EX-99.1 2 dex991.htm PRESENTATION MATERIALS Presentation materials
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May 2008
Exhibit 99.1


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Safe Harbor Statement
Safe Harbor Statement
We
will
make
various
remarks
during
this
presentation
that
constitute
“forward-looking
statements”
for
purposes
of
the
safe
harbor
provisions under The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of
1995, including statements regarding the pricing, time to market, size of
market, growth potential and therapeutic benefits of the Company’s product candidates, including those for the treatment of Dupuytren’s
contracture, Peyronie’s disease, and Frozen Shoulder syndrome; interpretation of market research data; competition within certain
markets relevant to the Company’s product candidates; interpretation of clinical results, including the efficacy and tolerability of the
Company’s product candidates; the timing of the commencement and completion of clinical trials and the timing of reporting of results
therefrom; the timing of manufacturing scale up for the Company’s product candidates; the Company’s ability to manufacture XIAFLEX™
(clostridial collagenase for injection –
formerly referred to as AA4500)
at the Company’s Horsham facility; the timing of the completion of 
phase
III
trials
for
XIAFLEX
for
the
treatment
of
Dupuytren’s
contracture
and
the
reporting
of
results
therefrom;
the
timing
of
the
filing
of
the Biologics License Application for approval of XIAFLEX for the treatment of Dupuytren’s contracture and the approval thereof; the
timing of the phase IIb trials for XIAFLEX for the treatment of Peyronie’s disease; competitive developments affecting the Company’s
products and product candidates, including generic competition; the success of the Company’s development activities; future Testim
market share, prescriptions and sales growth and factors that may drive such growth; size and growth potential of the testosterone
replacement therapy market and the gel segment thereof and factors that may drive such growth; the protection for Testim afforded by
U.S. Patent No. 7,320,968, and its listing in the Orange Book, the value of extending patent protection for Testim through January 2025,
the
value
and
likelihood
that
patents
will
be
granted
from
the
continuation
and
divisional
applications
filed
by
Bentley
Pharmaceuticals,
Inc.; the absence of an ANDA for the generic to Testim; the Company’s development and operational goals and strategic priorities for
fiscal 2008; the ability to fund future operations; and the Company’s expected financial performance during 2008 and financial milestones
that it may achieve for 2008, including 2008 net revenues, research and development spending, selling, general and administrative
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=
Late Stage
Company
Transforming
Product
Fastest Growing
TRT product in
the U.S.
Poised for Growth


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Auxilium Pharmaceuticals, Inc.  (NASDAQ: AUXL)
Auxilium Pharmaceuticals, Inc.  (NASDAQ: AUXL)
Specialty biopharmaceutical company focused on Urologists,
Endocrinologists, Orthopedists and certain PCPs
Founded in 1999
Headquarters in Malvern, Pa.
Manufacturing in Horsham, Pa.
Approximately 320 employees (~190 commercial)
I.P.O in July 2004
Currently approximately 41.2 million shares issued & outstanding
Additional 6.6 million shares subject to issuance from stock
options & warrants
A component of the NASDAQ BIOTECH INDEX


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Broad Maturing Pipeline
Broad Maturing Pipeline
Note:  Worldwide rights for all products available, except Testim where ex -U.S. rights have been licensed.
XIAFLEX™
(clostridial collagenase for injection) was formally referred to as AA4500
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Product
Late Research
Testim®
gel
Approved in U.S.
Europe & Canada
XIAFLEX™
XIAFLEX™
XIAFLEX™
Transmucosal Film
AA4010
Transmucosal Film
Transmucosal Film
Market
Phase III
Phase II
Phase I
Pre-clinical
Hypogonadism
Dupuytren’s Contracture
Peyronie’s Disease
Frozen Shoulder Syndrome
Overactive Bladder
Hormones and Urology
Pain
Late Research


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Anticipated News Flow Events
Anticipated News Flow Events
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Q208:
XIAFLEX-
Top-line
Phase
III
(Double
Blind)
Data in June
XIAFLEX-
Initiate
Peyronie's
Phase
IIb
Study
Testim-
First
patient
enrolled
in
TRiUS
registry
H109:
XIAFLEX-
Open
Label
Safety
Data
Early 2009:
XIAFLEX-
File
BLA
for
Dupuytren's
Contracture
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6
Q409
Q309
Q209
Q109
Q408
Q308
Q208
Early 2010
XIAFLEX –
FDA Approval In
Dupuytren’s Contracture
2010


XIAFLEX™
(clostridial collagenase for injection)
Unique, Late-Stage Opportunity with Blockbuster
Potential


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XIAFLEX-
XIAFLEX-
Unique, Late-Stage, Blockbuster
Unique, Late-Stage, Blockbuster
Opportunity
Opportunity
Potential to be first effective non-surgical treatment for two
high unmet needs
Late-Stage Phase III data for the treatment of Dupuytren’s
contracture -expect to file U.S. BLA in early 2009
We believe promising Phase II data in Peyronie’s disease
Well-characterized mode of action
Great fit for Specialty Biopharmaceutical Company
Worldwide rights offer options to build company or
generate cash –
exploring partnering opportunities now
We believe there are approximately 450,000 potential
patients annually in U.S. and EU for Dupuytren’s &
Peyronie’s indications -
> $1 Billion opportunity, based on
market research and analysis


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Dupuytren’s Contracture—a Debilitating Condition
Dupuytren’s Contracture—a Debilitating Condition
Excessive collagen deposition
Nodules represent early, active
form
Cords develop over time, are
palpable, and result in
contractures
Debilitating effect on quality of life
Surgery is reserved for advanced
disease due to unpredictable
results, complications, long
recovery and
recurrence/additional surgeries


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Dupuytren’s Contracture—Unmet Medical Need
Dupuytren’s Contracture—Unmet Medical Need
Disease prevalence is estimated at 3%-6% among
Caucasians,¹
but occurs in all populations
Higher prevalence in patients of northern-European descent
1
Hereditary component in approximately 40% of patients
2
On average, patients have 2.2 affected joints at the time of
diagnosis, and about half of patients have bilateral disease³
Recurrence rate in surgical patients
4
30% in 2 years
55% in 10 years
We believe Dupuytren’s contracture is under-diagnosed and
under-treated
1
Early, 1962; Murrell and Hueston, 1990; Yost et al, 1955.
Hueston 1963
3
Skoog 1948
4
Mikkelsen 1976


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XIAFLEX I.P. position
XIAFLEX I.P. position
for Dupuytren’s
for Dupuytren’s
Contracture
Contracture
Method of Use Patent in U.S. through 2014
Use Patent in France, UK, Sweden through 2018
–Pending in Germany and Denmark
10 years of market exclusivity in EU
–Can be extended to 11 years on approval of additional indication
–Data protection granted for 8 years
–Biosimilars
would need to generate extensive regulatory, safety, and efficacy
data
U.S. Orphan Drug Exclusivity granted on May 23, 1996 for 7
years post approval
Highly Purified Collagenase API  and manufacturing patent
filed (expected expiry 2027)


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Current Treatment Options Are Invasive or
Current Treatment Options Are Invasive or
Ineffective
Ineffective
Surgery
Non-surgical options
Splinting
Physical therapy
Corticosteroids
Needle
fasciotomy/
aponeurotomy
Amputation


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XIAFLEX—Potential to Revolutionize Treatment
XIAFLEX—Potential to Revolutionize Treatment
for Dupuytren’s Contracture
for Dupuytren’s Contracture


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91%
86%
100%
85%
0%
0%
0%
0%
20%
40%
60%
80%
100%
Pivotal Phase III Study (DUPY-303): Results*
Pivotal Phase III Study (DUPY-303): Results*
54/62 (87%) joints achieved 0°-5°
contracture in the study
and its open-label extension
Recurrence rates
3 of 54 joints followed for 12 months
5 of 27 joints followed for 24 months
Mean number of injections for success was 1.4
Injections well tolerated with only local AEs
*The Journal of Hand Surgery.
2007;32(6).
* After up to three injections. Success rate was 70% after a single injection.
21/23
12/14
9/9
33/39
Primary joint
P<.001
MP joint
P<.001
PIP joint
P<.001
Non-Primary joints
0/12
0/7
0/5
XIAFLEX
Placebo


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Most Patients Achieved Full Extension,
Most Patients Achieved Full Extension,
Regardless of Joint Affected or Severity
Regardless of Joint Affected or Severity
92%
78%
86%
61%
47%
53%
79%
60%
70%
0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
50%
60%
70%
80%
90%
100%
MP
PIP
Combined
10,000 units, approximately 0.58 mg.
Joint Type
Response rate by joint type and baseline joint severity
Studies 202-303-404 combined
Low severity
High severity
Total


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Dupuytren’s Clinical Plan
Dupuytren’s Clinical Plan
CORD I Study:
216 patients in at least 15 sites in the U.S.
Double blind placebo controlled, randomized in 2:1 ratio of active to placebo
Primary endpoint is reduction in contracture to within 0 -
of normal
Secondary endpoints to measure clinical improvement and time to success
Top-line data expected to be
made available publicly in June 2008
CORD II Study:
60 patients, following protocol similar to U.S. trial
Top-line data expected to be
made available publicly in June 2008
Five Australian sites
JOINT I (open label in U.S.) completed enrollment
JOINT II (open label ex-U.S.) completed enrollment
As of Apr. 30, 2008, over approx. 1,000 patients have received XIAFLEX
and over 2,000 injections have been administered


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We believe:
There is a pent-up demand for non-surgical therapy
Surgeons and patients prefer non-invasive treatment
Each patient on average has 2.2 joints which will require
treatment; about half have contractures in both hands
Early data indicates on average 1.4 vials of XIAFLEX required
per joint
2.2 joints per patient x 1.4 vials per joint = 3.1 vials per patient on
average
We believe XIAFLEX treatment can be priced competitively to
cost of surgery (~$5,000 in the U.S.)
Dupuytren’s Commercial Opportunity
Dupuytren’s Commercial Opportunity


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Market Research Performed –
Market Research Performed –
Dupuytren’s
Dupuytren’s
Multiple prevalence data sets proved to be highly variable in
numbers of patients
Two rounds of quantitative primary research have been
commissioned by Auxilium on XIAFLEX for Dupuytren’s
contracture
A combined 571 Orthopedic Surgeons have been interviewed to
estimate market size (401 in U.S.; 170 in Europe) and 391 have
given feedback on potential usage of XIAFLEX (221 U.S.; 170
Europe)
Second study (n=444 total & 340 in depth) was designed to
provide 95% confidence level and 7.5% margin of error


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Patients
Seeking
Treatment
~1,030,000
No Prior
Surgery
~540,000
Had Surgery
Previously
~490,000
Watchful
Waiting
~270,000
Medical/
Surgical
Treatment
~270,000
Medical/
Surgical
Treatment
~125,000
Watchful Wait/
In Follow Up
~365,000
XIAFLEX
Potential
Candidates
~240,000
240,000 Dupuytren’s Candidates In U.S. & Europe
240,000 Dupuytren’s Candidates In U.S. & Europe
Annually
Annually
Source: Auxilium research and analysis
~150,000 in U.S.
~ 90,000 in Europe
Prevalence      
3 –
6% of
Population
~13,500,000 to
27,000,000


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1. Smith BH. Am J Clin Pathol. 1966;45:670-678.
2. Somers KD, Dawson DM. J Urol. 1997;157:311-315.
Peyronie’s Disease—a Devastating Disorder
Peyronie’s Disease—a Devastating Disorder
Scarring phenomenon affecting the
tunica albuginea
1
Plaques show excessive collagen
deposition
Potential Symptoms
Pain with erection, penile
curvature/deviation, penile
shortening, indentations, and/or
erectile dysfunction
May experience difficulty with sexual
intercourse, loss of self-esteem, and
depression
There are no approved therapies
for the treatment of Peyronie’s
disease
2


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Epidemiology—Peyronie’s Disease
Epidemiology—Peyronie’s Disease
Prevalence of Peyronie’s disease is estimated at 1 in 20
adult men
Actual prevalence higher based on autopsies
2
Prevalence rate increases with age
The average age of disease onset is 53 years
3
High association with other diseases such as:
Diabetes, erectile dysfunction (ED), Dupuytren’s
contracture, plantar fascial contracture,
tympanosclerosis, gout, and Paget’s disease
We believe Peyronie’s disease is under-diagnosed and
under-treated
1. Schwarzer
U, The prevalence of Peyronie’s disease: Results of a large survey.
BJU Int
2001;88:727–30;
Mulhall
et al: J Urology
2004:171: 2350 –
2353;Rhoden
et al: Int J. Impot
Res
2001 :13 : 291 –
293; La Pera
et al : EUR Urology
2001: 40
:525 –
530.
2. Smith BH. Am J Clin Pathol. 1966;45:670-678.
3. Lindsay MB, J Urol.
1991;146:1007–1009.
4. Nyberg L, J Urol.128: 48, 1982
4
1


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Current Treatment—Surgical
Current Treatment—Surgical
The goal of surgery is simply to make the two
sides of the penis equal in size
Graft or prosthetic may be required


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Peyronie’s Disease—Unapproved Treatments
Peyronie’s Disease—Unapproved Treatments
Have Been Used With Little Reported Success
Have Been Used With Little Reported Success
Verapamil
Vitamin E
Colchicine
Potassium aminobenzoate (Potaba)
Tamoxifen
Interferon alpha-2a
Corticosteroids
Energy transfer treatment including extracorporeal
shock wave therapy (ESWT), laser and ultrasound
therapy, and orthovoltage radiation


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Promising Phase II Results: Patients With
Promising Phase II Results: Patients With
25%
25%
Reduction in the Angle of Deviation
Reduction in the Angle of Deviation
Study 1030
58%
53%
35%
0%
20%
40%
60%
80%
100%
Month 3
Month 6
Month 9
Study 1035
50%
100%
100%
89%
0%
20%
40%
60%
80%
100%
Week 6
Month 3
Month 6
Month 9


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XIAFLEX I.P.  Position for Peyronie’s Disease
XIAFLEX I.P.  Position for Peyronie’s Disease
Method of Use Patent in U.S. through 2019
Use Patent Granted in France, UK, and Ireland
(expiry 2020)
Pending in Germany, Denmark, and Norway
U.S. Orphan Drug Exclusivity granted on March
12, 1996 for 7 years post approval
Highly Purified Collagenase API and
manufacturing patent filed (expected expiry 2027)


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Market Research Performed –
Market Research Performed –
Peyronie’s
Peyronie’s
Two rounds of quantitative primary research have
been commissioned by Auxilium on XIAFLEX for
Peyronie’s disease
A combined 575 Urologists have been interviewed to
estimate market size (415 in U.S.; 160 in Europe) and
383 have given feedback on potential usage of
XIAFLEX (223 U.S.; 160 Europe)
Second study (n=472 total & 333 in depth) was
designed to provide 95% confidence level and 7.5%
margin of error


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Peyronie’s Clinical Plan
Peyronie’s Clinical Plan
Final report of pre-clinical local effects/tolerability (ex-
plaque) study under review at FDA
Phase IIb dose ranging study expected to begin in Q2
2008
A proprietary Patient Reported Outcome (PRO)
questionnaire has been developed
To be validated in Phase IIb and likely to be used as a primary
efficacy endpoint in Phase III clinical trials
File as a Supplemental BLA for Peyronie’s indication. 
Will not be filed before Dupuytren’s BLA approved.


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Patients
Seeking
Treatment
~475,000
Surgery Not
Recommended
~365,000
Watchful
Waiting
~160,000
Medical or
Intralesional
Therapy
~205,000
Surgery
Recommended
~110,000
XIAFLEX
Potential
Candidates
~210,000
210,000 Peyronie’s Candidates In U.S. and Europe
210,000 Peyronie’s Candidates In U.S. and Europe
Annually
Annually
Source: Auxilium research
~135,000 in U.S.
~ 75,000 in Europe
Prevalence      
1 in 20 Adult
Males


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XIAFLEX for Frozen Shoulder Syndrome
XIAFLEX for Frozen Shoulder Syndrome
Arthroscopic procedure or surgery
Current treatment*
Early studies showed trend to efficacy and
tolerability at highest dose (10,000 units)
Additional phase II studies needed to assess
optimal dose, primary endpoints and dosing
regimen
Clinical status
Estimated 3% of people develop frozen shoulder
syndrome over their lifetime
Higher incidence among patients with diabetes (10-
20%) vs general population (2-5%)
Higher incidence among patients with insulin-
dependent diabetes (36%), with increased frequency
of bilateral shoulder involvement
Market research indicates ~700,000 patients visit
doctors in the U.S. every year
Most common in patients between 45 –
70 yrs
Target population*
Diminished shoulder motion, characterized by
restriction in active and passive range of motion
Disease
description*
* Pearsall, A. Adhesive capsulitis. eMedicine. 2005 http://www.emedicine.com/pmr/topics372.htm


Testim
®
1% Testosterone Gel:
Near-Term Growth Driver
Executing on Opportunities


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Testim®
Testim®
is the Fastest Growing Testosterone
is the Fastest Growing Testosterone
Replacement Therapy Gel
Replacement Therapy Gel
Proprietary, topical
1% testosterone gel
Once-a-day application
Favorable clinical and commercial profile
Recent study indicates 39% of U.S. males over 45 yrs
are hypogonadal*
We estimate that less than 10% of affected population
receives treatment
We believe diagnosis is increasing through education
and awareness
*Mulligan T. et al. Int J. Clin Pract
2006


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Patient Benefits are Clinically Proven
Patient Benefits are Clinically Proven
Note:
Adjusted geometric means (CV
b
%) of a single-dose (50 mg testosterone), randomized,
complete crossover study of 29 hypogonadal men.
Total Testosterone
2,000
3,000
4,000
5,000
6,000
Mean AUC
0-24
(ng*h/dL)
Testim
AndroGel
Free Testosterone
0
50
100
150
200
250
Mean AUC
0-24
(ng*h/dL)
Testim
AndroGel
16 clinical studies involving approx. 1,800 patients
largest placebo-controlled study ever conducted
Clinical trial of Testim
®
vs. AndroGel
®
Testim provides 30% higher testosterone absorption (p<0.001)


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Gels Fastest Growing TRT Segment
Gels Fastest Growing TRT Segment
Source: IMS data
($ in millions)
Gel
Patch
Oral
Injectables
$35
$117
$200
$287
$340
$383
$449
0
100
200
300
400
500
600
1997
1998
1999
2000
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
$459
$399
$302
$210
$77
$59
$49
$499
$118
$568
Gel Segment Growth ($)
Mar 2008 L12M: 
+23.6%
Gel Segment Growth ($)
Gel Segment Growth ($)
Mar 2008 L12M: 
Mar 2008 L12M: 
+23.6%
2007
700
$685
$563


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$-
$5
$10
$15
$20
$25
$30
0
20
40
60
80
100
120
Net Revs
TRX
Testim
®
®
quarterly net revenues and scripts
($ in millions)
Established Track Record of Consistent Growth
Established Track Record of Consistent Growth
Q1 2008 Net
Revenues
Y/Y Growth:
+47.2%
Q1 2008 Net
Q1 2008 Net
Revenues
Revenues
Y/Y Growth:
Y/Y Growth:
+47.2%
Q1 2008 TRX
YY Growth:
+31.2%
Q1 2008 TRX
Q1 2008 TRX
YY Growth:
YY Growth:
+31.2%
Source: Auxilium and IMS data


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Testim
Testim
®
®
Driving Growth in Market
Driving Growth in Market
Source: IMS data
Testim
®
Share of TRx of Gel Market
Strong market share with high-prescribing urologists & PCP’s;
41.3% gel market share of decile 8-10 Urologists and 29.2% share with
decile 8 –
10 PCP’s in March 2008
21.9%
0%
5%
10%
15%
20%
25%
Mar-03
Mar-08


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U.S.
Testim
®
patent
(covering
Hsieh
Enhancers)
expires
in
June
2008
U.S. Patent # 7,320,968 covering method of use claims for Testim
issued January 22, 2008; expires 2025
We believe no Paragraph III ANDA was filed prior to issuance of
‘968 patent, since three months have passed since listing in the
Orange Book
Divisional application and continuations filed with USPTO in late
2007 with a plan to protect additional inventions and seek
additional claims
New patent issued in Canada; expires 2023
New patent issued in Europe; expires 2023
Note: The referenced Testim patents are owned by Bentley Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Testim Patent Coverage


Financials / Strategic Priorities


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2008
Q1 ’07
Q1 ’08
Guidance
Revenues
$18.4
$27.1
$120-125
R&D Expense
$8.7
$13.2
$52-56
SG&A Expense
$17.2
$21.0
$88-92
Net Loss
($11.9)
($12.3)        ($44-48)
Stock –
Based
Comp Expense
$1.2
$2.1
$9-11
Cash & cash equivalents
$56.9
1Q08 Financial Results and 2008 Guidance
1Q08 Financial Results and 2008 Guidance
($ Millions)
($ Millions)


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Strategic Priorities
Strategic Priorities
Continue Development of XIAFLEX with a plan to:
Release top line CORD I and CORD II results in June 2008 &
be prepared to file BLA in early 2009
Initiate Phase IIb in Peyronie’s Disease in Q2 2008
Continue market research activities; prepare commercial
team
Continue development of XIAFLEX in Peyronie’s Disease
and Frozen Shoulder Syndrome indications
Continue Driving Testim Growth


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(NASDAQ: AUXL)
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Late Stage
Company
Transforming
Product
Fastest Growing
TRT product in
the U.S.
Poised for Growth