


Healthcare Industry News: Valeant
News Release - January 2, 2009
Valeant Pharmaceuticals Completes Acquisition of Dow Pharmaceutical Sciences, Inc.
ALISO VIEJO, Calif., Jan. 2 (Healthcare Sales & Marketing Network) -- Valeant Pharmaceuticals International (NYSE: VRX ) today announced that effective December 31, 2008, the company completed its acquisition of Dow Pharmaceutical Sciences, Inc., a privately held dermatology company that specializes in the development of topical products on a proprietary basis, as well as for pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies.About Valeant
Valeant Pharmaceuticals International (NYSE: VRX ) is a multinational specialty pharmaceutical company that develops, manufactures and markets a broad range of pharmaceutical products primarily in the areas of neurology and dermatology. More information about Valeant can be found at http://www.Valeant.com.
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