Zogenix to Participate in the Leerink Partners 6th Annual Global Healthcare Conference

EMERYVILLE, Calif., Feb. 08, 2017 -- Zogenix, Inc. (NASDAQ:ZGNX), a pharmaceutical company developing therapies for the treatment of orphan and central nervous system (CNS) disorders, today announced that Stephen J. Farr, Ph.D., President and CEO, will present a corporate update at the Leerink Partners 6^th Annual Global Healthcare Conference in New York on February 15, 2017.

Leerink Partners 6^th Annual Global Healthcare Conference -- Zogenix Presentation Details

Date: Wednesday, February 15, 2017                                
Time: 9:30 am Eastern Time / 6:30 am Pacific Time                                 
Location: New York, NY – Lotte New York Palace Hotel                           

The presentation will be webcast live and archived for 30 days on Zogenix's Investor Relations website at ir.zogenix.com.                                  

About Zogenix
Zogenix, Inc. (Nasdaq:ZGNX) is a pharmaceutical company committed to developing and commercializing CNS therapies that address specific clinical needs for people living with orphan and other CNS disorders who need innovative treatment alternatives to improve their daily functioning.

For more information, visit www.zogenix.com.

Forward Looking Statements
Zogenix cautions you that statements included in this press release that are not a description of historical facts are forward-looking statements. Words such as "believes," "anticipates," "plans," "expects," "indicates," "will," "intends," "potential," "suggests," "assuming," "designed" and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements. These statements are based on the company's current beliefs and expectations. These forward-looking statements include statements regarding the potential commercialization of ZX008; the timing of top-line results from the Phase 3 clinical trial of ZX008 in Dravet syndrome and other 2017 milestones; and the timing of any submission of a new drug application to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration or comparable market authorization filing in Europe. The inclusion of forward-looking statements should not be regarded as a representation by Zogenix that any of its plans will be achieved. Actual results may differ from those set forth in this release due to the risks and uncertainties inherent in Zogenix's business, including, without limitation: the uncertainties associated with the clinical development and regulatory approval of product candidates such as ZX008, including potential delays in the commencement, enrollment and completion of clinical trials; the potential that earlier clinical trials and studies may not be predictive of future results; Zogenix's reliance on third parties to conduct its clinical trials, enroll patients, manufacture its preclinical and clinical drug supplies and manufacture commercial supplies of its drug products, if approved; unexpected adverse side effects or inadequate therapeutic efficacy of ZX008 that could limit approval and/or commercialization, or that could result in recalls or product liability claims; Zogenix's ability to fully comply with numerous federal, state and local laws and regulatory requirements, as well as rules and regulations outside the United States, that apply to its product development activities; Fast Track designation may not result in an expedited regulatory review process; the potential for distraction of management related to the transition of management responsibilities; and other risks described in Zogenix's prior press releases as well as in public periodic filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. You are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date hereof, and Zogenix undertakes no obligation to revise or update this press release to reflect events or circumstances after the date hereof. All forward-looking statements are qualified in their entirety by this cautionary statement. This caution is made under the safe harbor provisions of Section 21E of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995.

CONTACT: Investors: Andrew McDonald
Founding Partner, LifeSci Advisors LLC
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