QMed, Inc., Set to Join Russell Microcap(TM) Index EATONTOWN, N.J., June 27 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- QMed, Inc. (NASDAQ: QMED) is set to join the new Russell Microcap(TM) Index since the Russell Group has reconstituted its family of indices on June 24, 2005. Russell recently posted the preliminary membership list at http://www.russell.com/US/indexes. The index will be composed of the smallest 1,000 of the Russell 2000 members plus the next 1,000 companies based on a ranking of all U.S. equities by market capitalization. The Russell Microcap(TM) Index provides investment managers and other investors a comprehensive, unbiased standard to compare their performance against the genuine market of microcap stocks. Russell indices are widely used by investment managers and institutional investors for index funds as benchmarks for both passive and active investment strategies. More than $2.5 trillion in assets are currently benchmarked to them. Investment managers who oversee these funds purchase shares of member stocks according to that company's weighting in particular indices. Companies slated for the Russell Microcap were ranked as of May 31, 2005, by market capitalization and were weighted based on free-float adjustment, an integral aspect of Russell methodology. "Free-float adjustment" means that stocks are weighted by their available market capitalization, which is calculated by multiplying the primary closing price by the available shares. About QMed, Inc. QMed, Inc., provides clinical information management systems that incorporate decision support to physicians, Disease Management services to patients around the country through its health plan customers and supports Pay for performance initiatives. The Company has been selected in two Medicare Demonstrations to test the feasibility of reimbursing its care coordinated DM services in the vast Medicare fee-for-service program. More information on QMed, Inc. can be obtained at http://www.qmedinc.com/, by calling (732) 544-5544 or by emailing . About Russell Russell is a global leader in multi-manager investment services. It provides investment products and services in more than 39 countries, managing more than $135 billion in assets and advising clients worldwide representing $2.3 trillion. Founded in 1936, Russell is a subsidiary of Northwestern Mutual and is headquartered in Tacoma with additional offices in Aukland, London, New York, Paris, Singapore, Sydnet and Tokyo. Except for historical information contained herein, matters discussed in this news release are forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties. They include but are not limited to those relating to the timely implementation of programs, the impact of competitive product introductions, acceptance and pricing, and those risks detailed in the Company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Actual results may differ materially from any forward-looking statements due to these risks and uncertainties. DATASOURCE: QMed, Inc. CONTACT: Robert Mosby of QMed, Inc., +1-732-544-5544 x1107 Web site: http://www.qmedinc.com/ http://www.russell.com/US/indexes

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