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LIALDA/MEZAVANT - Ulcerative colitis

Product sales of LIALDA/MEZAVANT for the three months to September 30, 2009 increased by 62% to $65.4 million (2008: $40.4 million). US prescriptions increased by 34%, due to an increase in LIALDA's average share of the US oral mesalamine market to 17% (2008: 13%), underlying growth in the US oral mesalamine market and price increases.

By September 30, 2009 MEZAVANT was available in eight countries outside the US, and further launches are planned in other countries throughout 2009 and 2010, subject to the successful conclusion of pricing and reimbursement negotiations.

PENTASA - Ulcerative colitis

Product sales of PENTASA(R) for the three months to September 30, 2009 were $51.3 million, an increase of 4% compared to the same period in 2008 (2008: $49.2 million). Sales grew despite a 3% decrease in prescriptions primarily due to the impact of price increases.

FOSRENOL - Hyperphosphatemia

Product sales of FOSRENOL for the three months to September 30, 2009 were up 11% to $47.7 million (2008: $43.0 million). On a CER basis sales were up 14%. In markets outside the US FOSRENOL sales increased as the product entered new countries, and continued to grow in countries entered in the last two years. In the US, FOSRENOL's average share of the phosphate binder market in Q3 2009 remained constant at 8% (2008: 8%).

Human Genetic Therapies

ELAPRASE - Hunter syndrome

Product sales for the three months to September 30, 2009 were $90.9 million, an increase of 16% (2008: $78.2 million). Expressed on a CER basis, sales increased by 20% (ELAPRASE is primarily sold in US dollars and Euros). The sales growth was driven by increased volumes across all regions where ELAPRASE is sold.

REPLAGAL - Fabry disease

Product sales for the three months to September 30, 2009 were
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