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Nutriband Inc. to File for Product Distribution Permit in South America with Ecuador's Health Register

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Nutriband Inc. (NASDAQ:NTRB, NTRBW) announced it has completed the necessary steps to submit its application to Ecuador's Health Register, allowing for the distribution of medical devices and cosmetic products in South America. This move opens access to the Andean Community, which includes four countries: Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Bolivia, with a combined population exceeding 114 million. Nutriband is focused on developing transdermal pharmaceutical products, including its lead product, an abuse-deterrent fentanyl patch utilizing AVERSA™ technology. The company is navigating various risks associated with product development and regulatory approvals.

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  • Completion of application with Ecuador's Health Register for product distribution.
  • Access to four countries with a total population of over 114 million.
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  • Risks in product development and regulatory approvals.
  • Dependence on obtaining necessary financing and FDA approval.

ORLANDO, FL / ACCESSWIRE / February 15, 2023 / Nutriband Inc. (NASDAQ:NTRB)(NASDAQ:NTRBW) today announced that its has completed the requirements to file its application with Ecuador's Health Register (Registro Sanitar Ecuador) to permit the distribution of certain medical devices and cosmetic products in South America.

Ecuador is part of the Andean Community CAN. which provides access to four South American countries including Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Bolivia, who combined have a population of over 114 million people.

About Nutriband Inc.

We are primarily engaged in the development of a portfolio of transdermal pharmaceutical products. Our lead product under development is an abuse deterrent fentanyl patch incorporating our AVERSA™ abuse deterrence technology. AVERSA™ technology can be incorporated into any transdermal patch to prevent the abuse, misuse, diversion, and accidental exposure of drugs with abuse potential.

The Company's website is www.nutriband.com. Any material contained in or derived from the Company's websites or any other website is not part of this press release.

Forward-Looking Statements

Certain statements contained in this press release, including, without limitation, statements containing the words ‘'believes," "anticipates," "expects" and words of similar import, constitute "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such forward-looking statements involve both known and unknown risks and uncertainties. The Company's actual results may differ materially from those anticipated in its forward-looking statements as a result of a number of factors, including those including the Company's ability to develop its proposed abuse deterrent fentanyl transdermal system and other proposed products, its ability to obtain patent protection for its abuse technology, its ability to obtain the necessary financing to develop products and conduct the necessary clinical testing, its ability to obtain Federal Food and Drug Administration approval to market any product it may develop in the United States and to obtain any other regulatory approval necessary to market any product in other countries, including countries in Europe, its ability to market any product it may develop, its ability to create, sustain, manage or forecast its growth; its ability to attract and retain key personnel; changes in the Company's business strategy or development plans; competition; business disruptions; adverse publicity and international, national and local general economic and market conditions and risks generally associated with an undercapitalized developing company, as well as the risks contained under "Risk Factors" and "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations" in the Company's Form S-1, Form 10-K for the year ended January 31, 2022 and Forms 10-Q, and the Company's other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Except as required by applicable law, we undertake no obligation to revise or update any forward-looking statements to reflect any event or circumstance that may arise after the date hereof.

For more information, contact:

Investor Relations
RedChip Companies
Dave Gentry
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1-800-RED-CHIP (733-2447)
407-491-4498

SOURCE: Nutriband Inc.



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What did Nutriband announce on February 15, 2023?

Nutriband announced it has completed its application for product distribution in Ecuador.

How many countries will Nutriband access through this application?

Nutriband will access four countries: Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Bolivia.

What is Nutriband's lead product?

Nutriband's lead product is an abuse-deterrent fentanyl patch that incorporates AVERSA™ technology.

What are the potential risks mentioned in Nutriband's press release?

The risks include challenges in product development, obtaining financing, and regulatory approvals.

What is the population size of the Andean Community?

The Andean Community, which includes Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Bolivia, has a combined population of over 114 million.

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