Optimer Pharmaceuticals, Inc. [OPTR] to Ring The NASDAQ Stock Market Opening Bell


ADVISORY, July 20, 2012 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) --

What:

Optimer Pharmaceuticals, Inc. [OPTR], a global biopharmaceutical company focused on developing and commercializing innovative hospital specialty products that have a positive impact on society,  will visit the NASDAQ MarketSite in Times Square. 

In honor of the occasion, Stephen Webster, CFO will ring the Opening Bell. 

Where:

NASDAQ MarketSite – 4 Times Square – 43rd & Broadway – Broadcast Studio

When:

Monday, July 23, 2012 – 9:15 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. ET       

Contact:

David Walsey
(858) 964-3418
dwalsey@optimerpharma.com

NASDAQ MarketSite:

Jen Knapp
(212) 401-8916
Jennifer.knapp@nasdaqomx.com

Feed Information:

Fiber Line (Encompass Waterfront): 4463

Gal 3C/06C 95.05 degrees West
18 mhz Lower
DL 3811 Vertical
FEC 3/4
SR 13.235
DR 18.295411
MOD 4:2:0
DVBS QPSK

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Webcast:

A live webcast of the NASDAQ Opening Bell will be available at:
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About Optimer Pharmaceuticals

Optimer Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is a global biopharmaceutical company focused on developing and commercializing innovative hospital specialty products that have a positive impact on society. Optimer developed DIFICID® (fidaxomicin) tablets, an FDA-approved macrolide antibacterial drug for the treatment of  Clostridium difficile-associated diarrhea (CDAD) in adults 18 years of age and older and is commercializing DIFICID in the US and Canada. Optimer also received marketing authorization for fidaxomicin tablets in the European Union where its partner, Astellas Pharma Europe, is commercializing fidaxomicin under the trade name DIFICLIR™. The company is exploring marketing authorization in other parts of the world where C. difficile has emerged as a serious health problem, including Asia. Additional information can be found at http://www.optimerpharma.com

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