Impax Provides Update on Epinephrine Injection, USP Auto-Injector

"With all the recent news related to epinephrine auto-injection products, we are increasing our mission to inform patients, caregivers and the professional community regarding the availability of this epinephrine auto-injector product," said Fred Wilkinson, President and Chief Executive Officer of Impax.  "Our epinephrine auto-injector represents a proven, low-cost treatment for patients in the U.S. who require the use of epinephrine products."

The auto-injector is conveniently packaged with numbered and color-coded instructions and is designed for single-dose use by patients and caregivers in an anaphylactic emergency.  It is available in a package of two injectors and trainers are available upon request.  For more information about the Impax' epinephrine auto-injector and its $0 co-pay program, please visit: http://epinephrineautoinject.com/ or call 855-449-4712.   

About Epinephrine Injection, USP Auto-Injector
Epinephrine injection, USP auto-injector (also called epinephrine auto-injector) is an emergency injection (shot) of epinephrine used for the treatment of life-threatening allergic reactions known as anaphylaxis.  Before you use the epinephrine auto-injector, tell your healthcare provider about all your medical conditions.  With numbered and color-coded instructions, epinephrine auto-injector is designed for single-dose use by patients and caregivers in an anaphylactic emergency and does not take the place of emergency medical care.  After using epinephrine auto-injector go to your doctor or emergency room right away for more medical treatment.  For full Prescribing Information see http://epinephrineautoinject.com/pdf/Prescribing-Information.pdf.  For more information about epinephrine injection, USP auto-injector, ask your doctor or call 1-888-894-6528.  

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About Impax Laboratories, Inc.
Impax Laboratories, Inc. (Impax) is a 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 Impax Generics division and markets its branded products through its Impax Specialty Pharma division. Additionally, where strategically appropriate, Impax develops marketing partnerships to fully leverage its technology platforms 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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Investor Relations and Corporate Communications  
(215) 558-4526                                                       
www.impaxlabs.com

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