CORONA, Calif., Sept. 15 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Watson Pharmaceuticals, Inc. , a leading specialty pharmaceutical company, announced today that it will donate $600,000 worth of brand and generic prescription drug products and cash to support relief efforts for victims of Hurricane Katrina in the Gulf States.
In collaboration with a number of major chain drug stores, the Company will provide access to pharmaceutical products at no cost for patients living in areas affected by the hurricane who are in need and have no prescription drug coverage. Additionally, Watson is working with a number of charitable and governmental organizations providing medically necessary products for patients displaced by the disaster. Separately, the Company is matching cash donations made by Watson employees to the American Red Cross, to aid victims of the hurricane.
“Our hearts go out to those affected by this terrible disaster,” said Allen Chao, Ph.D., chairman and chief executive officer. “Consistent with our tradition of doing the right thing, we are working with our customers, as well as appropriate government and relief agencies, to help alleviate some of the suffering and hardship brought on by these devastating events.”
About Watson Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Watson Pharmaceuticals, Inc., headquartered in Corona, California, is a leading specialty pharmaceutical company that develops, manufactures, markets, sells and distributes brand and generic pharmaceutical products. Watson pursues a growth strategy combining internal product development, strategic alliances and collaborations, and synergistic acquisitions of products and businesses.
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