Santarus to Hold Third Quarter 2008 Financial Results Conference Call on November 3

SAN DIEGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Santarus, Inc. (NASDAQ:SNTS), a specialty pharmaceutical company, today announced that it will release third quarter 2008 financial results after market close on Monday, November 3, 2008. Santarus management will host an investment-community conference call at 5:00 p.m. Eastern time (2:00 p.m. Pacific time) to discuss the financial results and provide a corporate update.

Individuals interested in participating in the conference call may do so by dialing (888) 803-8275 for domestic callers, or (706) 643-7736 for international callers. Those interested in listening to the conference call live via the Internet may do so by visiting the Investor Relations section of the company’s Web site at www.santarus.com.

A webcast replay will be available on the Santarus Web site for 14 days. A telephone replay will be available for 48 hours following the conclusion of the call by dialing (800) 642-1687 for domestic callers, or (706) 645-9291 for international callers, and entering reservation code 68810654.

About Santarus

Santarus, Inc. is a specialty pharmaceutical company focused on acquiring, developing and commercializing proprietary products that address the needs of patients treated by gastroenterologists or primary care physicians. The company’s current marketing efforts are primarily focused on ZEGERID^® (omeprazole/sodium bicarbonate) Capsules and Powder for Oral Suspension, which are indicated for the treatment of certain upper GI diseases and disorders, and on GLUMETZA^® (metformin hydrochloride extended release tablets), which is indicated as an adjunct to diet and exercise to improve glycemic control in adults with type 2 diabetes. More information about Santarus is available on the company’s Web site at www.santarus.com.

Santarus cautions you that statements included in this press release that are not a description of historical facts are forward-looking statements. The inclusion of forward-looking statements should not be regarded as a representation by Santarus that any of its plans will be achieved. Actual results may differ materially from those set forth in this release due to the risks and uncertainties inherent in Santarus’ business, including, without limitation: difficulties or delays in development, testing, manufacturing and marketing of, and maintaining regulatory approvals for, Santarus’ products; and other risks detailed in Santarus’ prior press releases as well as in public periodic filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

You are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date hereof. All forward-looking statements are qualified in their entirety by this cautionary statement and Santarus undertakes no obligation to revise or update this news release to reflect events or circumstances after the date hereof. This caution is made under the safe harbor provisions of Section 21E of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995.

Santarus^® and ZEGERID^® are registered trademarks of Santarus, Inc.