MONT-SAINT-HILAIRE, QUEBEC -- (MARKET WIRE) -- March 23, 2007 -- Axcan Pharma Inc. ("Axcan" or the "Company")(NASDAQ: AXCA)(TSX: AXP) today announced that on Thursday, March 29, 2007, President and Chief Executive Officer, Frank Verwiel, M.D., will present an overview of the Company at the Scotia Capital Spring Growth Conference to be held in Montreal, QC. This presentation will take place at 9:00 a.m. local time.