested shares of our common stock at an exercise price of $14.00 per share expiring June 13, 2028.
(9)
This figure consists of: (i) 30,383 shares of common stock held of record or in a brokerage account; (ii) 35,000 Stock Options to purchase 35,000 fully vested shares of our common stock at an exercise price of $4.50 per share expiring on July 20, 2025; (iii) 112,000 Stock Options to purchase 112,000 fully vested and exercisable shares of our common stock at an exercise price of $2.01 per share expiring on June 17, 2026 and (iv) 75,000 Stock Options to purchase 75,000 fully vested shares of our common stock at an exercise price of $14.00 per share expiring June 13, 2028.
(10)
This figure consists of 49,843 shares of common stock held of record or in a brokerage account.
(11)
This figure consists of 1,346,730 shares of common stock held of record or in a brokerage account.
(12)
This figure consists of: (i) 1,339,972 shares of common stock held of record; and (ii) 10,000 Stock Options to purchase 10,000 fully vested shares of our common stock at an exercise price of $7.49 per share expiring on January 21, 2026.
(13)
This figure consists of: 14,178 shares of common stock held of record or in a brokerage account,
There are no arrangements, known to the Company, including any pledge by any person of securities of the Company, the operation of which may at a subsequent date result in a change in control of the Company.
We are not aware of any arrangements that may result in “changes in control” as that term is defined by the provisions of Item 403(c) of Regulation S-K.
Securities Authorized for Issuance Under Equity Compensation Plans
We have three equity compensation plans. The table set forth below present information relating to our equity compensation plans as of the date of this Annual Report:
Equity Compensation Plan Information
Plan Category
Number of securities
to be issued
upon
exercise of outstanding
options,
warrants
and rights
Weighted-
average
exercise
price of
outstanding
options,
warrants
and rights
Number of
securities
remaining
available
for future
issuance
under equity compensation
plans
(excluding securities
reflected in
column (a)
Equity compensation plans approved by security holders
135,000
8.57
145,879
Equity compensation plans not approved by security holders
756,443
7.20
1,022,843
Total
891,443
7.41
1,168,722
2022 Equity Incentive Plan
On April 22, 2022, the Board of Directors approved and adopted the BioCorRx Inc. 2022 Omnibus Securities and Incentive Plan (the “2022 Plan”), which provides for the grant of distribution equivalent rights, incentive share options (“2022 Incentive Share Options”), non-qualified share options (“2022 Non-Qualified Share Options”), performance unit awards, restricted share awards, restricted share unit awards, share appreciation rights, tandem share appreciation rights, unrestricted share awards any combination of the foregoing to the Company’s employees, directors and consultants who are natural persons who provide services to the Company not related to capital raising or promoting or maintaining a market for the Company’s common stock.
The maximum number of the Company’s shares of common stock, par value $0.001 per share, initially reserved and available for issuance under the 2022 Plan is 695,000 shares. The sum of the grant date fair value of equity-based awards and the amount of any cash-based compensation granted to a non-employee director during any calendar year shall not exceed $300,000.
To the extent that the aggregate Fair Market Value (determined at the time the respective 2022 Incentive Share Option is granted) of common stock with respect to which 2022 Incentive Share Options are exercisable for the first time by an individual during any calendar year under all plans of the Company and any parent corporation or subsidiary corporation thereof which provide for the grant of Incentive Share Options exceeds $100,000, the portion of such 2022 Incentive Share Options that exceeds such threshold shall be treated as Non-Qualified Share Options. 2022 Incentive Share Options shall be granted to employees only. No 2022 Incentive Share Option shall be granted to an employee if, at the time the 2022 Incentive Share Option is granted, such employee is a 10% shareholder, unless (i) at the time such 2022 Incentive Share Option is granted the option price is at least 110% of the Fair Market Value of the common stock subject to the 2022 Incentive Share Option, and (ii) such 2022 Incentive Share Option by its terms is not exercisable after the expiration of 5 years from the date of grant. No 2022 Incentive Share Option shall be granted more than 10 years from the date on which the 2022 Plan is approved by the Board.
2018 Equity Incentive Plan
On May 15, 2018, the Board of Directors approved and adopted the BioCorRx Inc. 2018 Equity Incentive Plan (“Plan”). The 2018 Plan provides for the issuance of up to 450,000 shares of the Company’s common stock, par value $0.001 per share (“Common Stock”), through the grant of non-qualified options (“Non-qualified Options”), incentive options (the “Incentive Options” and together with the Non-qualified Options, the “Options”), restricted stock (“Restricted Stock”) and unrestricted stock to directors, officers, consultants, advisors and employees.
The 2018 Plan shall be administered by the Board or, in the Board’s sole discretion, by the committee administering the Plan (“Committee”). Subject to the terms of the Plan, the Committee’s charter and applicable laws, and in addition to other express powers and authorization conferred by the 2018 Plan.
The purpose of the 2018 Plan is to enhance our long-term stockholder value by offering opportunities to our directors, officers, employees and eligible consultants to acquire and maintain stock ownership in order to give these persons the opportunity to participate in our growth and success, and to encourage them to remain in our service.
Options are subject to the following conditions:
(i)
The Board or the Committee determines the strike price of Incentive Options at the time the Incentive Options are granted. The assigned strike price must be no less than 100% of the Fair Market Value (as defined in the 2018 Plan) of the Common Stock. In the event that the recipient is a Ten Percent Owner (as defined in the Plan), the strike price must be no less than 110% of the Fair Market Value of the Company.
(ii)
The strike price of each Option will be at least 100% of the Fair Market Value of such share of the Company’s Common Stock on the date the Non-qualified Option is granted.
(iii)
The 2018 Plan Committee fixes the term of Options, provided that Options may not be exercisable more than ten years from the date the Option is granted, and provided further that Incentive Options granted to a Ten Percent Owner may not be exercisable more than five years from the date the Incentive Option is granted.
(iv)
The 2018 Plan Committee may designate the vesting period of Options.
(v)
A Non-qualified Stock Option may, in the sole discretion of the Board, be transferable to a Permitted Transferee, upon written approval by the Board to the extent provided in the Award Agreement (as defined in the Plan). If the Non-qualified Stock Option does not provide for transferability, then the Non-qualified Stock Option shall not be transferable except by will or by the laws of descent and distribution and shall be exercisable during the lifetime of the Optionholder only by the Optionholder.
(vi)
Incentive Options may not be issued in an amount or manner where the amount of Incentive Options exercisable in one year entitles the holder to Common Stock of the Company with an aggregate Fair Market value of greater than $100,000.
Awards of Restricted Stock are subject to the following conditions:
(i)
The 2018 Plan Committee grants Restricted Stock and determines the restrictions on each Restricted Stock Award (as defined in the 2018 Plan). Upon the grant of a Restricted Stock Award and the payment of any applicable purchase price, grantee is considered the record owner of the Restricted Stock and entitled to vote the Restricted Stock if such Restricted Stock is entitled to voting rights.
(ii)
The Restricted Period shall commence on the Grant Date (as defined in the 2018 Plan) and end at the time or times set forth on a schedule established by the Board in the applicable Award Agreement; provided, however, that notwithstanding any such vesting dates, the Board may in its sole discretion accelerate the vesting of any Restricted Award at any time and for any reason.
2016 Equity Incentive Plan
On June 15, 2016 our Board of Directors authorized and approved the adoption of the Plan effective June 15, 2016 under which an aggregate of 656,250 of our shares may be issued.
The purpose of the Plan is to enhance our long-term stockholder value by offering opportunities to our directors, officers, employees and eligible consultants to acquire and maintain stock ownership in order to give these persons the opportunity to participate in our growth and success, and to encourage them to remain in our service.
The Plan shall be administered by the Board or, in the Board’s sole discretion, by the Committee. Subject to the terms of the Plan, the Committee’s charter and Applicable laws, and in addition to other express powers and authorization conferred by the Plan.
Unless otherwise provided in an Award Agreement or in an employment agreement the terms of which have been approved by the Board, in the event an Optionholder’s Continuous Service terminates (other than upon the Optionholder’s death or Disability), the Optionholder may exercise his or her Option (to the extent that the Optionholder was entitled to exercise such Option as of the date of termination) but only within such period of time ending on the earlier of (a) the date three months following the termination of the Optionholder’s Continuous Service or (b) the expiration of the term of the Option as set forth in the Award Agreement; provided that, if the termination of Continuous Service is by the Company for Cause, all outstanding Options (whether or not vested) shall immediately terminate and cease to be exercisable. If, after termination, the Optionholder does not exercise his or her Option within the time specified in the Award Agreement, the Option shall terminate.
An Incentive Stock Option shall not be transferable except by will or by the laws of descent and distribution and shall be exercisable during the lifetime of the Optionholder only by the Optionholder. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Optionholder may, by delivering written notice to the Company, in a form satisfactory to the Company, designate a third party who, in the event of the death of the Optionholder, shall thereafter be entitled to exercise the Option.
The Option Exercise Price shall be paid, to the extent permitted by Applicable Laws, either (a) in cash or by certified or bank check at the time the Option is exercised or (b) in the discretion of the Board, upon such terms as the Board shall approve: (i) by delivery to the Company of other shares of Common Stock, duly endorsed for transfer to the Company, with a Fair Market Value on the date of delivery equal to the Option Exercise Price (or portion thereof) due for the number of shares being acquired; (ii) by a “net exercise” procedure effected by withholding the minimum number of shares of Common Stock otherwise issuable in respect of an Option that are needed to pay the Option Exercise Price; (iii) by any combination of the foregoing methods; or (iv) in any other form of legal consideration that may be acceptable to the Board. Unless otherwise specifically provided in the Option, the Option Exercise Price that is paid by delivery to the Company of other Common Stock acquired, directly or indirectly from the Company, shall be paid only by shares of Common Stock that have been held for more than six months (or such longer or shorter period of time required to avoid a charge to earnings for financial accounting purposes).
2014 Stock Option Plan
On November 13, 2014, our Board of Directors authorized and approved the adoption of the Plan effective November 13, 2014 (“2014 Stock Option Plan”) under which an aggregate of 20% (290,879 shares) of the issued and outstanding shares may be issued.
The purpose of the 2014 Stock Option Plan is to enhance our long-term stockholder value by offering opportunities to our directors, officers, employees and eligible consultants to acquire and maintain stock ownership in order to give these persons the opportunity to participate in our growth and success, and to encourage them to remain in our service.
The 2014 Stock Option Plan is to be administered by our Board of Directors or a committee appointed by and consisting of one or more members of the Board of Directors, which shall determine (i) the persons to be granted Stock Options under the Plan; (ii) the number of shares subject to each option, the exercise price of each Stock Option; and (iii) whether the Stock Option shall be exercisable at any time during the option period up to five (5) years or whether the Stock Option shall be exercisable in installments or by vesting only. The Plan provides authorization to the Board of Directors to grant Stock Options to purchase a total number of shares of Common Stock of the Company, not to exceed 290,879 shares as at the date of adoption by the Board of Directors of the Plan. At the time a Stock Option is granted under the Plan, the Board of Directors shall fix and determine the exercise price at which shares of our common stock may be acquired.
In the event an optionee ceases to be employed by or to provide services to us for reasons other than cause, retirement, disability or death, any Stock Option that is vested and held by such optionee generally may be exercisable within up to ninety (90) calendar days after the effective date that his position ceases, and after such 90-day period any unexercised Stock Option shall expire. In the event an optionee ceases to be employed by or to provide services to us for reasons of retirement, disability or death, any Stock Option that is vested and held by such optionee generally may be exercisable within up to one-year after the effective date that his position ceases, and after such one-year period, any unexercised Stock Option shall expire.
No Stock Options granted under the 2014 Stock Option Plan will be transferable by the optionee, and each Stock Option will be exercisable during the lifetime of the optionee subject to the option period up to five (5) years or the limitations described above. Any Stock Option held by an optionee at the time of his death may be exercised by his estate within one (1) year of his death or such longer period as the Board of Directors may determine.
The exercise price of a Stock Option granted pursuant to the Plan shall be paid in full to us by delivery of consideration equal to the product of the Stock Option in accordance with the requirements of the Nevada Revised Statutes. Any Stock Option settlement, including payment deferrals or payments deemed made by way of settlement of pre-existing indebtedness, may be subject to such conditions, restrictions and contingencies as may be determined.
Incentive Stock Options
The 2014 Stock Option Plan further provides that, subject to the provisions of the 2014 Stock Option Plan and prior shareholder approval, the Board of Directors may grant to any key individuals who are our employees eligible to receive options, one or more incentive stock options to purchase the number of shares of common stock allotted by the Board of Directors (“Incentive Stock Options”). The option price per share of common stock deliverable upon the exercise of an Incentive Stock Option shall be at least 100% of the fair market value of our common shares, and in the case of an Incentive Stock Option granted to an optionee who owns more than 10% of the total combined voting power of all classes of our stock, shall not be less than 100% of the fair market value of our common shares. The option term of each Incentive Stock Option shall be determined by the Board of Directors, which shall not commence sooner than from the date of grant and shall terminate no later than ten (10) years from the date of grant of the Incentive Stock Option, subject to possible early termination as described above.

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ITEM 13. CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED TRANSACTIONS
Item 13 - Certain Relationships and Related Transactions and Director Independence.
Since January 1, 2022, other than compensation arrangements, the following is a description of transactions to which we were a participant or will be a participant to, in which:
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the amounts involved exceeded or will exceed the lesser of 1% of our total assets or $120,000; and
·
any of our directors, executive officers or holders of more than 5% of our capital stock, or any member of the immediate family of the foregoing persons, had or will have a direct or indirect material interest.
In January 2022, the Company entered into two Subscription Agreements. One was with Louis and Carolyn Lucido CRT LLC, managed by Mr. Louis Lucido, a member of the Company’s Board of Directors, and the other one was with the J and R Galligan Revocable Trust, managed by Mr. Joseph Galligan, a member of the Company’s Board of Directors. Mr. Lucido and Mr. Galligan purchased shares of common stock, in the aggregate amount of $1,000,000 at a purchase price of $4.35 per share, for a total of 229,886 shares of common stock.
On August 2, 2022, the Company issued an unsecured promissory note payable to Louis C Lucido, a member of the Company’s Board of Directors, for $300,000 with principal and interest due August 2, 2023, with a stated interest rate of 5% per annum. Under the terms of the note the Company shall pay quarterly interest payments of $3,750. If the Company fails to make any payment due under the terms of the promissory note, the stated interest rate of the note shall be increased to 20%. As additional consideration for the loan the Company issued 33,000 shares of common stock and valued at $76,890. On September 21, 2022, the Company entered into the Louis Exchange Agreement, pursuant to which Mr. Lucido agreed to exchange of the promissory note then outstanding of $300,000, the accrued interest on the promissory note of $2,055, and the unpaid service fees of $215,000 into the Company’s 290,480 shares of common stock.
On September 20, 2022, the Company received $20,000 advances from Louis C Lucido, a member of the Company’s Board of Directors. The balance outstanding as of December 31, 2023 was $20,000.
On November 1, 2022, the Company issued an unsecured promissory note payable to Louis C Lucido for $300,000 with principal and interest due November 1, 2023, with a stated interest rate of 5% per annum. Under the terms of the note the Company shall pay quarterly interest payments of $3,750. On April 3, 2023, the Company entered into the Louis 2023 Exchange Agreement, pursuant to which Mr. Lucido agreed to exchange of the promissory note then outstanding of $300,000 and the accrued interest on the promissory note of $13,892 into the Company’s 183,606 shares of common stock at $1.71 per share, resulting in the recognition of $34,338 of loss on settlement of debt. The balance outstanding as of December 31, 2023 and 2022 was $0. As the Company failed to make a payment due under the terms of the promissory note, the stated interest rate of the note was increased to 20% on February 1, 2023. The interest expense during the year ended December 31, 2023 was $0. As additional consideration for the loan the Company issued 33,000 shares of common stock and valued at $59,400, which was recognized as debt discount. During the year ended December 31, 2023, the Company amortized $15,135 of debt discount as interest expense. The remaining debt discount was written off as a loss on settlement of debt during the year ended December 31, 2023.
On December 8, 2022, the Company received $55,000 advances from Louis C Lucido, a member of the Company’s Board of Directors. The balance outstanding as of December 31, 2023 was $55,000.
On March 16, 2023, the Company received $50,000 advances from Mr. Lucido. The balance outstanding as of December 31, 2023 and 2022 was $50,000.
During the year ended December 31, 2023, the Company received $171,273 advances from Lourdes Felix. The balance outstanding as of December 31, 2023 was $136,273.
On March 29, 2023, the Company entered into a Subscription Agreement (the “Lucido 2023 Subscription Agreement”) with Louis C Lucido and Carolyn M. Lucido, or their Successors, as Trustee of the Lucido Family Trust, Dated May 23, 2017, managed by Mr. Lucido, a member of the Company’s Board of Directors. Pursuant to the Lucido 2023 Subscription Agreement, Mr. Lucido purchased shares of the Company’s common stock, par value $0.001 per share, in the aggregate amount of $300,000 at a purchase price of $1.75 per share, for a total of 171,296 shares of Common Stock. The aggregate Purchase Price owed pursuant to the Lucido 2023 Subscription Agreement was paid on April 5, 2023.
On March 29, 2023, the Company entered into a Subscription Agreement (the “Galligan 2023 Subscription Agreement”) with The J and R Galligan Revocable Trust, managed by Mr. Galligan, currently a holder of approximately 15% of the Company’s shares of common stock and a member of the Company’s Board of Directors. The terms and conditions of the Galligan 2023 Subscription Agreement (including the number of shares of common stock purchased and the purchase price) are substantially the same as the Lucido 2023 Subscription Agreement. The aggregate Purchase Price owed pursuant to the Galligan 2023 Subscription Agreement was paid in cash to the Company on March 30, 2023.
On August 29, 2023, the Company issued an unsecured promissory note payable to Louis C Lucido, a member of the Company’s Board of Directors, for $150,000 with principal and interest due August 29, 2024, with a stated interest rate of 8% per annum. The promissory note, together with all accrued interest, shall be converted into common shares at a conversion price of $2.00 per share on or before August 29, 2024. The balance outstanding as of December 31, 2023 was $150,000. The interest expense during the year ended December 31, 2023 was $4,077. In connection with the issuance of the promissory note, the Company issued the warrant that entitles Mr. Lucido to purchase 150,000 common shares. The warrant shall have a term of three years with an exercise price of $2.00 and shall be equitably adjusted to offset the effect of any stock splits and similar events. The Company allocated the proceeds based on the relative fair value of the debt and the warrants, resulting in the recognition of $87,724 of debt discount on such promissory note. As additional consideration for the debt, the Company issued 18,000 shares of common stock valued at $29,340, which was also recognized as debt discount. During the year ended December 31, 2023, the Company amortized $39,769 of debt discount as interest expense.
On November 9, 2023, the Company entered into a Subscription Agreement (the “2023 Q4 Galligan Subscription Agreement”) with the J and R Galligan Revocable Trust, managed by Mr. Galligan, currently a holder of approximately 15% of the Company’s shares of common stock and a member of the Company’s Board of Directors. Pursuant to the 2023 Q4 Galligan Subscription Agreement, the J and R Galligan Revocable Trust purchased shares of the Company’s common stock, par value 0.001 per share, in the aggregate amount of $7,500 at a purchase price of $1.60 per share, for a total of 4,687 shares of common stock. Simultaneously, the Company issued a warrant that entitles the J and R Galligan Revocable Trust to purchase 7,500 common stock at an exercise price of $2.00, expiring 4 years from the date of issuance in connection with the sale of common stock. Additionally, in connection with the 2023 Q4 Galligan Subscription Agreement, the Company issued 900 shares of its common stock to the J and R Galligan Revocable Trust as inducement shares. The proceeds of $7,500 were received in November 2023 but the 4,687 shares have not been issued as of December 31, 2023.
On November 9, 2023, the Company entered into a Subscription Agreement (the “2023 Q4 Lucido Subscription Agreement”) with Louis C Lucido, a member of the Company’s Board of Directors. Pursuant to the 2023 Q4 Lucido Subscription Agreement, Mr. Lucido purchased shares of the Company’s common stock, par value 0.001 per share, in the aggregate amount of $7,500 at a purchase price of $1.60 per share, for a total of 4,687 shares of common stock. Simultaneously, the Company issued a warrant that entitles Mr. Lucido to purchase 7,500 common stock at an exercise price of $2.00, expiring 4 years from the date of issuance in connection with the sale of common stock. Additionally, in connection with the 2023 Q4 Lucido Subscription Agreement, the Company issued 900 shares of its common stock to Mr. Lucido as inducement shares. The proceeds of $7,500 were received in November 2023 but the 4,687 shares have not been issued as of December 31, 2023.

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ITEM 14. PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTING FEES AND SERVICES
Item 14 - Principal Accounting Fees and Services.
Audit Fees. The aggregate fees billed by our independent registered public accounting firms, for professional services rendered for the audit of our annual financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2023 and 2022, including review of our interim financial statements were: (i) $135,450 paid to Marcum LLP and: (i) $92,400 paid to Friedman LLP and $17,325 paid to Marcum LLP, respectively.
Audit Related Fees. We incurred no fees to our independent registered public accounting firm for audit related fees during the fiscal year ended December 31, 2023 and 2022, respectively, which related to filings with the SEC.
Tax and Other Fees. We incurred no fees to our independent registered public accounting firm for tax and fees during the fiscal year ended December 31, 2023 and 2022.
The Audit Committee pre-approves all auditing services and all permitted non-auditing services (including the fees and terms thereof) to be performed by our independent registered public accounting firm.

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ITEM 15. EXHIBITS, FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULES
Item 15 - Exhibits and Financial Statement Schedules.
(a) The following documents are filed as part of this Annual Report on Form 10-K:
1. Financial Statements:
Our financial statements and the Reports of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firms are included herein on page.
2. Financial Statement Schedules:
The financial statement schedules are omitted as they are either not applicable or the information required is presented in the financial statements and notes thereto on page.
3. Exhibits:
Exhibit
Incorporated by Reference
Filed or
Furnished
Number
Exhibit Description
Form
Exhibit
Filing Date
Herewith
3.1
Amended and Restated Articles of Incorporation, filed May 7, 2014.
8-K
3.2
07/06/2016
3.2
Certificate of Amendment to the Articles of Incorporation, filed July 5, 2016.
8-K
3.1
07/06/2016
3.3
Certificate of Amendment to Articles of Incorporation, dated May 10, 2018.
8-K
3.1
05/16/2018
3.4
Certificate of Amendment to Articles of Incorporation, filed January 16, 2019.
8-K
3.1
01/18/2019
3.5
Amended and Restated Bylaws, effective as of May 13, 2016.
8-K
3.2
05/20/2016
4.1
Certificate of Designation, filed July 1, 2014, as corrected July 7, 2014.
8-K
4.1
07/06/2016
4.2
Certificate of Designation, filed November 23, 2016.
8-K
4.1
11/30/2016
4.3
Description of securities registered under Section 12 of the Exchange Act of 1934
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4.4
Form of Warrant to purchase Common Stock, dated May 5, 2022
8-K
4.1
05/12/2022
8-K
10.3
06/21/2016
10.4
Development, Commercialization and License Agreement, dated July 28, 2016.
8-K
10.5
08/03/2016
10.5
First Amendment to Senior Secured Convertible Note Purchase Agreement by and between the Company and BICX Holding Company LLC, dated March 3, 2017.
8-K
10.6
03/09/2017
10.6
Second Amendment to Senior Secured Convertible Note Purchase Agreement and Senior Secured Convertible Note by and between the Company and BICX Holding Company LLC, dated June 29, 2017.
8-K
10.1
07/06/2017
10.7
Distributor Agreement with CereCare, LLC, dated December 8, 2017.
8-K
10.1
12/14/2017
10.8*
Form of BioCorRx Inc. 2018 Equity Incentive Plan.
8-K
10.1
05/21/2018
10.9*
Executive Management Bonus Plan effective June 13, 2018.
8-K
10.1
06/15/2018
10.11*
Executive Service Agreement by and between the Company and Lourdes Felix, dated June 13, 2018.
8-K
10.3
06/15/2018
10.12*
Form of Director Agreement.
8-K
10.1
02/22/2019
10.13*
Form of Director Agreement.
8-K
10.1
03/07/2019
10.14
Royalty Agreement by and between BioCorRx Inc. and Alpine Creek Capital Partners LLC
8-K
10.1
12/17/2015
10.15
Inter-Company License Agreement by and between BioCorRx Inc. and BioCorRx Pharmaceuticals, Inc., effective September 2, 2021
10-K
10.15
03/31/2023
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10.16*
BioCorRx Inc. 2022 Omnibus Securities and Incentive Plan
8-K
10.1
04/28/2022
10.18*
Form of Murthy Director Agreement
8-K
10.1
01/23/2023
10.19*
Form of Indemnification Agreement
8-K
10.2
01/23/2023
21.1
List of Subsidiaries.
S-1
21.1
08/24/2018
31.1
Certification by the Principal Executive Officer of Registrant pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (Rule 13a-14(a) or Rule 15d-14(a)).
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31.2
Certification by the Principal Financial Officer of Registrant pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (Rule 13a-14(a) or Rule 15d-14(a)).
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32.1+
Certification by the Principal Executive Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. 1350 as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.+
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32.2+
Certification by the Principal Financial Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. 1350 as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.+
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101.INS
XBRL Instance Document
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101.SCH
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document
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101.CAL
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase Document
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101.DEF
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase Document
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101.LAB
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase Document
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101.PRE
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase Document
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*
+
Management contract or compensatory plan or arrangement.
In accordance with SEC Release 33-8238, Exhibits 32.1 and 32.2 are being furnished and not filed.