Allergan Receives Positive Opinion for GANFORT(R) (LUMIGAN(R)/Timolol Combination) in European Union.IRVINE, Calif. -- Allergan, Inc. (NYSE NYSE See: New York Stock Exchange :AGN AGN Again (Amateur Radio) AGN Active Galactic Nucleus AGN Acute Glomerulonephritis AGN Accountants Global Network AGN Air Gabon (ICAO code) ) today announced that the Committee for Medicinal Products for Human Use “CHMP” redirects here. For French language Canadian radio station, see CHMP-FM. CPMP, Committee for Proprietary Medicinal Products, now CHMP Committee for Medicinal Products for Human Use (CHMP CHMP Committee for Medicinal Products for Human Use CHMP Cultural Heritage Management Plan CHMP Centrale Humanitaire Médico-Pharmaceutique CHMP Certified Hazardous Materials Practitioner (Institute of Hazardous Materials Managers) ) has recommended that the European Commission approve GANFORT(R), Allergan's LUMIGAN(R)/timolol combination product (bimatoprost/timolol ophthalmic solution ophthalmic solution n. A sterile solution that is free from foreign particles and is compounded and dispensed for eyedrops. ) for the treatment of glaucoma. The CHMP opinion serves as the basis for a European Commission approval, which is expected to be finalized in the second quarter of 2006. GANFORT(R) is indicated for reduction of intraocular pressure intraocular pressure n. The pressure of the intraocular fluid within the eye. intraocular pressure (in´tr (IOP IOP intraocular pressure. IOP Intraocular pressure, see there ) in patients with open-angle glaucoma o·pen-an·gle glaucoma n. Primary glaucoma in which the aqueous humor has free access to the trabecular reticulum. Also called simple glaucoma. or ocular hypertension who are insufficiently responsive to topical beta-blockers or prostaglandin analogues. "Adherence to therapy is an integral factor in the successful treatment of glaucoma and ocular hypertension. Combination therapies often reduce the number of medications required and can aid patients with compliance," said Dr. Scott Whitcup, Allergan's Executive Vice President, Research & Development. "We are very pleased to have received this positive opinion for GANFORT(R) in the European Union European Union (EU), name given since the ratification (Nov., 1993) of the Treaty of European Union, or Maastricht Treaty, to the European Community and to present physicians and their patients with this latest advance in combination therapy for the treatment of glaucoma, a leading cause of preventable blindness worldwide." About Allergan, Inc. Allergan, Inc., with headquarters in Irvine, California, is a technology-driven, global specialty pharmaceutical and medical device company that develops and commercializes innovative products for the ophthalmology, neurosciences, medical dermatology, medical aesthetics and other specialty markets. Allergan is dedicated to delivering value to its customers, satisfying unmet medical needs, and improving people's lives. Forward-Looking Statements This press release contains "forward-looking statements," including, among other statements, the statements by Dr. Whitcup, statements regarding research and development outcomes, efficacy, and market and product potential. These statements are based on current expectations of future events. If underlying assumptions prove inaccurate or unknown risks or uncertainties materialize, actual results could vary materially from Allergan's expectations and projections. Risks and uncertainties include general industry and pharmaceutical market conditions; general domestic and international economic conditions, such as interest rate and currency exchange rate fluctuations; technological advances and patents obtained by competitors; challenges inherent in product marketing such as the unpredictability of market acceptance for new pharmaceutical and biologic products and/or the acceptance of new indications for such products; domestic and foreign health care reforms; the timing and uncertainty of the research and development and regulatory processes; trends toward managed care and health care cost containment cost containment, n the features of a dental benefits program or of the administration of the program designed to reduce or eliminate certain charges to the plan. ; and governmental laws and regulations affecting domestic and foreign operations. Allergan expressly disclaims any intent or obligation to update these forward-looking statements except as required to do so by law. Additional information concerning these and other risk factors can be found in press releases issued by Allergan, as well as Allergan's public periodic filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including the discussion under Item 1A of Part I, "Risk Factors," in Allergan's 2005 Form 10-K. Copies of Allergan's press releases and additional information about Allergan is available on the World Wide Web at www.allergan.com or you can contact the Allergan Investor Relations Department by calling 1-714-246-4636. |
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