West Pharmaceutical Services Declares Second Quarter 2007 Dividend

LIONVILLE, Pa., March 14 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc. announced that it will pay a dividend of $0.13 per share for the second quarter of 2007. The dividend will be paid on May 2, 2007 to shareholders of record on April 18, 2007.

About West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc.

West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc. is a global manufacturer of components and systems for injectable drug delivery, including stoppers and seals for vials, and closures and disposable components used in syringe, IV and blood collection systems. The Company also provides products with application to the personal care, food and beverage markets. Headquartered in Lionville, Pennsylvania, West Pharmaceutical Services supports its partners and customers from 50 locations throughout North America, South America, Europe, Mexico, Japan, Asia and Australia.

Contact: West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc. Michael A. Anderson Vice President and Treasurer (610) 594-3345 Investors and Financial Media: Financial Dynamics Julie Huang/Theresa Kelleher (212) 850-5600 wst@fd-us.com

West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc.

CONTACT: Michael A. Anderson, Vice President and Treasurer, WestPharmaceutical Services, Inc., +1-610-594-3345; or Investors and FinancialMedia - Julie Huang, or Theresa Kelleher, Financial Dynamics,+1-212-850-5600, wst@fd-us.com

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