Formore information, visit Forward-Looking StatementsThe forward-looking statements in this news release relating to management’sexpectations and beliefs are based on preliminary information and managementassumptions. Such forward-looking statements are subjectto a wide range of risks and uncertainties that could cause results to differ inmaterial respects, including those relating to product development, revenue,expense and earnings expectations, the seasonality of Elestat, intellectualproperty rights, competitive products, results and timing of clinical trials,success of marketing efforts, the need for additional research and testing,delays in manufacturing, funding, and the timing and content of decisions madeby regulatory authorities, including the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.Further information regarding factors that could affect Inspire’s results isincluded in Inspire’s filings with the SEC. Inspire undertakes no obligation topublicly release the results of any revisions to these forward-lookingstatements that may be made to reflect events or circumstances after the datehereof. Staab, IIChief Financial Officer and Treasurer919-941-9777, Extension 267 Media Contact:Inspire Pharmaceuticals, Inc.Cara AmorosoManager, Corporate Communications919-941-9777, Extension 266 Copyright Business Wire 2009. CHICAGO–(Business Wire)–Navigant Consulting, Inc.

(NYSE:NCI):* Revenue before reimbursements of $167 million, down 9% from first quarter 2008and down 4% from fourth quarter 2008 * Adjusted earnings per share (excluding the net income impact of severancecosts) of $0.16; GAAP earnings per share of $0.11 * Monthly improvements to financial results as the quarter progressed * Previously announced cost reduction actions expected to exceed targets * Estimated range for 2009 earnings per share, adjusted to exclude severance andother operating costs, remains unchanged (between $0.85 and $1.00)Navigant Consulting, Inc. (NYSE:NCI), a global consulting firm providingdispute, investigative, operational, risk management and financial andregulatory advisory solutions, today announced financial results for the firstquarter ended March 31, 2009 William M. Goodyear, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, commented, “Difficultmarket conditions from the fourth quarter of 2008 carried into early 2009,however, we were encouraged by monthly sequential improvements as the quarterprogressed. Our disputes and financial services teams were the primary areas`stalled` by the economic climate. Within the disputes arena we have seenimproving signs of recovery throughout the quarter from both our corporate andlaw firm clients and expect major litigation matters to ramp in the near term.” Mr. Goodyear continued, “Our response to the challenges of the business climatehas been swift and substantial.

We took aggressive steps to reduce costs and torealign the Company`s staffing levels – actions that will have a significantimpact as the year progresses and that position us to deliver solid earnings andcash flow for 2009. As expected,currency movements and low reimbursements for the first quarter of 2009significantly impacted total revenues. However, utilization was a solid 75% andthe Company`s average bill rate remained steady at $252 despite pricingpressures. Consultant attrition significantly declined in the first quarter of2009 to 8% resulting in annualized attrition of 17% as compared to 22% in thefirst quarter of 2008. As announced on February 24, 2009, Navigant implemented a number of costreduction actions intended to decrease the Company`s expense base and torebalance its portfolio of talent against current demand.