Company reported positive clinical data for QRX003 from first six evaluable subjects in ongoing open-label Netherton Syndrome study

Positive benefits were observed across a number of clinical endpoints including pruritus, Investigator skin scoring system and patient global assessment

No safety concerns have been observed to date in either ongoing clinical study

Quoin expects its cash runway will extend through the end of 2024

ASHBURN, Va., Nov. 08, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Quoin Pharmaceuticals Ltd. (NASDAQ:QNRX) (the "Company" or "Quoin"), a clinical stage, specialty pharmaceutical company focused on rare and orphan diseases, today provides a business update and announces financial results for the quarter ended September 30, 2023.

Quoin CEO, Dr. Michael Myers, said, "While still early-stage, we are extremely excited by the positive clinical data generated to date across a number of endpoints from our ongoing open-label clinical study in Netherton Syndrome patients. We are particularly pleased with the pruritus results observed for five of the six subjects evaluated. Given the overall strong efficacy data and the exemplary safety profile demonstrated thus far, we are moving into an optimization phase for both of our Netherton Syndrome studies, which we believe could lead to an even more robust clinical data set."

Corporate Highlights –

On October 24^th, Quoin announced positive clinical data from the first six evaluable patients in the company's open-label clinical trial in Netherton Syndrome patients.
Five of the six subjects evaluated had negligible or absent pruritus, or itch, following treatment with QRX003, a significant improvement from prior to the study.
All six subjects exhibited improvement in the Investigator assessed skin scoring system with three subjects showing improvement throughout the study and the other three at various points during the study.
All six subjects expressed a favorable impression of QRX003 across multiple assessed metrics.
No safety concerns have been reported to date for any subject in either of Quoin's studies.
Company plans to further optimize its clinical program by making a number of protocol amendments including: eliminating the lower 2% dose in the double blinded study, changing the dosing frequency to twice-daily from once-daily and increasing the number of subjects in both studies.
Company secured long term, exclusive supply of the only fully GMP grade active ingredient in QRX003.
On September 6^th, Quoin signed its ninth commercial agreement for QRX003, increasing the number of partnered countries to sixty-one.

Financial Highlights

Quoin had approximately $14.0 million in cash, cash equivalents and marketable securities as of September 30, 2023.
Net loss for the quarter ended September 30, 2023 was approximately $2.1 million compared to approximately $2.3 million for the quarter ended September 30, 2022, and net loss for the nine months ended September 30, 2023 was $7.2 million compared to $7.2 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2022.
Investors are encouraged to read the Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q when it is filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC"), which will contain additional details about Quoin's financial results as of and for the period ended September 30, 2023.

Quoin will host a conference call and webcast at 8:30am ET on Thursday, November 9, 2023. The call will include a discussion of third quarter 2023 financial results and a corporate update. The live call can be accessed by dialing 1-800-603-0527 (domestic) or 1-412-317-0688 (international). The call webcast will be available at: https://event.choruscall.com/mediaframe/webcast.html?webcastid=sPhSaNGJ.

About Quoin Pharmaceuticals Ltd.

Quoin Pharmaceuticals Ltd. is a clinical stage specialty pharmaceutical company focused on developing and commercializing therapeutic products that treat rare and orphan diseases. We are committed to addressing unmet medical needs for patients, their families, communities and care teams. Quoin's innovative pipeline comprises four products in development that collectively have the potential to target a broad number of rare and orphan indications, including Netherton Syndrome, Peeling Skin Syndrome, Palmoplantar Keratoderma, Scleroderma, Epidermolysis Bullosa and others. For more information, visit: www.quoinpharma.com or LinkedIn for updates.

Cautionary Note Regarding Forward Looking Statements

The Company cautions that statements in this press release that are not a description of historical facts are forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements may be identified by the use of words referencing future events or circumstances such as "expect," "intend," "plan," "anticipate," "believe," and "will," among others. Because such statements are subject to risks and uncertainties, actual results may differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are based upon the Company's current expectations and involve assumptions that may never materialize or may prove to be incorrect. Actual results and the timing of events could differ materially from those anticipated in such forward-looking statements as a result of various risks and uncertainties. More detailed information about the risks and uncertainties affecting the Company is contained under the heading "Risk Factors" included in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2022 that the Company filed with the SEC. One should not place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date on which they were made. The Company undertakes no obligation to update such statements to reflect events that occur or circumstances that exist after the date on which they were made, except as may be required by law.

For further information:

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Stephanie Prince

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QUOIN PHARMACEUTICALS LTD.

Consolidated Balance Sheets


				September 30,			December 31,
					2023			2022
				(Unaudited)
ASSETS
	Current assets:
		Cash and cash equivalents		$	3,163,426		$	2,860,628
		Investments			10,818,051			9,992,900
		Prepaid expenses			159,851			516,584
			Total current assets		14,141,328			13,370,112

		Prepaid expenses - long term			300,000			383,390
		Intangible assets, net			626,529			704,561
			Total assets	$	15,067,857		$	14,458,063

LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
	Current liabilities:
		Accounts payable		$	239,978		$	605,600
		Accrued expenses			2,594,199			1,175,705
		Accrued interest and financing expense			1,146,251			1,146,251
		Due to officers - short term			600,000			600,000
			Total current liabilities		4,580,428			3,527,556

		Due to officers - long term			3,073,733			3,523,733
			Total liabilities	$	7,654,161		$	7,051,289

		Commitments and contingencies

	Shareholders' equity:
		Ordinary shares, no par value per share, 8,333,334 ordinary shares
			authorized - 987,220 (987,220 ADS's) ordinary shares issued and outstanding at
			September 30, 2023 and 403,887 (403,887 ADS's) at December 31, 2022	$	-		$	-

		Treasury stock, 45 ordinary shares			(2,932,000	)		(2,932,000	)
		Additional paid in capital			54,499,138			47,855,521
		Accumulated deficit			(44,153,442	)		(37,516,747	)
			Total shareholders' equity		7,413,696			7,406,774

			Total liabilities and shareholders' equity	$	15,067,857		$	14,458,063

QUOIN PHARMACEUTICALS LTD.

Statements of Operations (Unaudited)





			Nine months ended September 30,						Three months ended September 30,
				2023			2022			2023			2022

Operating expenses
	General and administrative		$	4,685,241		$	5,112,002		$	1,366,464		$	1,582,059
	Research and development			2,475,596			2,059,769			758,759			745,506

		Total operating expenses		7,160,837			7,171,771			2,125,223			2,327,565

Other (income) and expenses
	Forgiveness of accounts payable			-			(416,000	)		-			-
	Warrant liability (income) expense			-			(77,237	)		-			-
	Unrealized loss (gain)			11,926			3,053			(2,119	)		3,053
	Interest income			(536,068	)		(15,132	)		(196,425	)		(15,132	)
	Interest and financing expense			-			714,081			-			714,081
		Total other (income) expense		(524,142	)		208,765			(198,544	)		702,002
Net loss			$	(6,636,695	)	$	(7,380,536	)	$	(1,926,679	)	$	(3,029,567	)
	Deemed dividend on warrant modification			-			(65,266	)		-			(65,266	)
Net loss attributable to shareholders			$	(6,636,695	)	$	(7,445,802	)	$	(1,926,679	)	$	(3,094,833	)

Loss per ADS
Loss per ADS
	Basic		$	(7.61	)	$	(55.79	)	$	(1.95	)	$	(11.28	)
	Fully-diluted		$	(7.61	)	$	(55.79	)	$	(1.95	)	$	(11.28	)

Weighted average number of ADS's outstanding
	Basic			871,835			133,450			987,220			274,317
	Fully-diluted			871,835			133,450			987,220			274,317

Quoin Pharmaceuticals Provides Corporate Update and Announces Third Quarter 2023 Financial Results