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Exhibit Descriptions

3M Pharmaceuticals Booth #517
Building 275-3W-01
St. Paul, MN 55144
www.mmm.com
3M Pharmaceuticals is a research-based company interested in providing innovative
healthcare in the women's health and dermatologic arenas. Our current products are Metrogel
Vaginal for the treatment of bacterial vaginosis and Aldara for the treatment of external and
perianal genital warts.

Abbott Laboratories Booth #813
200 Abbott Park Road
Abbott Park, IL 60064
www.abbott.com

Abkit, Inc. Booth #808
207 E 94th Street, 2nd Floor
New York, NY 10128

Advanced Vision Research Booth #817
12 Alfred Street #200
Woburn, MA 01801
www.theratears.com
Dry eye is the most common cause of eye irritation in America, and TheraTears® provides
dry eye relief that really works. TheraTearsΓÇÖ hypotonic formula wets and rehydrates dry eyes,
while its patented electrolyte balance replicates the tear film so they work like ΓÇ£realΓÇ¥ tears.
ItΓÇÖs not an artificial tear; itΓÇÖs TheraTears!

Alcon Laboratories, Inc. Booth #900
6201 S. Freeway
Ft. Worth, TX 76134
www.alconnet.com
Alcon Laboratories, Inc. markets a comprehensive line of prescription products. Please visit
our exhibit where representatives will be discussing CIPRO® HC Otic, the only drop that
combines the potent antibacterial activity of CIPRO® with the proven anti-inflammatory

relief of hydrocortisone, PATANOL® Solution, the #1 prescription allergic conjunctivitis
therapy, and CILOXAN® Solution and Ointment, the ocular form of ciprofloxacin.

American Academy of Nurse Practitioners Booth #909
PO Box 12846
Austin, TX 78711
www.aanp.org
The American Academy of Nurse Practitioners is the largest and only full service memberdriven
professional organization for NPs, providing national representation for over 75,000
NPs of all specialties through its various membership categories. Advancing health care
delivery by NPs and health policy to promote NP practice are major efforts.

American College of Nurse Practitioners Booth #904
1111 19TH St., NW Suite 404
Washington, DC 20036
www.acnpweb.org
Founded in 1993, the American College of Nurse Practitioners (ACNP) is a non-profit
professional association located in Washington, DC focused on political and professional
advocacy for nurse practitioners. ACNPΓÇÖs unique membership includes individual members in
addition to 28 state, 1 group, and 6 national affiliate organizations. ACNPΓÇÖs annual policy
agenda is set by the membership at the National Nurse Practitioner Summit. ACNP is
committed to keeping NPs current on legislative, regulatory and clinical practice issues that
affect them. ACNP is also committed to developing NPs as leaders and facilitating
collaboration among individual NPs, other NP organizations, health-related groups and the
public.

Becoming Inc. for OONA Booth #310
416 West 13th Street, Suite 312
New York, NY 10014
[phone]
www.becoming.com
Becoming Inc. is the manufacturer of Oona, a line of high-quality herbal supplements for
women, and a catalog for women living with cancer.

Beta Dermaceuticals, Inc. Booth #417
PO Box 691106
San Antonio, TX 78269
www.beta-derm.com
Beta Dermaceuticals, Inc. is proud to present a new product now available for the side-effects
of incontinence--Dr. SmithΓÇÖs Adult Care. We also have Dr. SmithΓÇÖs Diaper Ointment a most
effective product for diaper rash sold without a prescription. Please come and visit our booth
and register your name for samples.

BioFilm, Inc. Booth #416
3121 Scott Street
Vista, CA 92083
BioFilm, Inc. manufacturers Astroglide® personal lubricant, Silken Secret® vaginal
moisturizer and the new Physicians Formula Astroglide®. Astroglide and Silken Secret are
water based, and water-soluble. Their whisper-light formulas are indicated to enhance the
pleasure of intimate activity and relieve the discomfort of vaginal dryness. Silken Secret is
available in a convenient, single-use applicator. Physicians Formula Astroglide is a thicker
formula designed specifically for use in medical facilities. Its bacteriostatic formula is perfect
for all non-sterile procedures.

Biovail Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Booth #717/719
170 Southport Drive
Morrisville, NC 27560
www.biovailpharm.com
Biovail Pharmaceuticals is an international full-service pharmaceutical company, engaged in
the formulation, clinical testing, registration, manufacture, selling and marketing of drug
products utilizing advanced drug delivery technologies. Learn more about TEVETEN®,
CARDIZEM®, and other products at our booth.

Braintree Laboratories, Inc. Booth #404
P. O. Box 850929
Braintree, MA 02185
www.braintreelabs.com
Braintree Laboratories will exhibit MiraLaxΓäó, the first new Rx laxative therapy in 24 years.
Benefits of No Grit, No Taste have made MiraLax a popular choice for the treatment of
constipation.

California Hospital/Dr. Soy Booth #718
15375 Barranca Parkway B101
Irvine, CA 92618
www.drsoy.com

Calmoseptine, Inc. Booth #901
16602 Burke Lane
Huntington Beach, CA 92647
www.camloseptineointment.com
Calmoseptine Inc. promotes Calmoseptine® Ointment for the prevention and treatment of
skin irritations from moisture such as urinary and fecal incontinence. It is also effective for
irritations from perspiration, wound drainage, fecal and vaginal fistulas, and feeding tube site
leakage. Calmoseptine® Ointment temporarily relieves discomfort and itching. Free samples
at our booth!

Celltech Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Booth #816
755 Jefferson Road
Rochester, NY 14623
www.celltechgroup.com
Celltech Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is the Rochester, NY based manufacturer of METADATE® CD -Release
Capsules CII, 20mg (methylphenidate HCl, USP), TUSSIONEX® CIII pennkinetic (hydrocodone
polistirex/chlorpheniramine polistirex), DELSYM® (dextromethorphan polistirex) Extended-Release
Suspension and ZAROXOLYN® Tablets (metolazone tablets, USP).

Daiichi Pharmaceutical Corporation Booth# 400/402
1 Maynard Drive
Park Ridge, NJ 07656
www.daiichius.com
Daiichi Pharmaceutical Corporation is the U.S. manufacturer of FLOXIN® Otic (ofloxacin
otic solution) 0.3% which is a topical quinolone. In the U.S., Daiichi also markets
EVOXACΓäó (cevimeline HCl) indicated for the treatment of dry mouth symptoms in
Sj├╢grenΓÇÖs Syndrome.

Dermik Booth #516
1050 Westlakes Drive
Berwyn, PA 19312
www.dermik.com
Dermik Laboratories has built a strong, ongoing relationship with the dermatology, podiatry,
family physician and pediatric community by providing a wide-range of products and support
services to physicians and nurses. Key products include BenzaClin® and Klaron® for acne,
Carac® for actinic keratosis, Penlac™ for onychomycosis, Noritate™ and Sulfacet-R® for
Rosacea, and Psorcon-e® for psoriasis. Dermik supports a textbook distribution service,
publication of acne case reports, and many worthy organizationΓÇÖs requests for financial and
educational grants. Over the years we have established a reputation as one of the very best
companies in the industry, demonstrated in the quality of our products and by the dedicated
efforts of Dermik employees around the world.

Dey, LP Booth #300
2751 Napa Valley Corporate Drive
Napa, CA 94558
www.deyinc.com
Dey is a specialty pharmaceutical company focusing on respiratory care. As a leader in the
manufacture and marketing of sterile, unit-dose inhalation solution products, DEY offers an
extensive line of cost-effective pharmaceuticals for asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary
disease (COPD), respiratory distress syndrome (RDS), cystic fibrosis, and other respiratory
conditions.

Doctors Research Group, Inc. Booth #408
50 Altair Avenue
Plymouth, CT 06782
www.doctorsresearchgroup.com
Doctors Research Group, Inc. is a manufacturer of surgical and diagnostic medical devices.
The PureToneΓäó and EchoPlusΓäó stethoscopes offer ENRΓäó (External Noise Reduction) Tube
Technology, GelSealΓäó eartips, anti-slip rings, and SafeSEALΓäó Antimicrobial Soft
Stethoscope Diaphragms. Our SafeSEAL diaphragms kill 99.9% of MRSA after 24 hours.

Fitzgerald Health Education Associates, Inc. Booth #908
85 Flagship Drive
N. Andover, MA 01845
www.fhea.com
Fitzgerald Health Education Associates, Inc. provides certification preparation, self-directed
learning modules, and education consulting services for individualΓÇÖs, universities and
companies within the health care community. As a leading provider of educational materials,
we are dedicated to helping providers achieve and maintain maximum proficiency in their
practice.

Gerber Products Company Booth #809
200 Kimball Drive
Parsippany, NJ 07054
[phone]
www.gerber.com
Discover how Gerber can make your job easier! We offer everything for babies from
nutrition, to baby care, to healthcare. We will be displaying Gerber Foods and Gerber Baby
Healthcare--a complete line of infant and toddler health care products. Register for product
samples, professional reference materials, and patient-education booklets.

The Gideons International Booth #311
2900 Lebanon Road
Nashville, TN 37214

GlaxoSmithKline Booth #507
Five Moore Drive
Research Triangle Park, NC 27709
www.gsk.com
GlaxoSmithKline is one of the worldΓÇÖs leading research-based pharmaceutical companies
with a powerful combination of skills to discover and deliver innovative medicines. Please
visit our exhibit to learn more about our products and programs. We are dedicated to
improving patient care and access to medicines.

Immune Deficiency Foundation Booth #618
40 W. Chesapeake Avenue, Suite 308
Towson, MD 21204
[phone]
www.primaryimmune.org

Jannetti Publications, Inc. Booth #304
East Holly Avenue, Box 56
Pitman, NJ 08071
www.ajj.com
Jannetti Publications is a leader in advanced practice nursing education. Visit our booth for
complimentary copies of such high-quality clinical journals as Dermatology Nursing,
Pediatric Nursing, Urologic Nursing, Nephrology Nursing, Nursing Economics, and
MEDSURG Nursing. Learn about our other educational resources as well.

Kos Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Booth #619
1001 Brickell Bay Drive, 25th Floor
Miami, FL 33131
www.kospharm.com

Lexi-Comp Booth #301
1100 Terex Road
Hudson, OH 44236
www.lexi.com
Lexi-Comp, Inc. is a medical publisher specializing in accurate, up-to-date, lab, and
diagnostic information for use at the point-of-care. Stop by our booth for a demonstration of
our popular Lexi-Drugs Platinum for Palm OS and Pocket PC and to learn more about our
Drug Information Handbook for Advanced Practice Nursing and our NEW Clinicians Guide
Book Series.

Life Scan, Inc. A Johnson & Johnson Company Booth #718
1000 Gibraltar Drive
Milpitas, CA 95035
www.LifeScan.com
LifeScan, Inc. a Johnson & Johnson company, is dedicated to meaningful innovation in
diabetes management. Committed to customer service and education, LifeScan is a leading
manufacturer of blood glucose meters for people with diabetes.

Lippincott Williams & Wilkins Booth #608
530 Walnut Street
Philadelphia, PA 19106
www.lww.com
Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, publisher of The Nurse Practitioner Journal is the sponsor of
the National Conference for Nurse Practitioners 2002.
The goal of both the journal and the conference is to meet the needs of the nurse practitioner
(and other advanced practice nurses and clinicians) by providing practical, cutting edge
clinical and professional information. Our further goal is to support nurse practitioners in their
pursuit of professional excellence through continuing education offerings and by providing a
forum to discuss and strengthen their role in health care delivery.
Visit the Lippincott Williams & Wilkins booth for free samples of our journals, an assortment
of continuing-education products, a wide range of books, and much more!

Mascot Metropolitan Booth #313
380 Swift Avenue #18
S. San Francisco, CA 94080
www.tutto.com

Mayo Clinic Booth #903
200 1 Street SW OE-1-22
Rochester, MN 55905
www.mayoclinic.org
Mayo Clinic is an internationally respected private, not for profit, multi-specialty group
practice of medicine providing comprehensive inpatient and outpatient care. Multidisciplinary
teams diagnose and treat patients through systematically focusing on individual
patient needs. Clinical practice is closely integrated with advanced education and research
programs. Mayo is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer and educator.

McNeil Consumer & Specialty Pharmaceuticals Booth #616
7050 Camp Hill Road
Ft. Washington, PA 19034
McNeil Consumer and Specialty Pharmaceuticals, a Johnson & Johnson Company, is a global
leader in the production and marketing of a wide range of prescription and over-the-counter
products. Please visit our Concerta® booth to learn about a once-daily methylphenidate for
the treatment of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. Our representatives will be pleased
to answer your questions and distribute patient-education materials.

Mentor Corp. Booth #312
201 Mentor Drive
Santa Barbara, CA 93111
[phone]
www.mentorcorp.com
A leading Manufacturer of innovative home health care devices for urinary incontinence
management, Mentor is committed to providing quality products, superior customer service,
education, and support.

Merck US Human Health Booth #801/803/805
Sumneytown Pike WP 39-139
West Point, PA 19486
www.merck.com
We invite you to visit our exhibit featuring SINGULAIR® (Montelukast Sodium), VIOXX®
(Rofecoxib) and ZOCOR (Simvastatin). Inquiries about our professional, informational and
educational services are welcome.

Mission Pharmacal Company Booth #905
10999 I.H. 10 W #1000
San Antonio, TX 78230
[phone]
Citracal® (Ultradense calcium citrate) represents advanced technology in calcium
supplementation. Citracal® is recognized as “the right choice of calcium to help prevent
osteoporosis.” Citracal® studies have shown that it’s high absorption and bioavailability yield
impressive clinical results of decreased bone resportion and bone mass stabilization in
postmenopausal women.

Monarch/Jones Pharmaceuticals Booth #811
501 5th Street
Bristol, TN 37620
www.monarch.pharm.com
Monarch® Pharmaceuticals and Jones™ are subsidiaries of King™ Pharmaceuticals, Inc., an
emerging pharmaceutical company dedicated to the discovery, growth, and promotion of
innovative, trusted medicines. Dedicated to improving the health and quality-of-life for people
around the world, both subsidiaries are recognized for strong business ethics and social
responsibility.

National Association of NPs in WomenΓÇÖs Health Booth #303
503 Capitol Court, Suite 300
Washington, DC 20002

National Institute of Arthritis & Musculoskeletal Booth #309
& Skin Diseases Information Clearinghouse,
National Institutes of Health
1 AMS Circle
Bethesda, MD 20892-3675
[phone]
www.niams.nih.gov
The NIAMS Information Clearinghouse is a public service that provides health information
and information sources, and is sponsored by the National Institute of Arthritis and
Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMS) which leads the federal biomedical research
effort in arthritis and musculoskeletal and skin diseases and is part of the National Institutes of
Health.

National Institute of Deafness and Other Booth #305
Communication Disorders (NIDCD)
31 Center Drive, MSC 2320
Bethesda, MD 20892-2320
www.nidcd.nih.gov
The National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders (NIDCD) conducts
and supports research and research training on normal mechanisms as well as diseases and
disorders of hearing, balance, smell, taste, voice, speech, and language. NIDCD develops and
disseminates health information to the public, based upon scientific discovery.

Novogyne Pharmaceuticals Booth #902
11960 SW 144 Street
Miami, FL 33186
www.novogyne.com
Vivelle-Dot® (estradiol transdermal system), 0.0375 mg, 0.05 mg, 0.075 mg and 0.1mg/day,
is indicated for the treatment of moderate-to-severe vasomotor menopausal symptoms.
CombiPatch* (estradiol/ norethindrone acetate transdermal system), 0.05/0.14 mg and
0.05/0.25 mg per day, is indicated for the treatment of moderate-to-severe vasomotor
menopausal symptoms for women with an intact uterus.

Nurse Practitioners for Choice/NAF Booth #911
1755 Mass Avenue, NW, Suite 600
Washington, DC 20036
www.cliniciansforchoice.org
Nurse Practitioners for Choice is a project of the National Abortion Federation, the
professional association of abortion providers. We are working to organize and educate NPs
who are interested in pro-choice advocacy and increasing the participation of NPs in abortion
service delivery.

Nurses Service Organization Booth #913
159 East County Line Road
Hatboro, PA 19040
[phone]
www.nso.com
Nurses Service Organization is the leading provider of student and professional liability
insurance throughout the country with well over 650,000 healthcare providers insured.

Nursing Spectrum Booth #308
2353 Hassell Road, #110
Hoffman Estates, IL 60195

Nutramax Laboratories, Inc. Booth #912
2208 Lakeside Blvd.
Edgewood, MD 21040
[phone]
www.nutramaxlabs.com
Nutramax Laboratories, Inc. manufactures and markets high-quality nutraceuticals for the
consumer market such as Cosamin®DS and Senior Moment®. CosaminDS is the only patented
glucosamine/chondroitin sulfate brand proven effective in published controlled clinical
studies. CosaminDS is the #1 Doctor Recommended Brand and #1 Pharmacist Recommended
glucosamine/chondroitin sulfate joint health supplement. Senior Moment is an advanced
memory-enhancing dietary supplement containing a proprietary blend of brain-specific
nutrients, which help to overcome mild memory loss. Nutramax Laboratories follows current
good manufacturing practices for all of its nutraceutical products.

Ortho-McNeil Pharmaceuticals Booth #700
1000 Route 202
Raritan, NJ 08869
www.orthomcneil.com
Ortho-McNeil Pharmaceuticals of Raritan, New Jersey, a Johnson & Johnson company
manufactures and markets pharmaceutical products in several therapeutic categories including
womenΓÇÖs health, central nervous system, and infectious diseases.

Patient Recruitment & Public Liaison Office Booth #910
10 Cloister Court, Bldg. 61
Bethesda, MD 20892
The Patient Recruitment and Public Liaison Office is a service of the Warren G. Magnuson
Clinical Center at the National Institutes of Health. The exhibit features information about the
importance of research at the Clinical Center and how patient volunteers can take part in this
important work.

Pfizer Inc. Booth #600
235 East 42nd Street
New York, NY 10017
www.pfizer.com
At Pfizer, we believe that the health of women goes beyond the health of their reproductive
systems. Because of this, Pfizer offers medicines and services that recognize womenΓÇÖs health
needs through all of lifeΓÇÖs stages, conducts research to better understand how diseases affect
women, and discover treatments for these illnesses. We also provide educational materials for
healthcare professionals to assist in providing general medical care for their female patients.

Procter & Gamble Booth #716
2 P & G Plaza
Cincinnati, OH 45202

Schering Oncology/Biotech Booth #707/709
2000 Galloping Hill Road
Kenilworth, NJ 07033
www.schering-plough.com

Solvay Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Booth #617
901 Sawyer Road
Marietta, GA 30062
www.solvaypharmaceuticals.us.com
Solvay Pharmaceuticals, Inc. of Marietta, GA, is a research-based pharmaceutical company
active in the therapeutic areas of cardiology, gastroenterology, mental health, and womenΓÇÖs
health. WeΓÇÖre a member of the worldwide Solvay S.A. chemical and pharmaceutical group,
headquartered in Brussels, Belgium.

UCB Pharma Booth #410/412
1950 Lake Park Drive
Smyrna, GA 30080
UCB Pharma, Inc., with U. S. headquarters in Smyrna, GA, is dedicated to the development
and commercialization of innovative pharmaceutical products for the treatment of
neurological diseases, and allergy-asthma. We would like to invite you to visit the UCB
Pharma booth to learn more about our products.

University of Tennessee Health S cience Center Booth #302
877 Madison Avenue
Memphis, TN 38163
www.utmem.edu/nursing
[phone]
The College of Nursing provides innovative education, patient care, and research programs
throughout Tennessee and the nation through its state-of-the-art telecommunications and
World Wide Web methodology. The College offers three graduate programs, including
Master of Science (MSN), Doctor of Nursing Science (DNSc), and PhD in Nursing.

Verispan Kelly Waldron Booth #518
650 Dresher Road
Horsham, PA 19044
www.ehealthlist.com
Verispan Kelly Waldron is an industry leader in providing pharmaceutical and biotechnology
manufacturers with a wide array of cost-effective marketing programs and services that span
the entire product lifecycle. Our healthcare list division is an American Medical Association
(AMA) franchise along with our proprietary Nurse Practitioner and Physician AssistantΓÇÖs
database. Using our innovative web site, you can access up-to-date AMA, Nurse Practitioner
(NP) and Physician Assistant (PA) counts, reports, and pricing within minutes of the request.
Pricing for this product is very competitive, with both one-time and unlimited usage options
available to meet your needs. To place an AMA, NP, or PA list order, please call 215-674-
2700 or fax your order to 215-347-6970.
Although all reasonable care was taken in the exhibitor listing and descriptions, the
possibility of error always is present. We apologize if any inaccuracies are found. The
National Conference for Nurse Practitioners assumes no liability for the accuracy of the
information or omission of information.