CHARLESTON, S.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 24, 2006--Zestra Laboratories, maker of Zestra(TM) feminine arousal fluid, has announced a partnership with Kinray, Inc., the largest privately held distributor to independent pharmacies in the country. The agreement to include Zestra in Kinray's distribution channels over the next month will guarantee the product's offering to a retail base of more than 3,000 independent pharmacies.

"We have watched the demand for Zestra grow tremendously during the last nine months, and our distribution has accelerated to keep pace," said Alan Fink, President of Zestra Laboratories. "Last year at this time we were not in any stores. With this agreement Zestra will be in 23,000 pharmacies nationwide. The relationship with Kinray will enhance our commitment to make Zestra easily available to women everywhere."

Zestra(TM) (U.S. Patent 6,737,084) is a hormone-free feminine arousal fluid that is topically applied to enhance female sexual arousal, pleasure and satisfaction. It is the only product of its kind whose clinical study results are published in peer-reviewed medical journals and has been recognized by women's health professionals as "the gold standard" for its effectiveness.

According to a study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) titled "Sexual Dysfunction in the United States: Prevalence and Predictors" sexual problems, such as a lack of sexual desire, are more common in women than men, with 43 percent of women ages 18 to 59 reporting a prolonged problem versus 31 percent of men. Some form of female sexual dysfunction is prevalent in approximately 43 percent of the female population according to "Sexual Dysfunction in the United States: Prevalence and Predictors," Journal of the American Medical Association, February 10, 1999.

About patented Zestra(TM) Feminine Arousal Fluid

Zestra(TM) is a topically applied blend of all-natural botanical ingredients scientifically formulated by pharmacists and sexual health experts to enhance female sexual pleasure. In clinical studies conducted by independent sexual medicine experts, Zestra(TM) improved level of desire, satisfaction and enhancement of sexual experiences in women. More information is available at www.zestraforwomen.com. Zestra is available at Walgreen's, CVS, Duane Reade, Rite Aid, Bi-Lo, Bellco, HEB, Ingles, Brook/Eckerd (effective March 2006), Tree of Life (the nation's leading distributor to retail health stores) and now Kinray's independent retail partners.

About Zestra Laboratories

Zestra Laboratories is a science-driven company focused on developing clinically proven Women's Health consumer products. Since 1996, the Company has leveraged its expertise in pharmacology, pharmaceutical technology and women's sexual health to "design and develop" selected plant-derived principles as proprietary consumer products with significant commercial potential. The Company applies its integrated scientific platform with natural products to specific target areas where it has substantial expertise. Zestra Laboratories believes this "design and develop" strategy increases the chances of successfully developing effective and widely embraced consumer products. These target areas primarily involve female sexual health, with other late-stage pipeline products that deliver substantial quality of life enhancements in women's health.

About Kinray, Inc.

Kinray, Inc., the largest privately held distributor to independent pharmacies, offers a comprehensive line of products, state-of-the-art ordering systems, same-day delivery, store design and the finest in customer service. It employs more than 1,000 associates and services over 3,000 retail accounts in seven northeast states. The Company is debt-free with approximately $3.5 billion in annual revenues. Kinray, Inc. holds the distinction of being listed among the top largest privately held companies in America in publications such as Crain's Business Magazine and Forbes Magazine top largest privately held companies in America. Kinray Inc. was also presented with the Bridges To Success Award by the Mayor of New York for being the #1 largest privately held company in the four outer boroughs.

Contacts

CORPORATE CONTACT:
Martin G. Crosby
Chairman & Chief Science Officer
Zestra Laboratories, Inc.
4055 Faber Place Drive, Suite 300
Charleston, SC 29405
843.402.0901 (phone)
843.402.0919 (fax)
www.zestraforwomen.com

Source: Zestra Laboratories, Inc.