HONG KONG--(Marketwired - Apr 15, 2013) - AlphaRx Inc. (OTCQB: [ ALRXF ]), today announced that effective April 15, 2013 its name will become UMeWorld Limited, and its common shares will continue to be quoted by the OTC Markets OTCQB with its current symbol ALRXF as of the market open. According to Michael Lee, President of AlphaRx Inc., the name change was made to more accurately reflect the company's focus and direction. Lee said, "The name UMeWorld is a clearer, more straightforward indication of who we are, what we do, and the clients we serve. We are a digital media company connecting people together." The name change will not require any action by stockholders. Shares held in trading accounts will be automatically updated to reflect the new name in their account statements. Stockholders who hold shares in certificate form are not required to exchange their AlphaRx certificates.

The company's new focus is already yielding impressive results. "Over the past several months, we have taken decisive actions to strengthen our operations by diversifying our business. The recent acquisition of UMeLook Holdings Limited has also proven successful and the company is working on additional acquisitions to fuel growth," said Lee. "We are excited about the future prospects of our company, and look forward to building a new recognizable brand that will enhance our visibility, improve the liquidity in our common stock and will help create significant shareholder value."

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