RALEIGH, N.C., March 5, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- BioDelivery Sciences International, Inc. (NASDAQ: [ BDSI ]) announced its participation at two upcoming investor conferences. Dr. Mark A. Sirgo, President and Chief Executive Officer of BDSI, will present at each conference where he will focus on the clinical development program and timeline for BEMA Buprenorphine/Naloxone (BNX) for the treatment of opioid dependence as well as the recent licensing and development agreement with Endo Pharmaceuticals for BEMA Buprenorphine for the treatment of chronic pain.

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Cowen and Company 32nd Annual Health Care Conference
Wednesday, March 7 at 9:20 AM Eastern Time
Boston Marriott Copley Place, Boston, MA

24th Annual ROTH Conference
Tuesday, March 13 at 12:00 PM Pacific Time (3:00 PM Eastern)
Ritz Carlton Laguna Niguel, Dana Point, CA

Presentations from both the Cowen and Company and ROTH Conferences will be webcast live and can be accessed at [ www.bdsi.com ]. For those who are not available to listen to the live broadcasts, the presentations will be archived.

About BioDelivery Sciences International

BioDelivery Sciences International (NASDAQ: [ BDSI ]) is a specialty pharmaceutical company that is leveraging its novel and proprietary patented drug delivery technologies to develop and commercialize, either on its own or in partnerships with third parties, new applications of proven therapeutics. BDSI is focusing on developing products to meet unmet patient needs in the areas of pain management and oncology supportive care. BDSI's pain franchise currently consists of two products utilizing the patented BEMA technology. ONSOLIS (fentanyl buccal soluble film) is approved in the U.S., Canada, and the E.U. (where it will be marketed as BREAKYL), for the management of breakthrough pain in opioid tolerant, adult patients with cancer. The commercial rights are licensed to Meda for all territories worldwide except for Taiwan (licensed to TTY Biopharm) and South Korea (licensed to Kunwha Pharmaceutical Co.). BDSI's second pain product, BEMA Buprenorphine, is being developed for the treatment of moderate to severe chronic pain and is in development in a high dose formulation with naloxone for the treatment of opioid dependence. BEMA Buprenorphine for chronic pain is licensed on a worldwide basis to Endo Pharmaceuticals. Additional product candidates are being developed utilizing the BEMA technology for conditions such as nausea/vomiting (BEMA Granisetron). BDSI's headquarters is located in Raleigh, North Carolina. For more information, visit [ www.bdsi.com ].

BDSI® and BEMA® are registered trademarks of BioDelivery Sciences International, Inc. ONSOLIS® is a registered trademark of Meda Pharmaceuticals, Inc. BREAKYL is registered trademark of Meda Pharma GmbH & Co. KG.

Cautionary Note on Forward-Looking Statements

This press release, the presentations described herein and the statements of representatives and partners of BioDelivery Sciences International, Inc. (the "Company") related thereto contain, or may contain, among other things, certain "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such forward-looking statements involve significant risks and uncertainties. Such statements may include, without limitation, statements with respect to the Company's plans, objectives, projections, expectations and intentions and other statements identified by words such as "projects," "may," "will," "could," "would," "should," "believes," "expects," "anticipates," "estimates," "intends," "plans," or similar expressions. These statements are based upon the current beliefs and expectations of the Company's management and are subject to significant risks and uncertainties, including those detailed in the Company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Actual results may differ significantly from those set forth in the forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements involve certain risks and uncertainties that are subject to change based on various factors (many of which are beyond the Company's control). The Company undertakes no obligation to publicly update any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by applicable law.

Readers are cautioned that peak sales and market size estimates have been determined on the basis of market research and comparable product analysis, but no assurances can be given that such estimates are accurate or that such sales levels will be achieved, if at all.

SOURCE BioDelivery Sciences International, Inc.

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BioDelivery Sciences to Present at Cowen and ROTH Conferences

BioDelivery Sciences to Present at Cowen and ROTH Conferences