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To: LLCF who wrote (144)4/26/1999 8:31:00 PM
From: Miljenko Zuanic  Respond to of 555
 
I guess not, near term.
It is related to FDA ruling deadline (4-28) on Natrecor NDA.

Miljenko



To: LLCF who wrote (144)4/26/1999 9:26:00 PM
From: sim1  Read Replies (1) | Respond to of 555
 
Brief mention of Scios (among others) in May 3 issue of Forbes.

"Heart Disease: Congestive heart failure.

Drug: Natrecor, a genetically engineered form of the hormone the body uses to bolster a failing heart.

Maker: Scios Inc.

U.S market: 400,000 new cases of congestive heart failure a year; common cause of hospitalization of the elderly.

Status: Nearing FDA approval.

Competitors: 18 other drugs in human trials."