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SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION

(Rule 14a-101)

PROXY STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 14(a) OF

THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

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o	Preliminary Proxy Statement

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APRICUS BIOSCIENCES, INC.

 

 (Name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)

  (Name of Person(s) Filing Proxy Statement, if other Than the Registrant)

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**** IMPORTANT REMINDER ****

Dear Stockholder:

By now, you should have received your proxy material for the 2014 Apricus Biosciences, Inc. Annual Meeting scheduled to be held on May 15, 2014. Our records indicate you have not yet voted your shares at the time of the mailing of this reminder letter.

Your vote is extremely important. PLEASE CAST YOUR VOTE TODAY AND PLAY A PART IN THE FUTURE OF APRICUS BIOSCIENCES, INC. The fastest and easiest way to vote is by telephone or over the Internet. Instructions on how to vote your shares over the telephone or Internet are enclosed with this letter. Alternatively, you may sign and return the enclosed voting form in the envelope provided.

Your Board recommends that you vote FOR the election of the nominees for directors, FOR the ratification of our independent public accountants, FOR the approval of an advisory (non-binding) proposal on the Company’s executive compensation and FOR the reincorporation of the company into the state of Delaware.

YOUR VOTE IS IMPORTANT

WE URGE YOU TO EXERCISE YOUR RIGHT TO VOTE TODAY.

If you sign and return the enclosed form without indicating a different choice, your shares will be voted as recommended by the Board of Directors.

If you have any questions or if you need assistance voting, please call Morrow & Co., LLC, our proxy solicitor, at 1-855-231-8973.

Thank you for your investment in Apricus Biosciences, Inc., and for taking the time to vote your shares.

Sincerely,

Steve Martin

Secretary

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