Bayer HealthCare Cleared to Acquire Citracal(R) Addition of Leading Calcium Brand Enriches Consumer Care Division\’s Key Nutritionals Product Portfolio

MORRISTOWN, N.J., Oct. 5 /PRNewswire/ — Bayer HealthCare (BHC) announced today that its Consumer Care Division has received regulatory approvals necessary to acquire the Citracal(R) line of over-the-counter (OTC) calcium supplements in the United States. The U.S. portion of the transaction with Mission Pharmacal was closed yesterday evening at which point Bayer assumed full management of the business in the U.S.

As indicated earlier this year when the proposed acquisition was announced, the addition of Citracal increases Bayer Consumer Care\’s market presence in the United States, the world\’s largest OTC market. It will also continue to build upon the company\’s already strong nutritionals business, which includes leading brands such as One-A-Day(R), Supradyn(R), Berocca(R) and Redoxon(R).

"We\’re excited to take ownership of the Citracal brand as it offers very attractive growth potential both in the critically important US market and for our nutritionals portfolio, which is a key growth driver for us now and in the future," said Gary Balkema, President of Bayer HealthCare\’s Consumer Care Division.

Citracal is primarily sold in North America and saw net sales of 7.0 million (EUR 36.2 million) for fiscal year 2007.

About Bayer HealthCare AG

Bayer HealthCare, a subsidiary of Bayer AG, is one of the world\’s leading, innovative companies in the healthcare and medical products industry and is based in Leverkusen, Germany. The company combines the global activities of the Animal Health, Consumer Care, Diabetes Care and Pharmaceuticals divisions. The pharmaceuticals business operates under the name Bayer Schering Pharma and as Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals in the US and Canada. Bayer HealthCare\’s aim is to discover and manufacture products that will improve human and animal health worldwide.

About Bayer HealthCare\’s Consumer Care Division

The Consumer Care Division of Bayer HealthCare LLC, is headquartered in Morristown, New Jersey, USA. Bayer\’s Consumer Care Division is among the largest marketers of over-the-counter medications and nutritional supplements in the world. Some of the most trusted and recognizable brands in the world today come from the Bayer portfolio of products. These include Bayer(R) Aspirin, ALEVE(R), Flanax(R)/Apronax(R), Alka-Seltzer Plus(R), Bactine(R), RID(R), Phillips\’(R) Milk of Magnesia, Midol(R), Alka-Seltzer(R), Talcid(R), Rennie(R), Canesten(R), Bepanthen(R), Bepanthol(R), One-A-Day(R) vitamins, FlintstonesTM vitamins, Supradyn(R), Redoxon(R), Berocca(R), Cal-D- Vita/Elevit(R), Vital 50 Plus(R), CardioAspirin(R).

About Citracal(R)

Citracal(R) UltraDense(R) calcium citrate, Mission\’s flagship brand, has been cited in numerous clinical studies for its optimal solubility, and its proven ability to help stop bone loss. Citracal has earned the recognition and respect of the medical community and many physicians recommend Citracal calcium citrate as one of the best absorbed forms of supplemental calcium. The success of Citracal as a trusted brand has paved the way for adding exciting new products to the Citracal line, such as Citracal 250 mg D, a tablet formulation, and Citracal Plus with magnesium. http://www.citracal.com/.

Forward-Looking Statements

This news release contains forward-looking statements based on current assumptions and forecasts made by Bayer Group management. Various known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors could lead to material differences between the actual future results, financial situation, development or performance of the company and the estimates given here. These factors include those discussed in our public reports filed with the Frankfurt Stock Exchange and with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (including our Form 20-F).The company assumes no liability whatsoever to update these forward-looking statements or to conform them to future events or developments.

Bayer HealthCare

CONTACT: Tricia McKernan of Bayer HealthCare, 1-973-254-4993 or,
1-866-683-1126 or fax, 1-973-254-4860, tricia.mckernan.b@bayer.com

Web site: http://www.citracal.com/

Veterinary Services in Australia

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Chiropractic Services in Australia

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Survey Shows that Few Americans Are Familiar with a Medical Specialty that Could Decrease Pain and Increase Quality of Life without Surgery Family Physicians Are Key to Helping Patients Benefit from the Knowledge and Skills of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Specialists

CHICAGO, Oct. 5 /PRNewswire/ — The American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (AAPM&R) today told family physicians attending an annual meeting here that rehabilitation physicians, also known as physiatrists, can be important allies in helping patients decrease pain and improve function without extreme interventions or costly procedures.

At a session of the American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP), doctors learned that despite the value rehabilitation physicians (physiatrists) offer patients, very few Americans are even aware of the specialty or know to ask about it. Family practitioners, the first contact for most people with undiagnosed health concerns, could play a key role in guiding patients to talk to rehabilitation physicians who are nerve, muscle and bone experts, treating injuries or illnesses that affect how patients move.

The AAPM&R, the national medical society representing more than 7,500 rehabilitation physicians, highlighted the results of a survey that showed only one percent of 1,000 American adults polled even knew the term "physiatrist." Yet nearly 67 percent of those surveyed said they could benefit from medical care provided by these physicians once the specialty was defined for them. Restoring function without surgery is something most Americans greatly prefer and has obvious advantages including reduced medical complications and less time lost time from work. Rehabilitation physicians specialize in non-surgical management of a full range of conditions including low back, shoulder and neck pain, tendonitis, arthritis, osteoporosis, sports injuries, or more complex conditions such as spinal cord injuries, stroke and cardiac rehabilitation and traumatic brain injuries, using advanced diagnostic techniques and treatment options. The AAPM&R survey indicated that 70% of respondents go to their PCP for information about medical professionals or specialists prior to visiting a specialist.

"Surgery should be a last resort, after we\’ve fully explored whether a condition can be managed effectively with non-invasive treatment," Dr. Martin Lanoff, Assistant Clinical Professor, Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science, North Chicago, IL, told PCPs attending the session. "To improve patient outcomes, we need to raise awareness of rehabilitation physicians. Family physicians can help in their role as counselors and advisors to their patients."

Dr. Lanoff noted that the AAPM&R has developed educational materials to help PCPs educate patients on rehabilitation physicians and their role in optimizing function. The materials are available through PCP offices and are available for download free at http://www.aapmr.org/.

Nearly two-thirds of American adults say they have suffered from one or more injuries and/or conditions that could be appropriate for treatment by a rehabilitation physician, including an injury or condition requiring extended medical attention (31%), a sports injury (31%), on-the-job injury (24%) or chronic pain (29%). The survey was conducted by L.C. Williams & Associates Research Group.

Rehabilitation physicians attend four years of medical school plus an additional four years of hospital-based residency training as specialists in physical medicine and rehabilitation. Some physicians pursue additional advanced degrees in sub specialties, such as sports medicine or spinal cord injury.

Physiatrists treat a wide range of neurologic and orthopedic conditions. Depending on the disability, rehabilitation physicians use a variety of treatments including biofeedback, pharmacological treatment, injection techniques, physical therapy and exercise. Additionally, rehabilitation physicians educate patients about body mechanics and flexibility and can provide preventative information, for example by recommending runners wear properly constructed running shoes and change their shoes every 300-500 miles.

A patient with neck pain might first be treated with electrical stimulation, mobilization, medication, or even specialized injections to relieve the acute pain. The rehabilitation physician then will work on flexibility and strength to get the patient back to his regular work, sports and leisure activities. Finally, the rehabilitation physician will work with the patient to minimize recurrence of the problem.

For a stroke patient, early rehabilitation and a complete understanding of and commitment to the process is essential. A rehabilitation physician will design an individualized recovery program that might include treating a stroke patient\’s spasticity (contracted muscles, causing stiffness or tightness of the muscles) with botulinum toxin injections — it is estimated that 19-38 percent of stroke patients develop spasticity, often affecting the hands and wrists. At the same time, the rehabilitation physician would oversee a rehabilitation team that could include physical and occupational therapists, speech language pathologists, psychologists, rehabilitative nurses, social workers, geriatricians, neurologists, and others.

To locate a rehabilitation physician in your community, or to learn more about the specialty, visit the AAPM&R Web site at http://www.aapmr.org/. Based in Chicago, AAPM&R is the national medical society representing more than 7,500 physicians who are specialists in the field of physical medicine and rehabilitation.

The American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

CONTACT: Lisa Daglian, for The American Academy of Physical Medicine and
Rehabilitation, 1-212-229-8457, ldaglian@ccapr.com

Web site: http://www.aapmr.org/

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The eHealth Market in Japan: Optimizing eHealth Tools for Reaching Consumers

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Peregrine Pharmaceuticals to Present at BIO Investor Forum 2007 – Presentation to Be Webcast Live On Company\’s Website –

TUSTIN, Calif., Oct. 5 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ — Peregrine Pharmaceuticals, Inc. , a clinical stage biopharmaceutical company developing targeted therapies for the treatment of cancer and hepatitis C virus infection, today announced that senior management will present at the BIO Investor Forum 2007 on Wednesday, October 10, 2007 at 3:45 pm PT (6:45 pm ET). The conference will be held at the Palace Hotel in San Francisco.

The presentation will be webcast live and can be accessed by visiting the Investor Relations section of Peregrine\’s website at http://www.peregrineinc.com/. A replay will be available on the Peregrine website and archived for approximately 30 days.

For more information about this conference, please visit: http://investorforum.bio.org/opencms/bif/2007/

About Peregrine Pharmaceuticals

Peregrine Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is a biopharmaceutical company with a portfolio of innovative product candidates in clinical trials for the treatment of cancer and hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection. The company is pursuing three separate clinical programs in cancer and HCV infection in the U.S. and India with its lead product candidates bavituximab and Cotara(R). Peregrine also has in-house manufacturing capabilities through its wholly owned subsidiary Avid Bioservices, Inc. (http://www.avidbio.com/), which provides development and bio-manufacturing services for both Peregrine and outside customers. Additional information about Peregrine can be found at http://www.peregrineinc.com/.

Contacts: GendeLLindheim BioCom Partners Investors Media info@peregrineinc.com Jennifer Anderson (800) 987-8256 (212) 918-4642

Peregrine Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

CONTACT: Investors, GendeLLindheim BioCom Partners, 1-800-987-8256,
info@peregrineinc.com, for Peregrine; or Media, Jennifer Anderson,
1-212-918-4642, for Peregrine

Web site: http://www.peregrineinc.com/

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BioSpace Draws Over 600 Candidates to San Diego Life Science Career Fair

SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 5 /PRNewswire/ — BioSpace, the leading life science industry job board and career fair company, welcomed over 600 biotech and pharmaceutical industry professionals to a BioSpace Life Science Career Fair last week in San Diego, California.

At the event biotechnology, pharmaceutical, medical device and diagnostics companies offered a variety of biotech jobs, pharmaceutical sales careers, biology jobs, clinical research jobs and other life science careers. Organizations present included Allergan, Biogen Idec, ClinAssure, DJO Incorporated, Invitrogen Corporation, Metabasis Therapeutics, Millipore Corporation, Siemens Medical Solutions Diagnostics, and many others.

BioSpace was responsible for all of the marketing and advertising of the event, and pre-screened the 600 candidates in attendance. BioSpace also managed the operations and logistics of the event, providing a productive day for biotech employers and job candidates alike.

Pharmaceutical sales representatives, clinical research professionals, chemists, lab managers, pharmaceutical marketing professionals, and others attended to interview with top life science firms. Companies such as Baxter Biosciences, ICON Clinical Research and Teva Parenteral Medicines were hiring for engineering careers, validation jobs, regulatory affairs, quality control, biostatistics, project management, pharmaceutical manufacturing jobs, pharmaceutical production, and pharmacology jobs among many others. The exhibiting companies have access to a private, searchable BioSpace Resume Database containing the resumes of those that registered for the event.

About BioSpace

BioSpace, http://www.biospace.com/, is globally recognized as the leading provider of career solutions and online resources and information to the life science, pharmaceutical and medical device industries. With a well-established site infrastructure and loyal online audience, BioSpace.com offers an unparalleled distribution channel for recruitment, investment, product, event and other life science industry messages.

Over the past decade BioSpace has managed over 200 life science career fairs, which have attracted tens of thousands of life science career candidates. BioSpace produces over 30 career events annually and also provides Private Label Career Fairs for companies looking to host unique recruiting open houses.

BioSpace is a subsidiary of onTargetjobs.

BioSpace

CONTACT: Brian Vacanti, Vice President, Marketing of BioSpace,
1-817-717-1404

Web site: http://www.biospace.com/