Ferring Pharmaceuticals Inc. Congratulates All 2011 Summer National Senior Games Athletes

Ferring Pharmaceuticals Inc. proudly sponsors the 2011 Summer National Senior Games (NSG) in Houston in an effort to help increase awareness about the importance of maintaining a healthy, active lifestyle—the cornerstone of healthy aging.The NSG is the largest multi-sport event in the world for seniors and is organized by the National Senior Games Association, a non-profit member of the United States Olympic Committee, which is dedicated to motivating senior men and women to lead healthy lifestyles through exercise and fitness.Ferring Pharmaceuticals, the makers of EUFLEXXA® (1 percent sodium hyaluronate), a prescription treatment for osteoarthritis knee pain, recognizes that a major part of healthy aging is staying fit and active even when facing chronic diseases like knee osteoarthritis (OA). Knee OA is one of the five leading causes of disability among men and women.1 Additionally, women are disproportionately impacted by the burden of OA. Of the nearly 27 million people affected by OA, approximately 16 million are women.2,3Last month, Ferring Pharmaceuticals Inc. launched the W.A.K.E. Up & Flexx Campaign (Women's Arthritic Knee Education), a national public awareness initiative to help address the disproportionately high number of women impacted by knee OA. In order to maintain mobility and health, it is important for those suffering from knee OA and the associated pain to educate themselves and their loved ones about appropriate treatment options by speaking with their physicians.Gloria Gaynor, the national W.A.K.E. Up & Flexx campaign spokesperson, will help kick off the NSG Opening Ceremonies with a performance of her GRAMMY® award winning song, "I Will Survive"—a tale of personal strength and perseverance. The EUFLEXXA® team will also have a series of special contests and prizes onsite at their booth promoting the need to remain fit and active."Whether you are a seasoned triathlete or embarking on your first relay race, OA knee pain can affect people at every athletic level. That is why we are excited to be a sponsor of this year's Games and look forward to an event filled with sportsmanship that promotes healthy lifestyles and celebrates the core tenants of fit, healthy aging," commented Paul Maccini, Business Unit Head of Orthopaedics, Ferring Pharmaceuticals Inc.