Biostar Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Begins Assembly of New Production Line

XIANYANG, China, May 25 /PRNewswire-Asia-FirstCall/ -- Biostar Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Nasdaq: BSPM) ("Biostar" or "the Company"), the Xianyang-based manufacturer of a leading over-the-counter Hepatitis B medicine, Xin Aoxing Oleanolic Acid Capsule ("Xin Aoxing"), and a variety of pharmaceutical products and medical nutrients, today announced that it has commenced assembly of its production line for its proprietary Zushima product.

Biostar completed Chinese Military Drug Administration clinical trials for Zushima Analgesic Aerosol Spray ("Zushima") in April through the Chinese No. 4 Military Medical University. Zushima is a traditional Chinese herbal product used to relieve pain through a topical application to affected areas or closed wounds. Zushima spray can also be used in the treatment of certain rheumatic conditions. The product was classified as "Specially Needed Drug" by the Chinese Military Drug Administration, which will also be available to the public.

Biostar commenced assembly of its production line for Zushima on April 28, 2010 and intends to complete construction in early August, which will have an annual capacity of $30.0 million. $0.7 million was budgeted for the production line equipment used at the Company's Xianyang-based facilities. Upon completion, Biostar plans to obtain formal approval from the Military Food and Drug Administration and a Good Manufacturing Process (GMP) certification, which the company expects to receive by September 2010. This will enable a formal launch of Zushima to the Chinese military, civil hospitals and pharmacies in Shaanxi province.

Biostar is forecasting $2.0 million in initial Zushima sales and a $6.0 million contribution to revenues during 2011, with gross margins of 55.0%.

"We are pleased with the results of these clinical trials and are looking forward to our next stages of approval for Zushima," began Chairman and CEO Rongua Wang of Biostar Pharmaceuticals, Inc. "Our development of Zushima represents two important strategic goals for Biostar. First, Zushima highlights our commitment to develop new products to expand our product portfolio. Second, Zushima paves the way for entrance into the Chinese military market, which represents a large, new addressable market. We anticipate receiving our final approvals by September of 2010 and look forward to a successful launch of Zushima," Wang concluded.

About Biostar Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

Biostar Pharmaceuticals, Inc., through its wholly-owned subsidiary in China, develops, manufactures and markets pharmaceutical and medical nutrient products for a variety of diseases and conditions. The Company's most popular product is its Xin Aoxing Oleanolic Acid Capsule, an over-the-counter ("OTC") medicine for chronic hepatitis B, a disease affecting approximately 10% of the Chinese population. In addition to its hepatitis product, Biostar manufactures two broad-based OTC products, two prescription-based pharmaceuticals and thirteen nutrients. The Company has adopted international standards and is in the process of applying for two patents.

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