Apricus Elects Kleanthis G. Xanthopoulos as New Chairman

Apricus Biosciences APRI (www.apricusbio.com), today announced that Kleanthis G. Xanthopoulos, Ph.D. has been elected as Chairman of the Company's Board of Directors. Dr. Xanthopoulos succeeds Mr. Rusty Ray in the Chairman role. Mr. Ray will continue to serve as a Director and will assume key roles on the Company's audit, compensation and corporate governance committees of the Board.  Dr. Xanthopoulos has been a member of the Apricus Board since 2011. See full press release