DVA Delivra Corp

TORONTO, Jan. 8, 2019 /CNW/ - Delivra Corp. (TSXV: DVA - "Delivra" or the "Company") today announced the publication of positive data from a clinical study demonstrating the safety and efficacy to treat chronic venous insufficiency of lower limbs, using the LivRelief^TM Varicose Vein Cream over-the-counter product. These results were published in the respected peer-reviewed scientific journal, PLOS ONE. This article may be found at the following link: https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0208954.

In a human clinical setting, undertaken by an independent third-party medical clinic, LivRelief^TM Varicose Vein Cream provided significant therapeutic improvement in the treated lower limbs after six weeks of treatment. In the study, LivRelief^TM Varicose Vein Cream was tested in humans with severe lower limb pain. This exemplifies Delivra's unique technology, with its multi-laminar systems which is capable of gradually releasing the active ingredient to the area of need, yielding quicker and longer lasting relief.

"This impressive data further validates Delivra's platform technology, offering patients an effective, safe and convenient over-the-counter cream for varicose vein treatment. Our robust over-the-counter product development and pharmaceutical pipeline of high-value innovative products provide an array of unique commercialization opportunities. LivRelief^TM Varicose Vein Cream, along with LivRelief^TM Pain Relief Cream, LivRelief^TM Extra Strength Chronic Angry Pain Relief Cream and LivRelief^TM Sports & Active Pain Relief Cream can be found in over 6,000 retail outlets across Canada," said Dr. Joseph Gabriele, CEO of Delivra.

ABOUT DELIVRA CORP.

LivRelief^TM products are available in over 6,000 retail locations, including pharmacies, grocery chains, and independent health food stores across Canada, including, but not limited to, Shoppers Drug Mart, Walmart, Loblaw, Rexall, Pharmasave, London Drugs, and on-line at www.livrelief.com. Delivra Corp. is a specialty biotechnology company having a proprietary transdermal delivery system platform that can shuttle pharmaceutical and natural molecules through the skin, in a targeted manner. Delivra manufactures and sells a growing line of natural topical creams with the proprietary transdermal delivery system platform under the LivRelief^TM brand, for conditions such as joint and muscle pain, nerve pain, varicose veins, wound healing, and sports performance. In parallel with its consumer products business, Delivra also has a mandate to license its patent-pending, proprietary transdermal delivery technology platform to pharmaceutical companies globally, for the repurposing of pharmaceutical molecules transdermally to treat a broad range of conditions, along with licensing its over-the-counter products globally. Delivra is headquartered in Hamilton, Ontario and has a research and development laboratory in Charlottetown, PEI.

Further information on Delivra can be found at www.delivracorp.com and www.livrelief.com.

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