Scilex Holding Announces Issuance of Halal Certification for its ZTlido® product by Circle H International, Inc.

PALO ALTO, Calif., March 15, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Scilex Holding Company (Nasdaq: SCLX, “Scilex” or “Company”), an innovative revenue generating company focused on acquiring, developing and commercializing non-opioid pain management products for the treatment of acute and chronic pain, today announced that it received Halal Certification of its commercial product ZTlido, indicating that ZTlido has undergone rigorous assessment to determine that it is permissible or acceptable in accordance with Islamic standards. The Halal certification was issued under the authority of Circle H International, Inc. (“Circle H”) and offers the Company the opportunity to provide ZTlido to Islamic markets globally. This announcement supports the global expansion strategy for Scilex, which Scilex anticipates will include a presence in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region with an initial priority focus on the UAE and Saudi Arabia.

Scilex Holding Announces Issuance of Halal Certification for its ZTlido® product by Circle H International, Inc.