Peeling Skin Syndrome

Two Additional Clinical Sites to be Opened in the United Kingdom Both Sites are Recognized Centers of Excellence for Netherton Syndrome in the UK. Principal Investigator has Been Appointed and a Clinical Research Organization Has Been Engaged Additional Sites in other Western European Countries are being Finalized ASHBURN, Va., Oct. 22, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Quoin Pharmaceuticals Ltd. (NASDAQ: QNRX) (the “Company” or “Quoin”), a clinical stage specialty pharmaceutical company focused on rare and orphan diseases, today announces the further expansion of its on-going Netherton Syndrome (NS) clinical studies to include two additional international sites in the United Kingdom (UK). These sites, Great Ormond Street Hospital and St. Thomas’ Hospital, both in London, are recognized centers of excellence for treating Netherton Syndrome patients in the UK. Both sites have available cohorts of patients potentially eligible to participate in Quoin’s studies. A Principal Investigator (PI) for the UK studies has been appointed and a Clinical Research Organization has been engaged. These clinical sites, as well as the previously announced site in Saudi Arabia, will operate under the auspices of Quoin’s open Investigational New Drug (IND) application with the US Food and Drug Administration. Quoin is also in advanced stage of preparation for the opening of additional sites in several other Western European countries and is concluding a feasibility study in multiple Eastern European countries with both territories having available cohorts of patients with NS. Quoin CEO, Dr. Michael Myers, said, “We are very pleased to announce yet another exciting development for our ongoing clinical studies. This further international expansion into two highly renowned clinical centers in the United Kingdom, coupled with our intent to open additional sites in other Western European countries as well as in Eastern Europe, underscores our determination and commitment to complete enrollment into both studies as rapidly as possible with a view to potentially delivering the first approved treatment to this underserved patient population.” Quoin is conducting two ongoing clinical trials evaluating QRX003, a topical lotion, for the treatment of Netherton Syndrome, a rare, inherited genetic disease. For more information about the trials, please visit: https://www.nethertonsyndromeclinicaltrials.com/. 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 five 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. All statements that reflect the Company’s expectations, assumptions, projections, beliefs, or opinions about the future, other than statements of historical fact, are forward-looking statements, including, without limitation, statements relating to two clinical sites to be opened in the United Kingdom; intent to open additional sites in Western European countries as well as in Eastern Europe, Company’s determination and commitment to complete enrollment into both studies as rapidly as possible with a view to potentially delivering the first approved treatment to this underserved patient population, and the Company’s five products in development collectively having 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. 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 including, but not limited to, the Company’s ability to open the sites in the United Kingdom, Western Europe and Eastern Europe as and when planned, the Company’s ability to deliver a safe and effective treatment for Netherton Syndrome, the preclinical and clinical studies of the Company’s product candidates may not be successful and other factors discussed in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023 that the Company filed with the SEC and the Company’s subsequent filings with the SEC on Forms 10-Q and 8-K. 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, contact:Investor RelationsPCG AdvisoryJeff Ramsonjramson@pcgadvisory.com(646) 863-6341

Purchases Signal Leadership Confidence and Commitment to CompanyASHBURN, Va., Sept. 09, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Quoin Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ: QNRX), a clinical stage, specialty pharmaceutical company focused on developing and commercializing novel treatments for rare and orphan diseases, today announced that its Chief Executive Officer, Michael Myers, and Chief Operating Officer, Denise Carter, have recently made significant purchases of the company’s American Depositary Shares (ADSs), signaling their confidence in the company’s growth and direction. On September 3 and 4, 2024, Michael Myers, CEO of Quoin Pharmaceuticals, acquired a total of 37,894 ADSs at prices ranging from $0.619 to $0.7974 per ADS. Similarly, COO Denise Carter acquired a total of 37,735 ADSs between September 3 and 4, 2024, at prices between $0.6253 and $0.7965 per ADS. These insider purchases reflect the leadership’s strong confidence in Quoin’s growth trajectory and commitment to delivering long-term value to shareholders as the company advances its mission to address unmet needs in underserved patient populations globally. About Quoin Pharmaceuticals Ltd. Quoin Pharmaceuticals Ltd. is an emerging 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 three 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, Epidermolysis Bullosa and others. For more information, go to: www.quoinpharma.com. 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. All statements that reflect the Company’s expectations, assumptions, projections, beliefs, or opinions about the future, other than statements of historical fact, are forward-looking statements. Because such statements are subject to risks and uncertainties, actual results may differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements, including, without limitation, strong confidence in Quoin’s growth trajectory, delivering long-term value to the Company’s shareholders as the Company advances its mission to address unmet needs in underserved patient populations globally, and Quoin’s three products in development collectively having the potential to target a broad number of rare and orphan indications, including Netherton Syndrome, Peeling Skin Syndrome, Palmoplantar Keratoderma, Epidermolysis Bullosa and others. 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 including, but not limited to, our ability to generate favorable pre-clinical and clinical trial results; costs or delays associated with unsuccessful clinical trials; the Company’s ability to obtain regulatory approvals and the extensive regulatory requirements and future developmental and regulatory challenges the Company will still face even if it obtains approval for a product candidate and other factors identified in the Company’s filings with the SEC. For additional information concerning factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from the information contained in this press release, please see the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023 that the Company filed with the SEC and the Company’s subsequent filings with the SEC on Forms 10-Q and 8-K. 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, contact: Quoin Pharmaceuticals Ltd. Michael Myers, Ph.D., CEO mmyers@quoinpharma.com Investor Relations PCG Advisory Jeff Ramson jramson@pcgadvisory.com (646) 863-6341

Quoin Broadens Product Portfolio through Research Agreement with University College Cork, Ireland Company Expands On-going Clinical Trials in Netherton Syndrome to Include International Sites Announced Plans to Initiate Clinical Study in Peeling Skin Syndrome Continues to Evaluate M&A Opportunities in Rare and Orphan Diseases ASHBURN, Va., Aug. 08, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Quoin Pharmaceuticals Ltd. (NASDAQ: QNRX) (the “Company” or “Quoin”), a clinical stage, specialty pharmaceutical company focused on developing and commercializing novel treatments for rare and orphan diseases, today provides a business update and announces financial results for the three and six months ended June 30, 2024. Quoin CEO, Dr. Michael Myers, said, “This was another quarter of solid achievement and incremental progress for Quoin. Our research partnership with University College Cork, Ireland, has the potential to lead to the development of a number of topical rapamycin (sirolimus) formulations utilizing the university’s proprietary dissolvable microneedles delivery technology. Quoin intends to clinically develop any successfully developed formulations as potential treatments for several rare and orphan diseases. We continued to advance the clinical development of our lead product, QRX003, as a potential treatment for Netherton Syndrome with the announcement of the international expansion of clinical trial sites. The first international site will be opened in Saudi Arabia and Quoin has engaged an experienced Clinical Research Organization to manage all local activities. In addition, we have also engaged a European based CRO as we seek to expand our clinical activities into several EU countries. All international sites will operate under the auspices of Quoin’s open Investigational New Drug application with the US Food and Drug Administration. Earlier this week, we announced our plans to initiate a clinical study in Peeling Skin Syndrome, a rare genetic disease for which there are currently no approved treatments or cures. The first clinical site and patient have been identified and we are working closely with the site to initiate clinical testing as promptly as possible. Finally, throughout the quarter we continued to evaluate several promising M&A opportunities in rare and orphan diseases. This remains a priority for Quoin throughout the remainder of 2024.” Recent Corporate Highlights On June 12th, Quoin announced the signing of a research agreement with University College Cork, Ireland.On June 27th, Quoin announced the international expansion of its on-going clinical trials in Netherton Syndrome. Financial Highlights Quoin had approximately $12.6 million in cash, cash equivalents and marketable securities as of June 30, 2024, which is expected to fund the Company’s operations into late 2025.Net loss for the quarter ended June 30, 2024 was approximately $2.0 million compared to approximately $2.1 million for the quarter ended June 30, 2023. Net loss for the six months ended June 30, 2024 was $4.3 million compared to $4.7 million for the six months ended June 30, 2023.Investors are encouraged to read the Company’s 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 June 30, 2024. 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. All statements that reflect the Company’s expectations, assumptions, projections, beliefs, or opinions about the future, other than statements of historical fact, are forward-looking statements, including, without limitation, statements relating to plans to initiate clinical study in peeling skin syndrome and the timing thereof, plans to evaluate M&A opportunities in rare and orphan diseases, the partnership with the UCC potentially leading to the development of a number of topical rapamycin (sirolimus) formulations utilizing the university’s proprietary dissolvable microneedles delivery technology, the Company intends to clinically develop any successfully developed formulations as potential treatments for several rare and orphan diseases, the opening of the Company’s first international site in Saudi Arabia, the Company seeking to expand its clinical activities into a number of EU countries. the Company’s expected cash runway, and Quoin’s products in development 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. 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 including, but not limited to, the timing of the clinical studies may be delayed, the clinical studies may not generate the results anticipated, the partnership with UCC may not lead to development of the formulations expected, the Company being unable to expand into a number of EU countries as planned, the Company may need to raise additional funds sooner than planned, the clinical studies may not generate data which is sufficiently robust and comprehensive to support an NDA filing and the Company’s ability to obtain regulatory approvals. More detailed information about the risks and uncertainties affecting the Company is summarized in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023 and in other filings the Company has made and may make with the SEC in the future. 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: PCG AdvisoryJeff Ramson646-863-6893jramson@pcgadvisory.com -Tables Follow- QUOIN PHARMACEUTICALS, LTD.Consolidated Balance Sheets June 30,2024 December 31,2023 (Unaudited) ASSETS Current assets: Cash and cash equivalents$2,845,126 $2,401,198 Investments 9,725,463 8,293,663 Prepaid expenses and other current assets 650,696 591,034 Total current assets 13,221,285 11,285,895 Prepaid expenses - long term 300,000 300,000 Intangible assets, net 533,334 583,334 Total assets$14,054,619 $12,169,229 LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY Current liabilities: Accounts payable$819,674 $526,523 Accrued expenses 1,386,625 1,308,706 Accrued interest and financing expense 1,146,251 1,146,251 Due to officers - short term 600,000 600,000 Total current liabilities 3,952,550 3,581,480 Due to officers - long term 2,623,733 2,923,733 Total liabilities$6,576,283 $6,505,213 Commitments and contingencies Shareholders' equity: Ordinary shares, no par value per share, 100,000,000 ordinary shares authorized at June 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively - 3,979,970 (3,979,970 ADS's) ordinary shares issued and outstanding at June 30, 2024 and 987,220 (987,220 ADS's) at December 31, 2023$- $- Additional paid in capital 57,982,969 51,867,336 Accumulated deficit (50,504,633) (46,203,320) Total shareholders' equity 7,478,336 5,664,016 Total liabilities and shareholders' equity$14,054,619 $12,169,229 QUOIN PHARMACEUTICALS, LTD.Consolidated Statements of Operations (unaudited) Three months ended June 30, Six months ended June 30, 2024 2023 2024 2023 Operating expenses General and administrative$1,617,769 $1,634,960 $3,233,221 $3,318,777 Research and development 519,349 625,104 1,362,181 1,716,837 Total operating expenses 2,137,118 2,260,064 4,595,402 5,035,614 Other (income) and expenses Unrealized loss 2,177 34,472 8,686 14,045 Realized and accrued interest income (165,262) (187,589) (302,775) (339,643) Total other income (163,085) (153,117) (294,089) (325,598) Net loss$(1,974,033) $(2,106,947) $(4,301,313) $(4,710,016) Loss per ADS Basic$(0.39) $(2.13) $(1.20) $(5.79) Fully-diluted$(0.39) $(2.13) $(1.20) $(5.79) Weighted average number of ADS's outstanding Basic 5,049,720 987,220 3,576,506 813,187 Fully-diluted 5,049,720 987,220 3,576,506 813,187