Watson Pharmaceuticals, Inc. to Present at Bank of America and Merrill Lynch 2009 Health Care Conference

CORONA, CA--(Marketwire - May 07, 2009) -

Watson Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NYSE: WPI), a leading specialty pharmaceutical company, announced today that Paul Bisaro, Watson’s president and chief executive officer, will provide an overview and update of the Company’s business at the Bank of America and Merrill Lynch 2009 Health Care Conference on Wednesday, May 13, 2009 at 8:40 a.m. Eastern Daylight Time.

This presentation will be webcast live and can be accessed on Watson Pharmaceuticals’ Investor Relations Web site at http://ir.watson.com. The webcast can also be accessed at the following URL:

http://www.veracast.com/webcasts/bas/healthcare09/id59202511.cfm

An archived version will be available for 15 days after the live presentation and can be accessed at the same locations.

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