MERUS LABS INTERNATIONAL INC. SIGNS BINDING LETTER OF INTENT TO ACQUIRE BRANDED PHARMACEUTICAL PRODUCTS

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VANCOUVER, April 18 /CNW/ - Merus Labs International Inc. ("Merus" or the "Company") is pleased to announce that it has signed a binding letter of intent ("LOI") with a multinational pharmaceutical company to acquire their branded pharmaceutical products for the Canadian market. The products are administered orally in different dosages for treatment of various acute ailments. According to IMS the products had total sales of approximately $7.0 mil in 2010 in Canada.

Subject to the approval of the board of directors of both companies, the transaction is expected to close on or before June 1, 2011.

"We are pleased to sign this binding agreement for the acquisition of these products that have such strong brand equity in Canada. Merus management will continue to work closely with our legal, regulatory and financial advisors to complete our due diligence towards the successful completion of this transaction." said Ahmad Doroudian, president and CEO.

About Merus Labs International Inc.

Merus is a specialty pharmaceutical company engaged in the acquisition and licensing of pharmaceutical products. The Company utilizes its expertise in the North American pharmaceutical markets and its access to capital to acquire and license niche branded products in Canada and United States. Merus further enhances the sale and distribution of these products by introduction of a focused marketing and promotion plan.

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For further information:

Dr. Ahmad Doroudian, Chief Executive Officer
Merus Labs International Inc.
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