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ATLANTA--([ BUSINESS WIRE ])--Holzer Holzer & Fistel, LLC is investigating whether the directors of Medicis Pharmaceutical Corporation (aMedicisa or the aCompanya) (NYSE: MRX) complied with their fiduciary duties in approving the proposed acquisition of the Company by Valeant Pharmaceutical International, Inc. According to the Companyas announcement, if the deal closes Medicis shareholders will receive $44.00 for each share of MRX owned. The firmas investigation seeks to determine, among other things, whether the consideration to be paid to Medicis shareholders is fair and adequate.

Current holders of Medicis common stock with questions concerning their legal rights are encouraged to contact Holzer Holzer & Fistel, LLC and its attorneys Michael I. Fistel, Jr., Esq., or Marshall P. Dees, Esq. via email at [ mfistel@holzerlaw.com ], or [ mdees@holzerlaw.com ], or via toll-free telephone at (888) 508-6832.

Holzer Holzer & Fistel, LLC dedicates its practice to vigorous representation of shareholders and investors in litigation nationwide, including shareholder class action and derivative litigation. More information about the firm is available through its website, [ www.holzerlaw.com ] and upon request from the firm. Holzer Holzer & Fistel, LLC has paid for the dissemination of this promotional communication, and Michael I. Fistel, Jr. is the attorney responsible for its content.