Attn: Business/City Editors
March 14, 2005
For Immediate Release

Canadian Facility Chosen As One The 5 Finalists For The 2005 
Global Award for the "Pharmaceutical Facility of The Year"

TORONTO, ONTARIO – The Apotex Inc. Etobicoke Pharmaceutical Expansion Project has been chosen as one of 5 finalists for the 2005 Global Award for “Facility Of The Year” by ISPE (International Society of Pharmaceutical Engineering), INTERPHEX and Pharmaceutical Processing. This premier global award is for manufacturing facilities serving the regulated healthcare industry. The judging panel for this prestigious award is made up of people from the major global pharmaceutical companies. They were looking for a facility project that demonstrated global leadership – one that showcased cutting edge engineering, innovative new technology or advanced applications of existing technology. This award, in its inaugural year, received a total of 28 entries from 12 different countries; the overall winner will be chosen at the end of April in New York City.

“To be recognized by your peers as one of the best in the world is no easy feat. The Etobicoke Facility excels in all areas. When we couldn’t find solutions in the pharmaceutical industry, we went outside to take the best from other industries. This nomination proves Canadians can compete with anyone in the world in technology and engineering”, stated V.P. of Engineering Services, Larry Rock.

In November of 2004, Apotex had announced the completion of a $624 million expansion of four different facilities, the largest in Canadian history. The Etobicoke building was a key component of this expansion and provides Canada the capacity to provide quality generic medicines to the world healthcare market.

Apotex is this country’s largest Canadian-owned pharmaceutical company, headquartered in Ontario with 5,300 employees and 21 facilities. They export 250 medicines to 115 countries with an R&D budget expenditure planned of $1 billion over the next 5 years.

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For further information:

Mr. Elie Betito
Director Public & Government Affairs
Tel: 416-749-9300 Ext. 7366
Cell: 416) 558-5491
ebetito@apotex.com

ISPE (International Society of Pharmaceutical Engineering): http://www.facilityoftheyear.org