Cardiol Therapeutics Inc. (CRDL)

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Cardiol Therapeutics' Exclusive Manufacturing Partner Receives Three-Year Renewal and Amendment of its Cannabis Act License from Health Canada

Oakville, Ontario--(Newsfile Corp. - January 15, 2020) - Cardiol Therapeutics Inc. (TSX: CRDL) (OTCQX: CRTPF) ("Cardiol" or the "Company"), a leader in the production of pharmaceutical cannabidiol (CBD) and the development of innovative cannabidiol medicines for heart disease, is pleased to announce that its exclusive manufacturing partner, Dalton Pharma Services ("Dalton"), has received a three-year renewal and license amendment of its Cannabis Act Processing License from Health Canada. This renewal and amendment will permit scaled commercial production of Cardiol's high concentration pharmaceutical cannabidiol formulations and their sale to other license holders.

"Today's announcement is one of Cardiol's most important milestones to date, as it enables the commercial introduction of the first pharmaceutically produced cannabidiol for patients who should not be exposed to THC," stated David Elsley, President and CEO of Cardiol Therapeutics. "This accomplishment is the culmination of a significant collaborative effort between the Cardiol and Dalton teams and will facilitate the commercialization of what we believe to be the purest form of cannabidiol in the world."

Established in 1986 and located in Toronto, Dalton is a leading international cGMP manufacturer for the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries and the only Health Canada approved and FDA registered and inspected company in Canada licensed to produce pharmaceutical cannabidiol. They manufacture over 200 active pharmaceutical ingredients, including pharmaceutical cannabinoids, with manufacturing capability scalable to support all levels of commercialization.

"The Dalton team is committed to utilizing our decade of cannabinoid formulation experience and state-of-the-art cGMP manufacturing facility to support Cardiol's commercial launch in Canada and plans for international expansion," said Peter Pekos, President and CEO of Dalton Pharma Services. "The ever-increasing understanding of the therapeutic benefits of cannabidiol complements Cardiol's dedication to developing the purest and most consistent formulation of this medicine."

Cardiol's ultra-pure cannabidiol formulation is pharmaceutically produced specifically for medical purposes. It is free from the psychotropic effects of THC and is produced using controlled processes in a cGMP, Health Canada approved, FDA registered and inspected pharmaceutical facility. This allows for consistent quality and purity from batch to batch, resulting in a THC free (<10 ppm) cannabidiol oil - ideal for patients who should not be exposed to THC.

About Cardiol Therapeutics

Cardiol Therapeutics Inc. (TSX: CRDL) (OTCQX: CRTPF) is focused on producing pharmaceutical cannabidiol (CBD) products and developing innovative therapies for heart disease, including acute myocarditis and other causes of heart failure. The Company's lead product, CardiolRx™, is designed to be one of the safest and most consistent cannabidiol formulations on the market. CardiolRx is pharmaceutically produced, manufactured under cGMP, and is THC free (<10 ppm). The Company plans to commercialize CardiolRx in the billion-dollar market for medicinal cannabinoids in Canada and is also pursuing distribution opportunities in Europe and Latin America.

In heart failure, Cardiol is planning an international clinical study of CardiolRx in acute myocarditis, a condition caused by inflammation in heart tissue, which remains the most common cause of sudden cardiac death in people less than 35 years of age. The Company is also developing proprietary nanotechnology to uniquely deliver pharmaceutical cannabidiol and other anti-inflammatory drugs directly to sites of inflammation in the heart that are associated with heart failure. Heart failure is the leading cause of death and hospitalization in North America with associated healthcare costs in the U.S. alone exceeding $30 billion. For further information about Cardiol Therapeutics, please visit www.cardiolrx.com.

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David Elsley, President & CEO [phone]
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Trevor Burns, Investor Relations [phone]
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