"We're very pleased to receive this recognition," said David R. Carlucci, chairman and CEO, IMS. "Ouractions as a responsible corporate citizen reflect our core values, and are at the foundation of our commitment to advance global healthcare. IMS colleagues worldwide continue to work to make a positive and lasting impact among our clients, and in our communities."

Launched in 1999, the Dow Jones Sustainability Indexes are the first global indexes tracking the financial performance of leading sustainability-driven companies worldwide. The indexes provide asset managers with reliable and objective benchmarks to manage sustainability portfolios. In selecting the top performers in each business sector, the DJSI reviewed companies' performance on a wide variety of criteria that include corporate governance, risk and crisis management, human resources development, stakeholder relations, corporate citizenship and environmental practices.

For more information on the Dow Jones Sustainability Indexes please visit www.sustainability-indexes.com.

About IMS

Operating in more than 100 countries, IMS Health is the world's leading provider of market intelligence to the pharmaceutical and healthcare industries. With $2.3 billion in 2008 revenue and more than 50 years of industry experience, IMS offers leading-edge market intelligence products and services that are integral to clients' day-to-day operations, includingproduct and portfoliomanagement capabilities;commercial effectiveness innovations; managed care and consumer health offerings; and consulting and services solutions that improve productivity and the delivery of quality healthcare worldwide. Additional information is available at http://www.imshealth.com.

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