IGI Laboratories, Inc. Announces Bhaskar Chaudhuri’s Appointment to Its Board of Directors

IGI Laboratories, Inc. (NYSE Amex:IG). IGI Laboratories, Inc. (the "Company”) is pleased to announce the appointment of Bhaskar Chaudhuri to its board of directors commencing December 1, 2010.

Mr. Chaudhuri has more than 20 years experience in pharmaceutical management, research and development. Mr. Chaudhuri holds a Doctorate in Physical Pharmacy, a Masters of Science in Industrial Pharmacy and a Bachelors of Science in Pharmacy. Mr. Chaudhuri served as President of Valeant Pharmaceuticals International until September 28, 2010. Prior to joining Valeant, upon Valeant’s acquisition of Dow Pharmaceutical Sciences, Inc. on December 31, 2008, Mr. Chaudhuri served for seven years as Dow’s President and Chief Executive Officer and a member of Dow’s Board of Directors. Prior to that, Mr. Chaudhuri served as Executive Vice President of Scientific Affairs at Bertek Pharmaceuticals, a subsidiary of Mylan Laboratories. Prior to his positions at Bertek, Mr. Chaudhuri served as the General Manager of the Dermatology Division of Mylan Laboratories. Mr. Chaudhuri joined Mylan through the acquisition of Penederm, Inc., where he was the Vice President of R&D from 1992 to 1998.

"We welcome Bhaskar to the IGI board where his vast experience in dermatology will be a valuable asset in helping guide the future direction of the company,” commented President/CEO Charlie Moore.

About IGI Laboratories, Inc.

IGI Laboratories is focused in the development and commercialization of products for the dermatology market.

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