LAVAL, QUEBEC--(Marketwire - Jan. 18, 2013) -ProMetic Life Sciences Inc. (TSX:PLI) ("ProMetic" or the "Corporation") announced today that it has received confirmation from Octapharma of the regulatory approval of Octaplas® by the Food and Drug Administration ("FDA") for the US market.

ProMetic's proprietary prion capture resin, PrioClear™, is incorporated in Octapharma's manufacturing process for its solvent/detergent treated, prion-reduced, plasma product, Octaplas®.

"We expect Octaplas' US regulatory approval to significantly contribute to our growth objectives given the overall magnitude of the American market. We believe that the added value provided by ProMetic's prion capture technology will play a key role in the commercial success of this product", said Pierre Laurin, Chief Executive Officer of ProMetic Life Sciences Inc.

ProMetic received purchase orders from Octapharma exceeding $6 million for PrioClear™ resin in 2012 for approved European countries and to support product launch in new European territories.

About ProMetic Life Sciences Inc.

ProMetic Life Sciences Inc. ([ www.prometic.com ]) is a global biopharmaceutical company specializing in the design of small molecules that mimic unique and specific interactions between proteins, research, development, manufacture and marketing of a variety of commercial applications derived from its proprietary Mimetic Ligand™ technology. This technology is used in large-scale purification of biologics, drug development, proteomics and the elimination of pathogens. ProMetic is also active in developing its own novel therapeutic products targeting unmet medical needs in the field of fibrosis, anemia, neutropenia, cancer and autoimmune diseases/inflammation as well as certain nephropathies Headquartered in Laval (Canada), ProMetic has R&D facilities in the UK, the U.S. and Canada, manufacturing facilities in the UK and business development activities in the U.S., Europe, Asia.

Forward Looking Statements

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