MONT-SAINT-HILAIRE, QUEBEC--(CCNMatthews - Nov. 29, 2006) - Axcan Pharma Inc. (“Axcan” or the “Company”) (TSX:AXP)(NASDAQ:AXCA) today announced that on Wednesday, December 6, 2006, President and Chief Executive Officer, Frank A.G.M. Verwiel, M.D., will present an overview of the Company at the BMO Capital Markets Focus on Healthcare Conference to be held in New York, NY. This presentation will take place at 2:00 p.m. (Eastern time).