PDI, Inc. Announces Renewal Of GlaxoSmithKline Contract

SADDLE RIVER, N.J., Dec. 20 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- PDI, Inc. a diversified sales and marketing services provider to the pharmaceutical industry, announced today that GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) has renewed its contract sales program, initially announced in July 2003. The new contract, beginning on January 1, 2006 and running through December 2006, could represent between $65 million and $70 million in revenue over the twelve month agreement, subject to achievement of certain performance requirements under the agreement.

"This extension represents the continuation of a relationship that began over a decade ago," said Steven K. Budd, PDI's President. "The success of this partnership is based on our solid sales performance and continues today based upon our ability to deliver results while providing the flexibility required in the current marketplace. This partnership is led by PDI Sales Vice President and General Manager, Gary Steier."

Bill Collier, GlaxoSmithKline Senior Vice President, General Pharmaceuticals, US Sales, said, "GSK has extended our partnership with PDI based upon the proven and consistent results their sales teams have delivered. GSK looks forward to the continued growth and success of our partnership."

About PDI

PDI, Inc. is a diversified sales and marketing services provider to the pharmaceutical industry. PDI's comprehensive set of next-generation solutions is designed to increase its clients' strategic flexibility and enhance their efficiency and profitability. Headquartered in Saddle River, NJ, PDI also has offices in Pennsylvania and Illinois.

PDI's sales and marketing services include dedicated contract sales, Select Access(TM), marketing research and consulting, medical education and communications and integrated commercial solutions for products from pre-launch through patent-expiration. The company's experience extends across multiple therapeutic categories and includes office and hospital-based initiatives.

PDI's commitment is to deliver innovative solutions, unparalleled execution and superior results for its clients. Through strategic partnership and client-driven innovation, PDI maintains some of the longest standing sales and marketing relationships in the industry. Recognized as an industry pioneer, PDI remains committed to continued innovation.

For more information, visit the Company's website at http://www.pdi-inc.com.

Forward Looking Statements

This press release contains forward-looking statements regarding future events and financial performance. These statements involve a number of risks and uncertainties and are based on numerous assumptions involving judgments with respect to future economic, competitive and market conditions and future business decisions, all of which are difficult or impossible to predict accurately and many of which are beyond PDI's control. Some of the important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those indicated by the forward-looking statements are general economic conditions, changes in our operating expenses, adverse patent rulings, FDA, legal or accounting developments, competitive pressures, discontinued businesses, failure to meet performance benchmarks in significant contracts, changes in customer and market requirements and standards, the impact of any stock repurchase programs, the adequacy of the reserves the Company has taken, the financial viability of certain companies whose debt and equity securities we hold, outcome of certain litigations, the Company's ability to implement its current business plans and the risk factors detailed from time to time in PDI's periodic filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including without limitation, PDI's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2004, and PDI's periodic reports on Form 10-Q and current reports on Form 8-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission since January 1, 2005. The forward looking-statements in this press release are based upon management's reasonable belief as of the date hereof. PDI undertakes no obligation to revise or update publicly any forward-looking statements for any reason.

PDI, Inc.

CONTACT: Stephen P. Cotugno, Executive Vice President-CorporateDevelopment of PDI, Inc., +1-201-574-8617

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