Alexion Secures U.S. Patent for ALXN6000, a First-In-Class Anti-CD200 Monoclona...(ing approval for Soliris in theEuropean ...),Health

Date:8/7/2008

ing approval for Soliris in the European Union for all patients with PNH. Alexion is evaluating other potential indications for Soliris as well as other formulations of eculizumab for additional clinical indications, and is pursuing development of other antibody product candidates in early stages of development. This press release and further information about Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc. can be found at: http://www.alexionpharm.com.

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Safe Harbor Statement

This news release contains forward-looking statements, including statements related to the Company's study of its ALXN6000 antibody, potential health and medical benefits from ALXN6000 as a treatment for cancer, and the potential patient base for ALXN6000 as a treatment for CLL in the U.S. Forward-looking statements are subject to factors that may cause Alexion's results and plans to differ from those expected, including for example, the ultimate outcome of the current or subsequent clinical studies of ALXN6000, decisions of regulatory authorities regarding marketing approval or material limitations on the marketing of ALXN6000 as a treatment for CLL or any other condition, and a variety of other risks set forth from time to time in Alexion's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including but not limited to the risks discussed in Alexion's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the period ended March 31, 2007 and in our other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Alexion does not intend to update any of these forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date hereof, except when a duty arises under law.

References:

(1) Kretz-Rommel A, Qin F, Dakappagari N et al. J Immunol. 2008; 180 (2):699-705.

(2) National Cancer Institute. General Information About Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia.

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