*17 May 2011*

*NEW DELHI*: Aurobindo Pharma today said it has received approval from the
Australian health authority to market Risperidone and Alendronate tablets,
used in the treatment of schizophrenia and osteoporosis, respectively, in
the Australian market.

The company's subsidiary, Aurobindo Pharma Australia Pty, has received
approvals from the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA), Australia, for
registration of Risperidone tablets in 0.5 mg, 1 mg, 2 mg, 3 mg and 4 mg
strengths, besides oral solution in 1 mg/1 ml strengths, Aurobindo Pharma
said in a statement.

In addition, the company has received approval for marketing Alendronate
tablets in 70 mg strengths, it added.

According to IMS data, Risperidone products have a market size of nearly USD
27.5 million in Australia, while the market for Alendronate was worth USD 14
million for the twelve months ending September, 2010.

http://articles.economictimes.indiatimes.com/2011-05-17/news/29552168_1_australia-nod-oral-solution-risperidone-tablets

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