VANC Pharmaceuticals Commences Commercialization in Ontario

VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(Marketwired - Oct. 22, 2015) - VANC Pharmaceuticals Inc. ("VANC" or the "Company") (TSX VENTURE:NPH)(OTCQB:NUVPF), a pharmaceutical company focused on the Canadian generic drug and over-the-counter (the "OTC") markets, is pleased to announce that it has commenced commercialization of its generic drug portfolio in Ontario and has started shipping initial purchase orders to pharmacy customers in the province. Ontario represents $1.9 billion in generic drug sales on an annual basis, according to the Canadian Generic Pharmaceutical Association (CGPA).

"We are excited to have launched sales in Ontario as we introduce our brand to pharmacies across the country," said Arun Nayyar, CEO of VANC. "Customers have reordered product and the initial feedback has been positive. Ontario is Canada's single largest market for generic drugs and in an effort to increase our footprint in the province we will be ramping up our sales force with additional hires."

VANC has listed 14 products on the Ontario formulary.

On behalf of:

VANC Pharmaceuticals Inc.

Aman Parmar, CFO and Director

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