Vioxx-Date to Opt-out Passed

January 10, 2012.

The date to opt-out of the Vioxx class action has passed. Counsel are continuing their efforts to resolve this matter through the court process. The Notice of Certification issued by the Court is set out below. Please read it carefully.

At this stage, we are asking those who have suffered a heart attack or stroke after taking the drug Vioxx and who wish to participate in the class action, to please complete and submit our questionnaire as soon as possible.