MISSISSAUGA, ON, April 29, 2015 /CNW/ - Cipher Pharmaceuticals Inc. (NASDAQ:CPHR; TSX:CPH) today announced it will host a conference call for its Q1 2015 financial results and hold its Annual and Special Meeting of Shareholders on Wednesday, May 13, 2015.

Q1 2015 CONFERENCE CALL

WHEN: May 13, 2015 at 08:30 AM ET

CONFERENCE CALL/WEBCAST: You can join the call by dialing 647-427-7450 or 1-888-231-8191. A live audio webcast will be available through http://www.cipherpharma.com/  or  http://bit.ly/1OeDdfu. An archived replay of the webcast will be available for 365 days.

ANNUAL AND SPECIAL MEETING OF SHAREHOLDERS

WHEN: May 13, 2015 at 11:00 AM ET

WHERE: Goodmans LLP, Bay Adelaide Centre, 333 Bay Street, Suite 3400, Toronto, Ontario

WEBCAST: The meeting will be webcast live. To access the webcast go to http://www.cipherpharma.com/  or http://bit.ly/1EbO6bf. Please connect at least 15 minutes prior to the start of the meeting to ensure adequate time for any software download that may be required to join the webcast. An archived replay of the webcast will be available for 365 days.

About Cipher Pharmaceuticals Inc.

Cipher Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ:CPHR; TSX:CPH) is a rapidly growing specialty pharmaceutical dermatology company with a diversified portfolio of commercial-stage products that is on pace to achieve its goal of becoming the most customer-centric dermatology company in North America. Cipher acquires best-in-class products and/or potentially transformative compounds that fulfill high unmet medical needs. Cipher's experienced management team has a proven track of successfully managing the required clinical development and regulatory approval processes and marketing products either directly or through partners.

Cipher has completed five transactions in 2015, including the acquisition of Innocutis and its seven branded dermatology products, to build its U.S. commercial presence, expand its Canadian dermatology franchise and broaden its pipeline. Its products include a novel version of the acne medication isotretinoin, which is marketed as Absorica™ in the United States and Epuris® in Canada. Cipher is well-capitalized to drive long-term, sustained earnings growth by leveraging its proven clinical development capabilities and efficient commercial execution. For more information, visit www.cipherpharma.com.

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