IGI Laboratories, Inc. Completes Its Sixth ANDA Filing For 2013 Under Joint Drug Development And Commercialization Agreement

BUENA, N.J., Dec. 31, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- IGI Laboratories, Inc. (NYSE MKT: IG), a New Jersey based generic topical pharmaceutical company, today announced it executed a license, development, supply and marketing agreement with a large multi-national pharmaceutical company. In accordance with the confidentiality agreement in place, the name of the company remains undisclosed. The agreement designates IGI Laboratories, Inc. (IGI) as the developer and manufacturer of a generic topical pharmaceutical drug product, which will be licensed, marketed and distributed in the United States by our partner, or its subsidiaries. The named product in the agreement was developed at IGI. IGI has now filed the Abbreviated New Drug Application associated with the named generic pharmaceutical product. In accordance with the agreement, our partner is required to pay IGI when certain milestones are met related to the filing and approval of the associated ANDA. In addition, in accordance with the agreement, IGI will also receive a share of the profits following the approval and commercialization of the product.

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Jason Grenfell-Gardner, President and CEO of the Company, commented, "This strategic partnership provides IGI with an opportunity to collaborate with an established generic pharmaceutical drug manufacturer. This agreement will provide IGI with some liquidity in the near future which will help us accelerate our generic pharmaceutical research and development efforts in 2014."

About IGI Laboratories, Inc.
IGI Laboratories is a generic topical pharmaceutical company. We develop and manufacture topical formulations for the pharmaceutical, OTC, and cosmetic markets. Our mission is to be a leading player in the generic topical prescription drug market.

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