Exhibit 7.01
JOINT FILING AGREEMENT
In accordance with Rule 13d-1(k) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, the undersigned agree to the joint filing on behalf of each of them of a statement on Schedule 13D (including amendments thereto) with respect to the capital stock of Inspire Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Date: April 15, 2011 | MERCK & CO., INC. By: /s/ Katie Fedosz |
Name: Katie Fedosz Title: Senior Assistant Secretary | |
Date: April 15, 2011 | MONARCH TRANSACTION CORP. By: /s/ Katie Fedosz |
Name: Katie Fedosz Title: Assistant Secretary |