Watson Pharmaceuticals, Inc. to Host First Quarter 2009 Earnings Conference Call and Webcast

CORONA, CA--(Marketwire - April 20, 2009) -

Watson Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NYSE: WPI), a leading specialty pharmaceutical company, announced today that the Company intends to release its first quarter 2009 financial results on Thursday, April 30, 2009 prior to the open of the U.S. financial markets. The Company will also host a conference call and webcast at 8:30 a.m. Eastern Daylight Time on April 30, 2009 to discuss its financial results and provide an update on the Company’s outlook for 2009. The dial-in number to access the call is (877) 251-7980, or from international locations, (706) 643-1573.

A taped replay of the conference call will also be available beginning approximately two hours after the call’s conclusion and will remain available through 12:00 midnight Eastern Daylight Time on May 15, 2009. The replay may be accessed by dialing (800) 642-1687 and entering pass code 96139762. From international locations, the replay may be accessed by dialing (706) 645-9291 and entering the same pass code. To access the webcast, go to Watson’s Investor Relations Web site at http://ir.watson.com. A replay of the webcast will also be available.

About Watson Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

Watson Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is a global leader in the development and distribution of pharmaceuticals with a broad portfolio of generic products and a specialized portfolio of brand pharmaceuticals focused on Urology, Women’s Health and Nephrology/Medical.

For press release and other company information, visit Watson Pharmaceuticals’ Web site at http://www.watson.com.