SCOLR Pharma, Inc. Appoints Stephen J. Tur...( BOTHELL Wash. Aug. 31 /- ...),Health

BOTHELL, Wash., Aug. 31 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- SCOLR Pharma, Inc. (NYSE Amex: DDD) announced the appointment of Stephen J. Turner as Chief Executive Officer and President as of August 31, 2009. The employment of Dr. Bruce S. Morra in these positions terminated on August 28 by mutual agreement. Dr. Morra will continue to serve as a director of the Company.

Mr. Turner has been Vice President and Chief Technical Officer of SCOLR since 2003 and has been instrumental in development of SCOLR's proprietary Controlled Delivery Technology (CDT(R)). Mr. Turner said "SCOLR plans to continue efforts to license our 12 hour 600 mg ibuprofen formulation and we are advancing discussions with potential partners. In addition, we are making progress on our program to gain approval for our extended release pseudoephedrine. In the short term, we will direct efforts to increase distribution and sales of our nutraceutical products both in the area of providing new products and expanding into new areas."

Michael Taglich, Chairman of the Board, said, "Steve Turner is a natural leader and I am confident we will succeed with him at the helm. He has tremendous knowledge of the drug delivery and formulation business and has the right combination of skills to take this company to the next level. I also want to thank Bruce Morra for stepping in when he did. Bruce has helped guide us in advancing discussions with a number of potential partners that could significantly enhance shareholder value. We look forward to Bruce's continued presence as a member of the Board going forward."

About SCOLR Pharma:

Based in Bothell, Washington, SCOLR Pharma, Inc. is a specialty pharmaceutical company. SCOLR Pharma's corporate objective is to combine its formulation expertise and its
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