THE WOODLANDS, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Pernix Therapeutics Holdings, Inc. (NYSE Amex: PTX), a specialty pharmaceutical company primarily focused on the pediatric market, today announced the appointments of David Becker as Chief Financial Officer, Charles (“Chuck”) Hrushka as Vice President of Sales & Marketing, and Leslie White as Director of Regulatory Affairs & Quality Assurance. Pernix expects the additions of Messrs. Becker, Hrushka and White to its management team will enhance the Company’s ability to support its growth strategy in pediatrics as well as pursue opportunities in additional therapeutic areas.