Date:2/1/2011

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(Unaudited)Three Months EndedYear EndedDecember 31,December 31,in millions, except per share data

2010200920102009Net sales

$

2,002$

2,079$

7,806$

8,188Cost of products sold

6607102,5992,576Gross profit

1,3421,3695,2075,612Operating expenses:Selling, general and administrative expenses

6836492,5802,635Research and development expenses

2252579391,035Royalty expense

3741185191Loss on program termination16Amortization expense

132129513511Goodwill impairment charge1,817Intangible asset impairment charges26512Purchased research and development421C
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