Pittsburgh, March 1, 2003 -- Mylan Laboratories Inc. recently named Joseph C. Maroon, MD, department vice chairman and Dennis and Rose Heindl Scholar in Neurosciences, to its board of directors. Mylan is a nationally-known, Pittsburgh-based pharmaceutical company developing, manufacturing and marketing generic and proprietary prescription products.

"Dr. Maroon has been recognized both nationally and internationally as one of the world's pre-eminent neurosurgeons," stated Robert J. Coury, vice chairman and CEO of Mylan Laboratories Inc. Coury further stated, "Neuroscience has long been an area of focus for Mylan, and as such, the addition of Dr. Maroon to the board of directors will bring tremendous value to Mylan, its employees and shareholders."