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VANCOUVER, BC. July 3 rd – TheNewswire – Aequus Pharmaceuticals Inc. (TSX-V: AQS , OTCQB: AQSZF ), ) (“Aequus” or the “Company”), a specialtypharmaceutical company, announces the highest selling quarter sincethe launch of Zimed® PF (Bimatoprost 0.03%), the first and onlymulti-dose preservative free prostaglandin analog (PGA) in Canada.
“With continued momentum, we are pleased to see thatJune was another record month of sales for Zimed® PF” says DougJanzen, CEO of Aequus Pharmaceuticals Canada. “It’s encouragingto see clinicians integrating it into their practices and see thevalue preservative free alternatives can bring to theirpatients”.
For more information, please visit www.ZimedPF.ca
About Aequus Pharmaceuticals
Aequus Pharmaceuticals Inc. (TSX-V: AQS , OTCQB: AQSZF ) is a growing specialtypharmaceutical company focused on developing and commercializing highquality, differentiated products. Aequus, founded in 2015, hassuccessfully grown multiple products and brands in strategictherapeutic areas including Ophthalmology, Optometry, Transplant andRare Disease. Aequus plans to build on its Canadian commercialplatform through the application of sales, marketing and expertknowledge of the Canadian marketplace utilizing internal development,acquisition, or licenses with preferred strategic partners. Forfurther information, please visit www.aequuspharma.ca .
About Glaucoma, Dry Eye andZimed ® PF
Zimed ® PF is indicated for the reduction of elevated intraocularpressure (IOP) in patients with open-angle glaucoma or ocularhypertension. Glaucoma and elevated intraocular pressure can causevision loss or blindness by damaging the optic nerve located at theback of the eye. Dry eye disease is often associated with glaucoma dueto factors including age, environment, allergies, and preservatives ineyedrops. Zimed ® PF is the first multi-dose preservative free prostaglandinanalog (PGA) available in Canada. Zimed ® PF(bimatoprost 0.03%) received market authorization from Health Canada in December2022.
Forward LookingStatements:
This release may containforward-looking statements or forward-looking information underapplicable Canadian securities legislation that may not be based onhistorical fact, including, without limitation, statements containingthe words “believe”, “may”, “plan”, “will”,“estimate”, “continue”, “anticipate”, “intend”,“expect”, “potential” and similar expressions. Forward-looking statements are necessarily based on estimates and assumptionsmade by us in light of our experience and perception of historicaltrends, current conditions and expected future developments, as wellas the factors we believe are appropriate. Forward-looking statementsinclude but are not limited to statements relating to: theimplementation of our business model and strategic plans; revenuegrowth trends into the future; expected timing for product launches;the Company’s expected revenues; the regulatory approval of itsproducts; the Company’s ability to attract international partners;and ongoing discussions with and the Company’s ability to secure potential partners to furthergrow our product portfolio. Such statements reflect our current viewswith respect to future events and are subject to risks anduncertainties and are necessarily based upon a number of estimates andassumptions that, while considered reasonable by Aequus, areinherently subject to significant business, economic, competitive,political and social uncertainties and contingencies. Many factorscould cause our actual results, performance, or achievements to bematerially different from any future results, performance, or achievements that may be expressedor implied by such forward-looking statements. In making the forwardlooking statements included in this release, the Company has madevarious material assumptions, including, but not limited to: obtainingregulatory approvals; general business and economic conditions; theCompany’s ability to successfully out license or sell its currentproducts and in-license and develop new products; the assumption thatthe Company’s current good relationships with third parties will bemaintained; the availability of financing on reasonable terms; theCompany’s ability to attract and retain skilled staff; marketcompetition; the products and technology offered by the Company’scompetitors; the impact of the coronavirus (COVID-19) on theCompany’s operations; and the Company’s ability to protect patentsand proprietary rights. In evaluating forward looking statements,current and prospective shareholders should specifically considervarious factors set out herein and under the heading “RiskFactors” in the Company’s Annual Information Form dated May 1,2023, a copy of which is available on Aequus’ profile on the SEDAR+website at www sedarplus.ca , and asotherwise disclosed from time to time on Aequus’ SEDAR+ profile.Should one or more of these risks or uncertainties, or a risk that isnot currently known to us materialize, or should assumptionsunderlying those forward-looking statements prove incorrect, actualresults may vary materially from those described herein. Theseforward-looking statements are made as of the date of this release andwe do not intend, and do not assume any obligation, to update theseforward-looking statements, except as required by applicablesecurities laws. Investors are cautioned that forward-lookingstatements are not guarantees of future performance and are inherentlyuncertain. Accordingly, investors are cautioned not to put unduereliance on forward looking statements.
On behalf of the Board of Directors,
“Douglas Janzen”
Director & CEO
Aequus Investor Relations
Email: investors@aequuspharma.ca
Phone: 604-336-7906
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