STAINES-UPON-THAMES, United Kingdom, May 7, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Mallinckrodt Pharmaceuticals (NYSE: MNK), in response to a segment aired on CBS' 60 Minutes on Sunday, May 6, has posted facts related to H.P. Acthar® Gel (repository corticotropin injection) on its website at www.mallinckrodt.com/acthar.

ABOUT MALLINCKRODTMallinckrodt is a global business that develops, manufactures, markets and distributes specialty pharmaceutical products and therapies. Areas of focus include autoimmune and rare diseases in specialty areas like neurology, rheumatology, nephrology, pulmonology and ophthalmology; immunotherapy and neonatal respiratory critical care therapies; analgesics and gastrointestinal products. The company's Specialty Brands segment includes branded medicines and its Specialty Generics segment includes specialty generic drugs, active pharmaceutical ingredients and external manufacturing. To learn more about Mallinckrodt, visit www.mallinckrodt.com.

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Investor RelationsDaniel J. Speciale, CPAInvestor Relations and Strategy Officer314-654-3638[email protected]

MediaRhonda SciarraSenior Communications Manager908-238-6765[email protected]

Meredith FischerChief Public Affairs Officer314-654-3318[email protected]

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