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DIFICID™ Demonstrated Early Superiority in the First 12 Days Compared to Vancomycin in New Analysis of Phase 3 Study Results
Date:10/20/2011

cile-associated diarrhea (CDAD). Optimer has filed a marketing authorization application with the European Medicines Agency for fidaxomicin. Optimer's clinical pipeline includes Pruvel™, a product in the fluoroquinolone class of antibiotics that has completed Phase 3 trials as a treatment for infectious diarrhea. Additional information can be found at http://www.optimerpharma.com.

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Statements included in this press release that are not a description of historical facts are forward-looking statements, including without limitation statements related to the DIFICID's potential as a treatment for CDAD compared to other therapies and the incidence and costs of CDAD. Words such as "believes", "would", "anticipates", "plans", "expects", "may", "intend", "will", and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements. The inclusion of forward-looking statements should not be regarded as a representation by Optimer that any of its plans will be achieved. These forward-looking statements are based on management's expectations on the date of this release. Actual results may differ materially from those set forth in this release due to the risks and uncertainties inherent in Optimer's business including, without limitation, risks relating to: whether healthcare professionals will prescribe DIFICID, the extent to which DIFICID will be accepted on hospital formularies, the development of alternative means of preventing or treating DIFICID, and other risks detailed in Optimer's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.  Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date of this release, and Optimer undertakes no obligation to update or revise these statements, except as may be required by law.

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