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UK's no. 1 generic joins the Almus® range
20 July 2006

Almus Pharmaceuticals announces the addition of Omeprazole capsules 20mg and 10mg to its generics range. Omeprazole 20mg, the UK's No. 1 generic by value* (*IMS, March '06), is now offered as part of a range of Omeprazole presentations within the Almus® portfolio of generic medicines. Omeprazole capsules are presented with individual markings identified by full-colour illustrations on each pack.

"Offering our customers the UK's No. 1 generic medicine, Omeprazole 20mg, is another exciting development for the Almus® range. Always one step ahead, we are pleased to present pharmacists with the additional benefit of capsule identification as one of the patient-safety design elements integral to the Almus® livery," commented Tony Foreman, Group Director of Commercial Activities, Alliance UniChem, and CEO of Almus Pharmaceuticals.

For more information on the full range of generics from Almus Pharmaceuticals and to receive the latest copy of the Almus® Product Guide, please telephone 0800 633 5950.