SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., Oct. 6, 2006 (PRIMEZONE) -- Medicis (NYSE:MRX) today announced that the Company will host a conference call and webcast live from the American Society of Plastic Surgeons' annual meeting in San Francisco on Monday, October 9, 2006, from 2-3 p.m. Eastern Time (11 a.m.-12 noon Pacific Time). Jonah Shacknai, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Medicis, will host an informal discussion on "The Evolving Aesthetics Marketplace" at the Grand Hyatt Hotel in Union Square, 345 Stockton Street, 36th Floor, Bayview Room. Technical experts will also be available. Those who plan to attend the live event should RSVP to investor_relations@medicis.com. Please note that seating may be limited. Additionally, due to scheduling conflicts, Mr. Shacknai will not be presenting at the ASPS Industry Forum.
Callers should dial in approximately 10 minutes prior to the start of the call. No reservation is necessary to participate on the call. The phone number to join the conference call is +1 (877) 567-5763 (U.S. and Canada) or +1 (706) 679-4760 (international and local). No access code is necessary for the live call. For investors unable to participate in the live call, a replay will be available soon after the live call. The phone number to access the replay is +1 (800) 642-1687 (U.S. and Canada) or +1 (706) 645-9291 (international and local). The access code for the replay is 8362435. The replay will be available for two business days following the live call.
A live webcast will be available at http://www.medicis.com. The webcast will be archived on the Company's website for two business days following the live call.
About Medicis
Medicis is the leading independent specialty pharmaceutical company in the United States focusing primarily on the treatment of dermatological and podiatric conditions and aesthetics medicine. The Company is dedicated to helping patients attain a healthy and youthful appearance and self-image. Medicis has leading branded prescription products in a number of therapeutic categories, including acne, eczema, fungal infections, psoriasis, rosacea, seborrheic dermatitis and skin and skin-structure infections. The Company's products have earned wide acceptance by both physicians and patients due to their clinical effectiveness, high quality and cosmetic elegance.
The Company's products include the prescription brands RESTYLANE(R), DYNACIN(R) (minocycline HCl), LOPROX(R) (ciclopirox), OMNICEF(R) (cefdinir), PLEXION(R) (sodium sulfacetamide/sulfur), SOLODYN(TM) (minocycline HCl, USP) Extended Release Tablets, TRIAZ(R) (benzoyl peroxide), LIDEX(R) (fluocinonide) Cream, 0.05%, VANOS(TM) (fluocinonide) Cream, 0.1%, and SYNALAR(R) (fluocinolone acetonide), BUPHENYL(R) (sodium phenylbutyrate) and AMMONUL(R) (sodium phenylacetate/sodium benzoate), prescription products indicated in the treatment of Urea Cycle Disorder, and the over-the-counter brand ESOTERICA(R). For more information about Medicis, please visit the Company's website at www.medicis.com.
Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Securities Litigation Reform Act. All statements included in this press release that address activities, events or developments that Medicis expects, believes or anticipates will or may occur in the future are forward-looking statements. These statements are based on certain assumptions made by Medicis based on its experience and perception of historical trends, current conditions, expected future developments and other factors it believes are appropriate in the circumstances. No assurances can be given, however, that these activities, events or developments will occur or that such results will be achieved. Such statements are subject to a number of assumptions, risks and uncertainties, many of which are beyond the control of Medicis. Several of these risks are outlined in the Company's most recent annual report on Form 10-K/T for the transition year ended December 31, 2005, and other documents we file with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Forward-looking statements represent the judgment of Medicis' management as of the date of this release, and Medicis disclaims any intent or obligation to update any forward-looking statements contained herein, which speak as of the date hereof.
NOTE: Full prescribing information for any Medicis prescription product is available by contacting the Company. OMNICEF(R) is a registered trademark of Abbott Laboratories, Inc. under a license from Fujisawa Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. RESTYLANE(R) is a registered trademark of HA North American Sales AB, a subsidiary of Medicis Pharmaceutical Corporation. All other marks (or brands) and names are the property of Medicis or its affiliates.