Valeant Pharmaceuticals International Announces Appointment of Robert A. Ingram and Resignation of William M. Wells as Chairman

MISSISSAUGA, Ontario, Dec. 13, 2010 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Valeant Pharmaceuticals International, Inc. (NYSE: VRX) (TSX: VRX) today announced that Robert A. Ingram, Valeant's lead independent director, was appointed as Chairman of the Board of Directors, replacing William M. Wells, who has resigned from the Board to pursue other interests.

About Valeant

Valeant Pharmaceuticals International, Inc. (NYSE/TSX: VRX) is a multinational specialty pharmaceutical company that develops, manufactures and markets a broad range of pharmaceutical products primarily in the areas of neurology, dermatology and branded generics. More information about Valeant can be found at www.valeant.com.

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Laurie W. Little

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laurie.little@valeant.com



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