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Paragon Pharmacies Limited ("Paragon" or "the Company") (TSX VENTURE:PGN) today
reported its financial results for the fiscal year ended August 31, 2009.


Revenue for the year was $86.134 million compared to $83.718 million last year,
an increase of 2.9%. Operating income, as defined was $8.640 million compared to
$5.878 million in 2008, an increase of 47.0%. This increase was a result of
additional revenues from prior year acquisitions, improved pharmacy margins and
cost containment initiatives that were implemented during the year.


The net loss for the year was $7.181 million compared to $10.125 million the
previous year, a decrease of 29.1%. Net loss includes $5.413 million of
financing costs relating to the convertible debenture that was retired in
November 2008 compared to $7.527 million in 2008. The reduction in net loss was
due to the increase in operating income and the reduction in financing costs
offset by increased amortization relating to the acquisitions in 2008.


The Company experienced a net loss of $0.449 million in the fourth quarter,
compared to $4.029 million last year. This improvement relates primarily to an
improvement in operating income of $1.204 million, reduction in corporate costs
and financing costs of $0.761 and $1.968 million respectively.


Paragon continues to concentrate on business strategies designed to support
revenue growth, build customer loyalty, improve profitability and expand brand
awareness. The Company re-invested in its stores during the year including the
relocation of the Airdrie, Alberta store, construction of a new clinical format
pharmacy in Kelowna, BC, completion of rebranding its Calgary locations to
operate as Paragon and began renovations to relocate one of its Kelowna retail
pharmacies to a more prominent and visible location.


Denis Taillieu, Chief Executive Officer, said, "While the fiscal year end
results reflect the economically difficult and competitive environment in which
Paragon does business, the Company's primary focus will continue to be new
business development and expanding its professional service offerings to its
pharmacy customers. Paragon's success will be built on pharmacy first,
supporting our customers' health and wellness goals. The talent, skill and
dedication of our employees are primary contributors to establishing Paragon as
the community pharmacy of choice."


The Company's audited consolidated financial statements and Management's
Discussion and Analysis for the fiscal year ended August 31, 2009 are available
at the Investor Relations section of Paragon's website at
www.paragonpharmacies.com or under the Company's profile on SEDAR at
www.sedar.com.


Paragon Pharmacies Limited is building a pharmacy with our customers in mind.
Headquartered in Kelowna, BC and employing over 400 staff, Paragon currently
owns and operates 19 retail pharmacies and three central fill pharmacies
throughout British Columbia, Alberta and Manitoba. Paragon is a leading
mid-market pharmacy, providing premier pharmacy services in a friendly,
community-focused environment.


FORWARD LOOKING STATEMENTS

This press release contains forward-looking statements regarding, among other
things, the Company's beliefs, plans, objectives, strategies, estimates,
intentions and expectations, including as they relate to its operating and
financial results, capital expenditures and the ability to execute on its
operating, investing and financing strategies. Consequently, actual results and
events may differ materially from those included in, contemplated or implied by
such forward looking statements for a variety of reasons. Forward-looking
statements are subject to inherent risks and uncertainties including, but not
limited to, market and general economic conditions, certain property and
casualty risks, the ability to attract and retain pharmacists, the availability
and terms of financing, changes in the Company's relationship with its key
suppliers, competitive factors, changes in regulatory environments affecting the
Company's business, and the accuracy in management's assumptions (see "RISKS AND
RISK MANAGEMENT" as noted in the Company's Management's Discussion & Analysis
posted on SEDAR at www.sedar.com). This list is not exhaustive of the factors
that may affect any of the Company's forward-looking statements. Investors and
others should carefully consider these and other factors and not place undue
reliance on these forward-looking statements. In addition, these forward-looking
statements relate to the date on which they were made and the Company disclaims
and has no intention or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking
statement, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

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