SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., July 31, 2008 (PRIME NEWSWIRE) -- Medicis (NYSE:MRX) today announced it expects to report 2008 second quarter financial results after the market closes on Tuesday, August 5, 2008. Medicis will host a conference call at 5:15 p.m. Eastern Time (2:15 p.m. Pacific Time) to review the June 30, 2008, second quarter financial results, as well as provide an update on other business matters of the Company. A live webcast will be available at http://www.medicis.com/company/index.asp. The webcast will be archived on the Company's website for two business days following the live call.
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). The access code for the live call is 57660299. 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 57660299. The replay will be available 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 aesthetic conditions. 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 and aesthetic categories. 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) (hyaluronic acid), PERLANE(R) (hyaluronic acid), DYNACIN(R) (minocycline HCl), LOPROX(R) (ciclopirox), PLEXION(R) (sodium sulfacetamide 10% and sulfur 5%), SOLODYN(R) (minocycline HCl, USP) Extended Release Tablets, TRIAZ(R) (benzoyl peroxide), LIDEX(R) (fluocinonide) Cream 0.05%, VANOS(R) (fluocinonide) Cream 0.1%, and ZIANA(R) (clindamycin phosphate 1.2% and tretinoin 0.025%) Gel, BUPHENYL(R) (sodium phenylbutyrate) Tablets and Powder and AMMONUL(R) (sodium phenylacetate and sodium benzoate) Injection 10%/10%, 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 Private 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 for the year ended December 31, 2007, 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. RESTYLANE(R) and PERLANE(R) are trademarks of HA North American Sales AB, a subsidiary of Medicis Pharmaceutical Corporation. All other marks are the property of Medicis or its Affiliates.