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Nutriband Signs Exclusive Distribution Agreement with Innomedica for AVERSA Fentanyl and all Sports Tape products for Costa Rica

Key Takeaway: Nutriband Inc. has entered into an exclusive distribution agreement with Costa Rica-based Innomedica for its AVERSA Fentanyl product, pending regulatory approval. Innomedica will also oversee and finance the necessary regulatory approvals for AVERSA and all sports tape products from Nutriband's subsidiary. The AVERSA technology aims to deter drug abuse and misuse through its innovative transdermal patches. This partnership marks a significant step for Nutriband in advancing its product offerings in the market.

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POSITIVE FACTORS

  • Nutriband has secured an exclusive distribution agreement with Innomedica.
  • The AVERSA technology aims to enhance the safety of fentanyl patches and reduce potential abuse.
  • Innomedica will finance and manage the regulatory approvals, indicating a strong partnership.

Full Press Release Details

ORLANDO, Fla., Feb. 17, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Nutriband Inc. (NASDAQ: NTRB) (NASDAQ: NTRBW) today announced that it has signed an exclusive distribution agreement with Costa Rica Based Innomedica for AVERSA Fentanyl upon approval and all sports tape products manufactured at its Pocono Pharmaceutical / Active Intell subsidiary. Innomedica will also be overseeing and financing all regulatory approvals for the above mentioned products as they ramp up for launch.
About AVERSA™ Abuse-Deterrent Transdermal Technology
Nutriband's AVERSA™ abuse-deterrent transdermal technology incorporates aversive agents into transdermal patches to prevent the abuse, diversion, misuse, and accidental exposure of drugs with abuse potential. The AVERSA™ abuse-deterrent technology has the potential to improve the safety profile of transdermal drugs susceptible to abuse, including opioids and stimulant drugs, while making sure that these drugs remain accessible to those patients who really need them. The technology is covered by a broad intellectual property portfolio with patents granted in the United States, Europe, Japan, Korea, Russia, China, Canada, Mexico, and Australia.
About Nutriband Inc.
We are primarily engaged in the development of a portfolio of transdermal pharmaceutical products. Our lead product under development is an abuse-deterrent fentanyl patch incorporating our AVERSA™ abuse-deterrent technology. AVERSA™ technology can be incorporated into any transdermal patch to prevent the abuse, misuse, diversion, and accidental exposure of drugs with abuse potential.
The Company's website is www.nutriband.com. Any material contained in or derived from
Forward-Looking Statements
Certain statements contained in this press release, including, without limitation, statements containing the words ‘'believes," "anticipates," "expects" and words of similar import, constitute "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such forward-looking statements involve both known and unknown risks and uncertainties. The Company's actual results may differ materially from those anticipated in its forward-looking statements as a result of a number of factors, including those including the Company's ability to develop its proposed abuse-deterrent fentanyl transdermal system and other proposed products, its ability to obtain patent protection for its abuse technology, its ability to obtain the necessary financing to develop products and conduct the necessary clinical testing, its ability to obtain Federal Food and Drug Administration approval to market any product it may develop in the United States and to obtain any other regulatory approval necessary to market any product in other countries, including countries in Europe, its ability to market any product it may develop, its ability to create, sustain, manage or forecast its growth; its ability to attract and retain key personnel; changes in the Company's business strategy or development plans; competition; business disruptions; adverse publicity and international, national and local general economic and market conditions and risks generally associated with an undercapitalized developing company, as well as the risks contained under "Risk Factors" and "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations" in the Company's periodic and current reports on Form 10-K, Forms 10-Q and 8-K and the Company's other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Except as required by applicable law, we undertake no obligation to revise or update any forward-looking statements to reflect any event or circumstance that may arise after the date hereof.
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SOURCE: Nutriband Inc.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What distribution agreement did Nutriband sign?

Nutriband signed an exclusive agreement with Innomedica for AVERSA Fentanyl.

What is AVERSA™ technology?

AVERSA™ technology integrates aversive agents in patches to deter drug abuse.

Which markets are covered by Nutriband's patents?

Nutriband holds patents in the U.S., Europe, Japan, China, and other regions.

What products is Nutriband focused on developing?

Nutriband is developing a portfolio of transdermal pharmaceutical products.

How can I contact Nutriband Inc.?

You can contact Nutriband via email at info@nutriband.com.

Last updated: Feb 17, 2026