<p>There is provided an extended release tablet in tablet dosage form of ropinirole or salts thereof comprising a) an inner tablet of ropinirole or salts thereof optionally with other pharmaceutically acceptable excipients and b) an outer tablet of other pharmaceutically acceptable excipients. The invention also provides an extended release pharmaceutical composition comprising a core of ropinirole or salt thereof and outer mantle coating comprising one or more pharmaceutically acceptable excipients. The invention also relates to processes of preparing such compositions.</p>