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Depomed, Inc.

Industry:   Health Care - Major Pharmaceuticals Stock Symbol:   DEPO - NASDAQ Animal Usage:   Animal Testing

Our Opinion

Depomed, Inc. is on the Cruelty Free Investing list for exploiting animals because the company does animal testing for some of their medical products, services, research and therapies.

Supporting Evidence:

In the following press release, the company announced new CAMBIA® formulation and its adverse reactions.

“Based on animal data, may cause fetal harm. Based on human data, starting at 30 weeks gestation, CAMBIA should be avoided as premature closure of the ductus arteriosus in the fetus may occur. Prior to 30 weeks gestation, CAMBIA should be used in pregnancy only if the potential benefit outweighs the risk to the fetus (Category C). Starting at 30 weeks, CAMBIA can cause fetal harm (Category D).” Read the full article.

Company Description

Depomed, Inc. is a pharmaceutical company, which manufactures and distributes pharmaceutical products to treat pain and other central nervous system conditions. Its brands include Gralise, Zipsor, Lazanda, Cambia, NUCYNTA ER and NUCYNTA. The company was founded by John W. Shell on August 7, 1995 and is headquartered in Newark, CA. [Source: MarketWatch]

Company Website: http://www.depomed.com

Contact:   http://www.depomed.com/about/contact; IR: investors@depomed.com;