Anthera Pharmaceuticals to Present at Cowen & Co. Healthcare Conference

HAYWARD, Calif., Feb. 19, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Anthera Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ:ANTH), announced today that Paul F. Truex, President and Chief Executive Officer, will present a corporate update on the progress of the Company's development programs at the 35^th Annual Cowen & Company Health Care Conference.

Anthera will present from 10:00 – 10:30 EST on Wednesday, March 4^th in Salon H on the 4^th floor of the Boston Marriott Copley Place. A breakout session will be held from 10:40 – 11:10 EST in Salon I of the 4^th floor.

About Anthera Pharmaceuticals

Anthera Pharmaceuticals is a biopharmaceutical company focused on developing and commercializing products to treat serious and life-threatening diseases, including systemic lupus erythematosus, IgA nephropathy, and exocrine pancreatic insufficiency due to cystic fibrosis.

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CONTACT: Dennis Lutz of Anthera Pharmaceuticals, Inc., [email protected] or 510.856.5598.

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