LOS ANGELES, CA -- (MARKET WIRE) -- 01/07/08 -- Auriga Laboratories, Inc. (OTCBB: ARGA), a specialty pharmaceutical company, announced today the signing of a co-promotion agreement with MiddleBrook Pharmaceuticals, Inc., pursuant to which Auriga will co-promote Keflex® 750 mg capsules (cephalexin capsules, USP), to Primary Care Specialists in the U.S.

Cephalexin, the generic form of Keflex, is the third most prescribed outpatient antibiotic in the U.S., with approximately 25 million prescriptions written annually. Cephalexin is the number-one most prescribed oral cephalosporin antibiotic and is also the number-one recommended oral antibiotic therapy for uncomplicated skin and skin structure infections.

The co-promotion will begin during the 1st Quarter of 2008. "This agreement solidifies Auriga's commitment to enhance our product portfolio. Currently, over 50% of cephalexin prescriptions are written by Primary Care Specialists which makes Keflex® 750 mg a highly synergistic addition to Auriga's current primary care promotional efforts," said Philip S. Pesin, CEO of Auriga.

About Keflex:

Keflex (cephalexin capsules, USP) is a first-generation cephalosporin antibiotic shown to be active against strains of both gram-positive and gram-negative aerobes in vitro and in clinical infections. Keflex is indicated for treatment of the following infections: respiratory tract infections, otitis media, skin and skin structure infections, bone infections, and genitourinary tract infections. More information on Keflex and prescribing information are available at www.middlebrookpharma.com/products_antibiotics/keflex_antibiotics.aspx.

About Auriga Laboratories(TM)

Auriga Laboratories is a specialty pharmaceutical company building an industry changing commission based-sales model. The company's high-growth business model combines driving revenues through a variable cost commission-based sales structure, acquisition of proven brand names, introduction of new brands, and a strategic development pipeline, all of which designed to enhance its growing direct relationships with physicians nationwide. Auriga's exclusive prescription and over-the-counter product portfolio includes Aquoral(TM) for the treatment of Xerostomia, Akurza(TM), Xyralid(TM), Zytopic(TM), and Coraz(TM) dermatology products, and the Zinx(TM) respiratory product line.

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