IMPAX to Increase Existing Credit Facility

June 20, 2005

HAYWARD, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 20, 2005--IMPAX Laboratories, Inc. (Nasdaq:IPXLE) announced today that it received commitments from Wachovia Bank, National Association and Wachovia Capital Markets, LLC to increase the Company's existing credit facility to up to $37 million, consisting of a $35 million revolving credit facility, an increase from $25 million against which there is approximately $5 million outstanding and $2.1 million representing the unpaid balance on IMPAX's existing term loan and equipment purchase term loan. The purpose of the increased facility is to refinance existing senior and convertible subordinated debt, provide working capital and to provide funds for general corporate purposes. The amended facility is subject to customary conditions, including the negotiation of a definitive agreement. The Company also reported that its available cash reserves at May 31, 2005 were approximately $78 million.

IMPAX Laboratories, Inc. is a technology based specialty pharmaceutical company applying its formulation expertise and drug delivery technology to the development of controlled-release and specialty generics in addition to the development of branded products. IMPAX markets its generic products through its Global Pharmaceuticals division and intends to market its branded products through the IMPAX Pharmaceuticals division. Additionally, where strategically appropriate, IMPAX has developed marketing partnerships to fully leverage its technology platform. IMPAX Laboratories is headquartered in Hayward, Calif., and has a full range of capabilities in its Hayward and Philadelphia facilities. For more information, please visit the Company's Web site at: www.impaxlabs.com.

"Safe Harbor" statement under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995:

To the extent any statements made in this news release contain information that is not historical, these statements are forward-looking in nature and express the beliefs and expectations of management. Such statements are based on current expectations and involve a number of known and unknown risks and uncertainties that could cause Impax's future results, performance or achievements to differ significantly from the results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Such risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, possible adverse effects resulting from Impax's delay in filing its 2004 Form 10-K and 2005 March 10-Q, including possible delisting from the NASDAQ National Market, Impax's ability to obtain sufficient capital to fund its operations, the difficulty of predicting FDA filings and approvals, consumer acceptance and demand for new pharmaceutical products, the impact of competitive products and pricing, Impax's ability to successfully develop and commercialize pharmaceutical products, Impax's reliance on key strategic alliances, the uncertainty of patent litigation, the availability of raw materials, the regulatory environment, dependence on patent and other protection for innovative products, exposure to product liability claims, fluctuations in operating results and other risks detailed from time to time in Impax's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Forward-looking statements speak only as to the date on which they are made, and Impax undertakes no obligation to update publicly or revise any forward-looking statement, regardless of whether new information becomes available, future developments occur or otherwise.

CONTACT: IMPAX Laboratories, Inc.
Barry R. Edwards, CEO, 215-933-0323 Ext. 4360
Larry Hsu, Ph.D., President, 510-476-2000 Ext. 1111
www.impaxlabs.com
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Investor Relations Contacts:
Lippert/Heilshorn & Associates, Inc.
Kim Sutton Golodetz, 212-838-3777
kgolodetz@lhai.com
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Bruce Voss, 310-691-7100
bvoss@lhai.com
www.lhai.com

SOURCE: IMPAX Laboratories, Inc.