CHARLOTTE, N.C., April 24, 2013 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Chelsea Therapeutics International, Ltd. (Nasdaq:CHTP) is scheduled to present the 12th Annual Needham Healthcare Conference at 10:40 AM on Wednesday, May 1, in New York.

Joseph G. Oliveto, Chelsea's Interim Chief Executive Officer will provide a corporate update and an overview of the Northera™ (droxidopa) development program.

Mr. Oliveto's presentation will be webcast live and archived for 30 days on Chelsea's website, www.chelseatherapeutics.com.

About Chelsea Therapeutics

Chelsea Therapeutics (Nasdaq:CHTP) is a biopharmaceutical development company that acquires and develops innovative products for the treatment of a variety of human diseases, including central nervous system disorders. Chelsea is currently pursuing FDA approval in the U.S. for Northera™ (droxidopa), a novel, late-stage, orally-active therapeutic agent for the treatment of symptomatic neurogenic orthostatic hypotension in patients with primary autonomic failure.www.chelseatherapeutics.com. 


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