Zogenix to Announce New Data at 72nd American Epilepsy Society Annual Meeting

Full Results from Second Pivotal Phase 3 Trial of FINTEPLA^® (ZX008) in Dravet Syndrome (Study 1504)

New Long-Term Efficacy and Safety Data from Open-Label Extension Trial (Study 1503)

Studies on the Impact of Severe Epilepsy on Quality of Life for Patients and Families

EMERYVILLE, Calif., Nov. 26, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Zogenix, Inc. ZGNX, a pharmaceutical company developing therapies for the treatment of rare diseases, today announced that data from nine abstracts, including four "late-breakers," will be presented at the 72^nd American Epilepsy Society (AES) Annual Meeting taking place in New Orleans from November 30 – December 4, 2018. The Zogenix-sponsored presentations will include new clinical data from the second pivotal Phase 3 study, data on the long-term efficacy and safety of FINTEPLA^® (ZX008) in Dravet syndrome, along with data further demonstrating the significant burden that living with severe childhood onset epilepsy has on children, caregivers and family members.

In addition to the posters, Zogenix will host a Scientific Exhibit Room on Sunday, December 2 from 8:00 am – 11:00 am CT. Zogenix study investigators and authors will be present to discuss the posters in more detail and answer questions.

Below is an overview of the presentations.

About Zogenix
Zogenix is committed to developing and commercializing transformative therapies to improve the lives of patients and their families living with rare diseases. For more information, visit www.zogenix.com.

Forward Looking Statements
Zogenix cautions you that statements included in this press release or in the poster presentations that are not a description of historical facts are forward-looking statements. Words such as "believes," "anticipates," "plans," "expects," "indicates," "will," "intends," "potential," "suggests," "assuming," "designed" and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements. These statements include Zogenix's plans to present data and other posters at AES and the potential efficacy of FINTEPLA (ZX008).  These statements are based on Zogenix's current beliefs and expectations. The inclusion of forward-looking statements should not be regarded as a representation by Zogenix that any of its plans will be achieved. Actual results may differ from those set forth in this release or in any poster presentation due to the risks and uncertainties inherent in Zogenix's business, including, without limitation: the uncertainties associated with the clinical development and regulatory approval of product candidates such as FINTEPLA; unexpected adverse side effects or inadequate therapeutic efficacy of FINTEPLA that could limit approval and/or commercialization, or that could result in recalls or product liability claims; and other risks described in Zogenix's prior press releases as well as in public periodic filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. You are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date hereof, and Zogenix undertakes no obligation to revise or update this press release to reflect events or circumstances after the date hereof. All forward-looking statements are qualified in their entirety by this cautionary statement. This caution is made under the safe harbor provisions of Section 21E of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995.

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