Impax Launches Authorized Generic RENVELA®

HAYWARD, Calif., April 16, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Impax Laboratories, Inc. (NASDAQ: IPXL) today announced that it is commencing shipment of authorized generic RENVELA (sevelamer carbonate 800 mg tablets), through Global Pharmaceuticals, Impax's generics division. RENVELA is indicated for the control of serum phosphorus in patients with chronic kidney disease on dialysis.

Under the terms of a settlement agreement, Genzyme, a Sanofi company, agreed to grant Impax a license to sell an allotment of a specified number of bottles of an authorized generic version of RENVELA tablets commencing on April 16, 2014. Impax continues to pursue approval of its pending Abbreviated New Drug Application for generic RENVELA with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

"We are excited to market this product and provide patients with a more affordable treatment option," said Carole S. Ben-Maimon, M.D., President of Global Pharmaceuticals. "This product will be an important contributor to our 2014 financial results."

According to IMS Health (NSP), U.S. sales of RENVELA Tablets, 800 mg, were approximately $907 million for the 12 months ended February 2014.

About Impax Laboratories, Inc.

Impax Laboratories, Inc. (Impax) is a technology based specialty pharmaceutical company applying its formulation expertise and drug delivery technology to the development of controlled-release and specialty generics in addition to the development of central nervous system disorder branded products. Impax markets its generic products through its Global Pharmaceuticals division and markets its branded products through the Impax Pharmaceuticals division. Additionally, where strategically appropriate, Impax develops marketing partnerships to fully leverage its technology platform and pursues partnership opportunities that offer alternative dosage form technologies, such as injectables, nasal sprays, inhalers, patches, creams and ointments. For more information, please visit the Company's Web site at: www.impaxlabs.com.

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Company Contact:                                               
Mark Donohue
Investor Relations and Corporate Communications      
(215) 558-4526               

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SOURCE Impax Laboratories, Inc.

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