SAINT-LAURENT, QUEBEC–(Marketwired – Dec. 18, 2017) – IntelGenx Corp. (TSX VENTURE:IGX)(OTCQX:IGXT) (the “Company” or “IntelGenx”) is pleased to announce that, following a Good Manufacturing Practices (“GMP”) inspection performed by Health Canada, its site has obtained an amended Drug Establishment License (“DEL”) for manufacturing activities. The Company successfully achieved a GMP compliant rating, allowing the site to conduct licensable commercial manufacturing and packaging activities of finished dosage forms.

The Health Canada GMP audit included a thorough review of the existing quality management systems, supplier management, controls of raw materials, documentation, equipment, processes and engineering. No critical deficiencies preventing a GMP Compliant rating were identified. IntelGenx intends to respond with a plan to address Health Canada’s initial inspection observations within the next 30 days.

“Health Canada’s amended DEL represents a major achievement for our Company and, as it was the last milestone before we could initiate manufacturing at our new state-of-the-art facility,” said Dr. Horst G. Zerbe, President and CEO of IntelGenx. “It also marks a key step towards the commercialization of our products. For example, the amended DEL will support applications to transfer the manufacturing of RIZAPORT®, our proprietary oral thin-film formulation of rizatriptan for the treatment of acute migraines, from Europe to IntelGenx’ site.”

About IntelGenx:

Established in 2003, IntelGenx is a leading oral drug delivery company primarily focused on the development and manufacturing of innovative pharmaceutical oral films based on its proprietary VersaFilm™ technology platform.

IntelGenx’ highly skilled team provides comprehensive pharmaceuticals services to pharmaceutical partners, including R&D, analytical method development, clinical monitoring, IP and regulatory services. IntelGenx’ state-of-the-art manufacturing facility, established for the VersaFilm™ technology platform, supports lab-scale to pilot and commercial-scale production, offering full service capabilities to its clients. More information about the company can be found at www.intelgenx.com.

Forward-Looking Statements:

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Source: IntelGenx Technologies Corp.