Pediapharm to Present at Bloom Burton & Co. Healthcare Investor Conference

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MONTREAL, April 24, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Pediapharm Inc. (the "Company" or "Pediapharm") PDP PDDPF has been invited to present at Bloom Burton & Co. Healthcare Investor Conference being held on May 2-3, 2018 at the Sheraton Centre Toronto Hotel in Toronto, Ontario.

The Company is scheduled to present on Wednesday, May 2, 2018 at 11:00 a.m. ET, with several one-on-one meetings to be held throughout the conference. Management will be pleased to discuss the Company's overall business, including the recent commercial launches of Rupall™, an innovative new allergy medication, Otixal™, the first and only antibiotic and steroid combination ear drop available in single, sterile, preservative-free and unit-dose packaging as well as Cuvposa™, for chronic severe drooling, a condition affecting a significant proportion of cerebral palsy patients.

About Pediapharm Inc.

Pediapharm is the only Canadian specialty pharmaceutical company dedicated to serving the needs of the pediatric community. Its mission is to bring to the Canadian market the latest innovative pediatric products with the objective to improve the health and the well-being of children in Canada. Since its debut in 2008, Pediapharm has entered into numerous commercial agreements with partners from Canada and other countries around the world. The Company's innovative product portfolio includes NYDA®, a breakthrough treatment for head lice; Relaxa™, an osmotic laxative used to treat constipation; EpiCeram®, a non-steroid emulsion for eczema; naproxen suspension, indicated to treat pain and inflammation due to various conditions, including Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis; Rupall™, an innovative new allergy medication with a unique mode of action; Otixal™, the first and only antibiotic and steroid combination ear drop available in single, sterile, preservative-free and unit-dose packaging; and Cuvposa™, for chronic severe drooling, a condition affecting a significant proportion of cerebral palsy patients.

About the Conference

Bloom Burton & Co. Healthcare Investor Conference brings together U.S., Canadian and international investors who are interested in the latest development in the Canadian healthcare sector. Attendees will have an opportunity to obtain corporate updates from premier Canadian publicly traded and private companies through presentations and private meetings.

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CONTACT INFORMATION:

Sylvain Chretien, President and Chief Executive Officer

Pediapharm Inc.

Tel.: 514-762-2626 ext. 201

E-mail: sylvain.chretien@pedia-pharm.com

Roland Boivin, Chief Financial Officer

Pediapharm Inc.

Tel.: 514-762-2626 ext. 202

E-mail: roland.boivin@pedia-pharm.com

Frank Candido

Direct Financial Strategies and Communication Inc.

Tel.: 514-969-5530

E-mail: frank.candido@pedia-pharm.com