Media Advisory - HPIC and Rx&D to renew agreement to provide hope and
essential medicines to the Developing World

OTTAWA, Oct. 14 /CNW/ - Health Partners International of Canada (HPIC) and Canada's Research-Based Pharmaceutical Companies (Rx&D) will make an announcement regarding their efforts to provide essential medicines and ongoing support to the developing world.

What:	Executives from Rx&D and HPIC sign formal agreement
Where:	HPIC Distribution Centre 7045-A Tomken Rd. (Corner of Derry Road), Mississauga, ON
When:	Thursday, October 14, 2010 3:00-3:30 PM
Who:	Glen Shepherd, HPIC President Russell Williams, Rx&D President Marion McCourt, Rx&D Board of Directors Honourable Jake Epp, HPIC Chairman
Photo:	Official signing ceremony

About HPIC
Providing health and spreading hope is the mission of Health Partners International of Canada (HPIC), a Canadian humanitarian organization that sent its first shipment of medical aid in 1990.  HPIC has provided more than $330 million in donated medicines, vaccines, medical supplies and devices since 1990 to 110 countries.  HPIC partners with Canadian companies, government agencies, medical professionals, aid agencies and individuals from across the country to provide medical aid.  Together with its partners, HPIC is improving the health and lives of children and adults in the developing world.  For more information, visit: www.hpicanada.ca

About Rx&D
Rx&D is the association of leading research-based pharmaceutical companies dedicated to improving the health of Canadians through the discovery and development of new medicines and vaccines. Our community represents 15,000 men and women working for 50 member companies and invests more than $1 billion in research and development each year to fuel Canada's knowledge-based economy. Guided by our Code of Ethical Practices, our membership is committed to working in partnership with governments, healthcare professionals and stakeholders in a highly ethical manner.

For further information:

Christina Parsons
Director, Corporate communications
HPIC
Telephone: [phone]
E-mail: [email protected]

François Lessard
Rx&D Communications
Telephone: [phone]
E-mail: [email protected]