EXHIBIT 11.1

GALAGEN INC.
(A DEVELOPMENT STAGE COMPANY)

STATEMENT RE: COMPUTATION OF PER SHARE EARNINGS (LOSS)



                                                           For the Year Ended December 31
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                                                        1997            1996            1995
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BASIC LOSS PER SHARE:
Weighted average shares outstanding                   7,184,722        6,604,902       1,904,059
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Net loss applicable to common stockholders          $(5,635,134)    $(14,783,591)    $(5,474,038)
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Basic net loss per share applicable to common
  stockholders                                      $      (.78)    $      (2.24)    $     (2.87)
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DILUTED LOSS PER SHARE:
Weighted average shares outstanding                   7,184,722        6,604,902       1,904,059
Dilutive potential common shares                              -                -               -
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Total                                                 7,184,722        6,604,902       1,904,059
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Net loss applicable to common stockholders          $(5,635,134)    $(14,783,591)    $(5,474,038)
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Diluted net loss per share applicable to common
  stockholders                                      $      (.78)    $      (2.24)    $     (2.87)
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