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People affected by cystic fibrosis typically experience a decline in lung function of 1-2% per year during their life, as measured by FEV1.

Pharmaxis has received Orphan Drug Designation and fast track status from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for Bronchitol in cystic fibrosis.

Bronchitol is designed to hydrate the airway surface, improve lung hygiene and promote normal lung clearance. Additional data from this trial will be presented at a forthcoming scientific congress. A European, Pharmaxis sponsored, regulatory Phase III clinical trial, designed to lead to a marketing application for Bronchitol in adults and children with cystic fibrosis is due to report preliminary data early in 2009.

Approximately 75,000 people in the major pharmaceutical markets are affected with cystic fibrosis and no products have been approved to improve lung hydration.

To find out more about Pharmaxis, go to http://www.pharmaxis.com.au .

About the Trial

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Name of Trial DPM-CF-202 (a Phase II study with Bronchitol)

Blinding Status Open

Design Crossover, Dose response

Treatment Route Inhalation

Frequency Twice daily

Dose levels 400mg, 240 mg, 120 mg, 40 mg for 2 weeks,

1-2 weeks washout between doses

No of subjects PP population 38

Subject Selection diagnosis of cystic fibrosis (sweat test or

Criteria genotype), of either gender, aged 7 years or

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