TORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - March 13, 2013) -Merus Labs International Inc. ("Merus" or the "Company") (TSX:MSL)(NASDAQ:MSLI) today announced that Mr. Elie Farah, the President & CEO of Merus, will present at the upcoming Roth Capital Partners 25^th Annual Growth Stock Conference. Mr. Farah's presentation will take place on Wednesday, March 20^th, 2013 at 12:30 P.M. (Pacific Time) at the Ritz Carlton hotel, Laguna Niguel, Dana Point, California.

About Merus Labs International Inc.

Merus is a specialty pharmaceutical company engaged in the acquisition and licensing of pharmaceutical products. The Company utilizes its expertise in pharmaceutical markets and its access to capital to acquire and license niche branded products. Merus further enhances the sale and distribution of these products by the introduction of a focused marketing and promotion plan.

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