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ZYUS Selects GelCan, a Subsidiary of Capcium, as Exclusive Encapsulation Partner

Sep. 16, 2020

Quebec-based pharmaceutical-grade encapsulation company will be the exclusive encapsulator of ZYUS softgels for the Canadian medical cannabis market

SASKATOON, Saskatchewan--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- ZYUS Life Sciences Inc. ("ZYUS"), a company focused on the global development and commercialization of innovative cannabinoid-based formulations and product candidates, announced today that it has selected Capcium Inc.’s (“Capcium”) subsidiary, GelCan Corporation Inc. (“GelCan”), a pharmaceutical-grade manufacturer of softgel capsules, to encapsulate ZYUS softgels for the Canadian medical cannabis market.

The Encapsulation Agreement (“Agreement”) will support ZYUS’ development and production of standardized, high-quality cannabinoid-based formulations for the medical market including softgels.

“ZYUS is focused on elevating cannabinoids as a standard of care and producing superior quality formulations to improve patient outcomes globally,” said ZYUS CEO, Brent Zettl. “We select our partners based on a shared commitment to putting the medical market first, leading research and innovation, and meeting and exceeding GMP requirements. We feel that Capcium is a strong partner that shares these values, and we look forward to working with GelCan to provide a consistent, high-quality supply of cannabinoid-based softgels to Canadian medical cannabis patients.”

“At Capcium we are constantly looking to partner with companies that share our commitment to high quality and integrity,” said Richard Italia, CEO, Capcium. “Through this partnership between ZYUS and GelCan, we look forward to bringing ZYUS’ innovative formulations and our encapsulation expertise together to help improve quality of life for medical cannabis patients.”

About ZYUS Life Sciences Inc.

ZYUS is a Canadian-based life sciences company focused on the global development and commercialization of innovative cannabinoid-based therapeutics and product candidates. Through clinical research and IP development, we intend to deliver high-quality oils, gel caps, topical creams and other cannabinoid-based therapeutics and product candidates to patients worldwide. The ZYUS vision is to elevate cannabinoids as a standard of care and expand the potential of protein-based formulations in pursuit of a transformational impact on patients’ lives. ZYUS: Advancing the Science of Well-Being. Visit www.zyus.com

About Capcium Inc.

Capcium Inc. is a Montreal-based contract manufacturing platform specializing in softgel encapsulation. GelCan, its subsidiary company, is transforming the cannabis industry by providing high-value, high quality softgel cannabis products. Capcium presently holds a nutraceutical license from Health Canada and GelCan will soon apply to be fully licensed for cannabis processing at Capcium’s new state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Pointe Claire, Quebec.

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