Intellipharmaceutics Receives Extension from Nasdaq Hearings Panel

TORONTO, ONTARIO / ACCESSWIRE / January 28, 2019 / Intellipharmaceutics International Inc. IPCI and IPCI (''Intellipharmaceutics'' or the ''Company''), a pharmaceutical company specializing in the research, development and manufacture of novel and generic controlled-release and targeted-release oral solid dosage drugs, today announced that it has received notice from the Nasdaq Hearings Panel (the ''Panel'') extending the continued listing of the Company's common shares until March 7, 2019, subject to certain conditions, while the Company works to regain compliance with Nasdaq's requirements.

At a hearing held on January 10, 2019, the Company presented its plan to regain and maintain compliance with Nasdaq's continued listing requirements. Following the March 7, 2019 deadline, the Panel will determine whether a further extension period is warranted in the event the Company has not regained compliance. However, there can be no assurance that the Panel will grant such an extension. Moreover, there can be no assurance that the Company will be able to regain compliance with Nasdaq's requirements or, if it does, that it will be able to maintain compliance with all applicable requirements for continued listing on Nasdaq over the long term. The Panel's determination requires the Company to promptly notify Nasdaq of any significant events that occur during the extension period that may affect the Company's compliance with Nasdaq requirements.

About Intellipharmaceutics

Intellipharmaceutics International Inc. is a pharmaceutical company specializing in the research, development and manufacture of novel and generic controlled-release and targeted-release oral solid dosage drugs. The Company's patented Hypermatrix^TM technology is a multidimensional controlled-release drug delivery platform that can be applied to a wide range of existing and new pharmaceuticals. Intellipharmaceutics has developed several drug delivery systems based on this technology platform, with a pipeline of products (some of which have received U.S. Food and Drug Administration (''FDA'') approval) in various stages of development. The Company has abbreviated new drug application (''ANDA'') and new drug application (''NDA'') 505(b)(2) drug product candidates in its development pipeline. These include the Company's abuse- deterrent oxycodone hydrochloride extended release formulation (''Oxycodone ER'') based on its proprietary nPODDDS^TM novel Point Of Divergence Drug Delivery System (for which an NDA has been filed with the FDA), and Regabatin^TM XR (pregabalin extended-release capsules).

Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Information

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CONTACT INFORMATION

Company Contact:
Intellipharmaceutics International Inc.
Isa Odidi
Chief Executive Officer
416.798.3001 ext. 102
investors@intellipharmaceutics.com

Investor Contact:
ProActive Capital
Kirin Smith
646.863.6519
ksmith@pcgadvisors.com

SOURCE: Intellipharmaceutics International Inc.