Aequus Pharmaceuticals Inc. Appoints Hamed Shahbazi as an Independent Director on its Board of Directors

Aequus Pharmaceuticals Inc. is a Canada-based specialty pharmaceutical company focused on developing, advancing, and promoting differentiated products. The Company is engaged in the sale and marketing of several commercial products in ophthalmology and transplant. Its pipeline products include Evolve Intensive Gel, Evolve Daily Intensive, SCOPE Portfolio, Zimed PF and REV-0100 / ReVision. Evolve Intensive Gel and Evolve Daily Intensive contains lubricating eye drops intended for use in the relief of discomfort that arises from dry eye sensations, including dryness, soreness, feelings of grit, and irritation. Zimed PF is a preservative-free multi-dose Bimatoprost for glaucoma patients in Canada. REV-0100 is in preclinical development as a treatment for Stargardt disease. It plans to build on its Canadian commercial platform through the launch of additional products that are either created internally or brought in through an acquisition or license.