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Almus® Expands Portfolio Offering Once Again
16 September 2004

Almus Pharmaceuticals adds a high profile medicine to their generics range with the introduction of Diazepam in 2mg, 5mg and 10mg tablets. Diazepam is presented in a deep blue pack with a pink strip distinguishing the 2mg strength, an orange strip for the 5mg and a mint strip for the 10mg Diazepam tablets.

Diazepam is a drug nationally recognized, by the UK Dispensing Error Analysis Scheme1, as one of those most commonly involved in dispensing errors and, a key candidate for the innovative packaging provided by Almus Pharmaceuticals.

Tony Foreman, Chief Executive of Almus Pharmaceuticals commented: "Almus® Diazepam is a welcome addition to the pharmacy shelves - the use of clearly differentiated strength bands will facilitate safe dispensing and improve the safe use of Diazepam in the home."

Diazepam 2mg, 5mg and 10mg are available from Almus® via OTC Direct and UniChem on 0800 633 5950.

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