Change in number of shares in Meda AB

Change in number of shares in Meda AB

As of 28 September 2007, shares in Meda AB total 249,884,932, which is 158,043
more shares than the previous month. This change is primarily due to issuance of
remaining shares to the owners of MedPointe Inc.

For more information, please contact:

Anders Larnholt, Investor Relations, tel. +46 8 630 19 62, +46 709 458 878

MEDA AB (publ) is an international specialty pharma company that concentrates on
marketing and market-adapted product development. Acquisitions and long-term
partnerships are fundamental factors that drive the company's strategy. Meda is
represented with own organisations 26 countries and with more than 1 500
employees within marketing and sales. Meda's products are sold in approximately
120 countries world-wide. The Meda share is listed under Large Cap on the OMX
Nordic Stock Exchange. Find out more, visit www.meda.se.