GNC and Rock Creek Pharmaceuticals Partner to Offer Anatabloc Through GNC's Online Retail Platform

Rock Creek Pharmaceuticals, Inc., a subsidiary of Star Scientific, Inc. (NASDAQ: CIGX), today announced a new partnership with GNC (NYSE: GNC). Beginning today, customers will be able to purchase Anatabloc™ through GNC's Internet storefront. Anatabloc™ assists the body's natural process for regulating inflammation using an alkaloid found in plants and vegetables, in combination with Vitamins A and D3, to help maintain healthy levels of inflammation. Anatabloc™ was introduced in August 2011 through a dedicated product website.