Exhibit 10.27


Certain portions of this Exhibit have been omitted based upon a request for 
confidential treatment pursuant to Rule 406 under the Securities Act of 1933. 
The omitted portions have been filed separately with the Securities and 
Exchange Commission.



                 CONTRACT FOR THE SALE AND DISTRIBUTION
                   OF GENENTECH HUMAN GROWTH HORMONE

     This Contract for the Sale and Distribution of Genentech Human Growth 
Hormone is entered into effective as of March 1, 1997 (the "Effective Date") 
by and between Genentech, Inc., a Delaware corporation, of 460 Point San 
Bruno Boulevard, South San Francisco, California, 94080-4990 ("Genentech") 
and Nova Factor, Inc., a Tennessee corporation located at 1620 Century Center 
Parkway, Suite 109, Memphis, Tennessee 38134 ("Nova Factor"). Genentech and 
Nova Factor are collectively referred to hereinafter as the "Parties", or 
individually as a "Party".

WHEREAS, Genentech manufactures the recombinant human growth hormones 
Protropin-Registered Trademark- (somatrem for injection), Nutropin-Registered 
Trademark- [somatropin (rDNA origin) for injection] and Nutropin 
AQ-Registered Trademark- [somatropin (rDNA origin) injection]; and

WHEREAS, the Parties wish to enter into an agreement governing the sale of 
Genentech HGH to Nova Factor and the distribution of such Genentech HGH (as 
defined below) by Nova Factor; and

WHEREAS, Nova Factor is a biotech disease management company doing business 
throughout the United States with respect to disease management and human 
growth hormone products;

NOW, THEREFORE, the Parties agree as follows:

Section 1. Definitions

     The following terms shall have the following meanings in this Agreement:

1.1  "Affiliate" shall mean any entity or person which controls, is 
controlled by or is under common control with a Party, excluding Welsh, 
Carson, Anderson & Stowe and Associated Funds. For purposes of this 
definition, "control" shall mean (a) in the case of corporate entities, the 
direct or indirect ownership of at least thirty percent (30%) of the stock or 
participating shares entitled to vote; and (b) in the case of a partnership, 
the power customarily held by a general partner to direct the management and 
policies of such partnership.

1.2  "Appeal(s)" shall mean any and all reasonable appeals to a decision of a 
third party payer to deny coverage for all or part of the pharmaceutical 
costs of Genentech HGH.

1.3  "Coverage Interruption" shall mean the date an insurance change or 
termination becomes effective, the date of therapy restart on a patient whose 
drug was therapeutically interrupted, or the date of determination of lack of 
medical necessity by a third party payer, as defined in Section 2.3(a) below.



1.4  "Government Program(s)" shall mean Medicaid, Medicare, Children's 
Medical Services or other government or similar program.

1.5  "Genentech HGH" shall mean Protropin-Registered Trademark-, 
Nutropin-Registered Trademark- and Nutropin AQ-Registered Trademark- or any 
other product which is comprised of human growth hormone sold by Genentech.

1.6  "Unit" shall mean a quantity of Genentech HGH equivalent to ten (10) 
milligrams.

Section 2.  Sale and Distribution of Genentech HGH

2.1  Sale Price.  Genentech shall sell Genentech HGH to Nova Factor, at a 
cost equal to the lower of (1) $350 per Unit less the Discounts defined and 
described in Section 2.2 below and Exhibits A and B attached hereto, or (2) 
Genentech's then-current list price for Genentech HGH (currently $350 per 
Unit), for distribution by Nova Factor. This price does not include 
applicable sales tax. In the event Genentech lowers its list price for 
Genentech HGH, the Parties agree to discuss in good faith, within thirty (30) 
days thereafter, a potential discount off such revised list price following a 
written request by either Party.

2.2  Discount.  The total "Discount" applicable to Nova Factor in each 
calendar quarter shall equal the sum of the discount percentages described in 
Sections 2.2(a) and (b) below and Exhibits A and B attached hereto.

     (a) Genentech HGH Base Discounts.  Commencing as of the Effective Date, 
     Genentech shall sell Genentech HGH to Nova Factor at the discounted 
     prices shown in Exhibit A for the contract year indicated ("Base 
     Discount"). These prices to not include applicable sales taxes. The NDC 
     codes, Genentech's published direct list prices, carton sizes offered 
     and minimum order requirements are also shown on Exhibit A.

     (b) Performance Discount.  As used in this Section 2.2(b) only "previous 
     calendar quarter" shall refer to the first two (2) months of the 
     previous calendar quarter and the last month of the next preceding 
     calendar quarter. For each performance standard set forth in Exhibit B 
     ("Performance Standard") that was met or exceeded by Nova Factor in the 
     previous calendar quarter, the relevant additional discount amount shall 
     be added to the Base Discount for the current calendar quarter, up to a 
     maximum of * percentage * (*%). For each incentive standard set 
     forth in Exhibit B ("Incentive Standard") that was met or exceeded by 
     Nova Factor in the previous calendar quarter, the relevant additional 
     discount amount shall be added to the base


* Omitted information is the subject of a request for confidential treatment 
  pursuant to Rule 406 under the Securities Act of 1933 and has been filed 
  separately with the Securities Exchange Commission.



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     Discount for the current calendar quarter, up to a maximum of * 
     percentage * (*%), for a maximum total addition under this Section 
     2.2 (b) of * percentage * (*%) in the aggregate. For each 
     Performance Standard set forth in Exhibit B that Nova Factor failed to 
     meet in the previous calendar quarter, the relevant discount amount for 
     a failure to meet such standard shall be deducted from the Base Discount 
     for the current calendar quarter, up to a maximum deduction of * 
     percentage * (*%) ("Reduced Performance Standard"). For each 
     Incentive Standard set forth in Exhibit B that Nova Factor failed to 
     meet in the previous calendar quarter, the relevant discount amount for 
     a failure to meet such standard shall be deducted from the Base Discount 
     for the current calendar quarter, up to a maximum deduction of * 
     percentage * (*%), for a maximum total deduction under this Section 
     2.2(b) of * percentage * (*%) in the aggregate. The maximum 
     combined Base Discount, additional Performance Standard discount and 
     additional Incentive Standard discount shall not exceed *% in any 
     calendar quarter through December 31, 1998, and shall not exceed *% in 
     any calendar quarter from January 1, 1999 through termination or 
     expiration of this Agreement.

     (c) Changes to the Discounts.  The Discounts shall be effective 
     throughout the term of this Agreement unless and until Genentech alters 
     its list price for Genentech HGH, in which case the Parties shall 
     discuss in good faith the level of discount, if any, applicable to the 
     new list prices. In the event of changes in any laws or regulations of 
     any jurisdiction relating to the promotion, sale or pricing of 
     prescription drugs, or in the interpretation or application of any such 
     laws or regulations, Genentech reserves the right to discontinue the 
     Discounts provided hereunder in such jurisdiction upon sixty (60) days 
     prior written notice to Nova Factor.

2.3  Shipment Replacement Requirements.

     (a) Within three (3) business days of receipt of a prescription, Nova
     Factor will undertake an initial insurance verification for each new
     patient for whom Genentech HGH has been prescribed and will attempt to
     obtain all necessary prior authorizations as required by the involved
     third party payer. In performing such verification, Nova Factor will
     obtain and provide prescribing physician letters of medical necessity
     to third party payers and attempt to obtain verification of insurance
     coverage from such third party payers. Nova Factor must compete the
     Benefits/Coverage Insurance Verification form attached as EXHIBIT C at
     the time of obtaining such verification of insurance coverage. For
     purposes of this entire SECTION 2.3, "third party payer" shall mean a
     private third party health insurance payer that does not specifically
     exclude human growth hormone or injectable drugs from coverage but
     shall not include Government Programs.

     (b) If Nova Factor is not able to verify such third party payer
     coverage or obtain prior authorization within that three (3) business
     day period, Nova Factor will provide *. Thereafter, Nova Factor may
     provide *.

     (c) For each patient who does not have third party payer coverage or
     for whom insurance coverage is in doubt, Nova Factor shall promptly
     instruct and assist that patient in efforts to gain eligibility for
     COBRA, if applicable, or Government Programs as appropriate.

     (d) If during the time of this Agreement, a third party payer denies
     authorization or payment to Nova Factor for Genentech HGH that has been
     dispensed by Nova Factor to a patient in accordance with this
     Agreement, Nova Factor will thereafter request that the third party
     payer provide the basis for that denial in writing. *

     (e) If Nova Factor determines that insurance coverage, COBRA benefits,
     or coverage under a Government Program is not available, Nova Factor
     shall promptly contact such patient to determine the patient's ability
     to pay for the Genentech's HGH with his or her individual funds, and,
     if appropriate, refer such patient to Genentech's Uninsured Patients'
     Program, with prescriptions for Genentech HGH.

     (f) Nova Factor will bill payers and patients for all Genentech HGH
     dispensed. Subject to the limitations and requirements of this SECTION
     2.3, * for the time period commencing on the first date of dispensing
     Genentech HGH following initiation of such patient's Genentech HGH
     therapy or following the date of a Coverage Interruption and ending *;
     provided, however, that in no event will Genentech provide *.

     (g) Genentech shall not *. Genentech shall not * to Nova Factor in
     accordance with the terms of this SECTION 2.3 *, which states are
     listed on EXHIBIT E as such EXHIBIT E may be updated by written notice
     from Genentech from time to time.

     (h) Subject to the limitations and requirements of this SECTION 2.3 and
     the criteria described in EXHIBIT D, * in accordance with the terms of
     this Agreement * Nova Factor. Nova Factor shall provide Genentech with
     a fully completed and accurate * for Product Form attached as EXHIBIT F
     * on or before the * of each calendar month (but in no event 

*  Omitted information is the subject of a request for confidential treatment 
   pursuant to Rule 406 under the Securities Act of 1933 and has been filed 
   separately with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

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     later than * following the date on which the product was dispensed),
     together with the following fully completed and accurate
     documentation):

              (1)   the BENEFITS/COVERAGE VERIFICATION form attached as
                    EXHIBIT C;
              (2)   the * Batch Report attached as EXHIBIT G ("Batch
                    Report"), together with the data elements included in
                    such Batch Report on a 3.5* floppy diskette in ASCII
                    flat file;
              (3)   the patient invoice or the invoice submitted to *
              (4)   a copy of an explanation of benefits, remittance advice
                    or other document from the third party payer *

     (i) Subject to the limitations set forth in this SECTION 2.3, Genentech
     shall ship replacement *, together with the above-referenced
     documentation, is submitted by Nova Factor on a timely basis as
     required above . Genentech approval * limited to: *, (b) incomplete,
     duplicate or inaccurate submissions not in compliance with this SECTION
     2.3, and *, in which cases Genentech may approve or disapprove * in its
     sole discretion. Genentech shall include with shipment of * a unique
     patient identifier for each patient for * is included as well as the *
     with respect to which Nova Factor's * is disputed or disapproved by
     Genentech. The Parties shall use their commercially reasonable efforts
     to mutually resolve all such disputes in writing within thirty (30)
     days from the last business day of the month following submission *.

     (j) If Nova Factor subsequently * payer, patient or other source *
     following the end of the month in which *.

     (k) The aggregate dollar value, calculated using the then current *
     achieved by Nova Factor, * provided to Nova Factor pursuant to this
     SECTION 2.3 with respect to any calendar quarter shall not exceed * of
     all sales of Genentech HGH to Nova Factor during such calendar quarter.
     In the event that the value of *.

     (l) This SECTION 2.3 shall only remain in effect through December 31,
     1998, unless extended upon mutual written agreement of the Parties.
     Genentech reserves the right to modify or terminate this SECTION 2.3 at
     any time during such *.

* Omitted information is the subject of a request for confidential treatment 
  pursuant to Rule 406 under the Securities Act of 1933 and has been filed 
  separately with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

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2.4  Orders.  All purchase orders for Genentech HGH shall be submitted by 
Nova Factor to Genentech either in writing or by telephone or via facsimile 
at least two (2) business days prior to the requested date of shipment. The 
Discount applicable to such purchase order shall be the Discount in effect 
upon the date such purchase order is accepted by Genentech. No order will be 
binding upon Genentech until accepted by Genentech, and Genentech shall have 
no liability to Nova Factor for purchase orders that are not accepted. Nova 
Factor's purchase orders submitted to Genentech for purchase of Genentech HGH 
shall be governed by the terms of this Agreement. Nothing contained in any 
purchase order shall modify any terms herein stated or add any terms or 
conditions not stated herein. All Genentech HGH delivered to Nova Factor 
under this Agreement shall be suitably packed for air freight shipment in 
Genentech's shipping cartons, marked for delivery to the address provided by 
Nova Factor with the relevant purchase order, and shall be shipped to Nova 
Factor, FOB Origin. Genentech shall ship Nutropin AQ to Nova Factor in 
temperature-controlled, validated, insulated shipping containers. Genentech 
HGH shall be delivered to Nova Factor via second day air freight with 
shipping costs prepaid by Genentech. Shipping charges for overnight delivery 
requested by Nova Factor for Genentech HGH in excess of the standard shipping 
method chosen by Genentech, shall be borne by Nova Factor. Genentech HGH 
purchased by Nova Factor shall be returned for credit only upon prior 
authorization by Genentech. The Discount percentage applicable to such credit 
will be the Discount in effect upon the date the returned Genentech HGH is 
received by Genentech.

2.5  Payment to Genentech.  Nova Factor shall pay Genentech in full, 
including payment of applicable taxes, for Genentech HGH furnished to Nova 
Factor within * (*) days from the date of the invoice from Genentech 
for the Genentech HGH supplied to Nova Factor (the "Due Date"). All payments 
will be made by check or wire transfer to Genentech's designated bank account 
on or before the morning of the Due Date, and supporting documentation on the 
payment will be provided separately to Genentech. Genentech's designated 
account is as follows, subject to change by notice from Genentech:

If by wire transfer:

     Bank:                             Mellon Bank
                                       Pittsburgh, PA

     ABA Number:                       0430-00261

     Account Name:                     Genentech, Inc.

     Account Number:                   005-9230


* Omitted information is the subject of a request for confidential treatment 
  pursuant to Rule 406 under the Securities Act of 1933 and has been filed 
  separately with the Securities Exchange Commission.



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If by check:

     Bank:                             Mellon Bank
                                       Pittsburgh, PA

     Mail to:                          Genentech, Inc.
                                       P.O. Box 360527
                                       Pittsburgh, PA 15251-6527

2.6  Product Availability: Responsibility for Expired, Damaged or Defective 
Product.  Genentech shall maintain a sufficient inventory of Genentech HGH 
available to Nova Factor pharmacies to assure delivery thereof to a 
requesting Nova Factor pharmacy by courier or mail within two (2) business 
days of acceptance of a telephonic or written purchase order. In accordance 
with Genentech's stated return of goods policy in effect at the relevant 
times, Genentech shall reimburse or credit Nova Factor for any unused 
Genentech HGH that is expired or defective or that is damaged prior to or 
during shipment by Genentech to a Nova Factor pharmacy, if it is returned to 
Genentech by Nova Factor. In the event of a product recall, Genentech shall 
reimburse or credit Nova Factor or any unused Genentech HGH returned to 
Genentech as a result of said recall, for the reasonable shipping costs and, 
upon mutual agreement, for the reasonable recall related administrative costs 
associated with said return.

2.7  Nova Factor Reports and Audits.

     (a) Nova Factor shall provide Genetech with a weekly and monthly report 
     as follows:

        (1) The Nova Factor weekly reports shall utilize the form attached as 
        Exhibit I, and shall cover all patients for whom Nova Factor has 
        received a prescription or purchase order for Genentech HGH in such 
        week, all patients who have experienced a Coverage Interruption and 
        an interruption in a patient's insurance or third party payer 
        coverage for Genentech HGH due to a loss of employment or other event 
        beyond the reasonable control of the patient or the patient's 
        guardian; provided, however, that said reports shall not include 
        patient names.

        (2) The Nova Factor monthly reports shall utilize the parameters and 
        information listed in Exhibit J attached hereto.

        (3) Reports will be centrally generated by Nova Factor and will 
        contain transaction data from each of its distribution centers.

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        (4) Reports will include any returns or negative transactions but 
        will not include inter-distribution center transfers.

        (5) Nova Factor will retain sales transaction data for a four-year 
        period.

        (6) The weekly sales reports shall be delivered to Genentech on the 
        second business day following the end of each week and the monthly 
        sales reports shall be sent to Genentech prior to the fifteenth 
        (15th) day following the close of a calendar month.

        (7) The weekly and monthly sales report shall be reported in: (1) 
        tape transfer using 8 mm. cassette tape or 9-track reel-to-reel tape 
        in ASCII format, via overnight service, (2) hard copy, mailed, or (3) 
        on-line modem transfer from Nova Factor to Genentech in ASCII format; 
        provided however, that electronic formats only (formats (1) an (3) 
        above) shall be provided commencing no later than January 1, 1997. 
        Nova Factor in consultation with Genentech, will provide the hardware 
        and software necessary to maintain and report the weekly and monthly 
        sales transaction data described above. Written sales transaction 
        reports shall be sent to:

            Genentech, Inc.
            Attn: Sales Administration
            460 Point San Bruno Blvd.
            South San Francisco, CA 94080.

        (8) Upon reasonable request by Genentech, Nova Factor agrees to 
        perform reconciliations of sales reports to verify or correct the 
        accuracy of the weekly and monthly reports.

        (9) Genentech, at its expense may have an independent certified 
        public account perform such audits as may be reasonably required on 
        Nova Factor's business records and activities to ensure compliance 
        with the terms of the Agreement. Genentech shall provide Nova Factor 
        with at least fifteen (15) business days advance notice of such 
        audits, and Nova Factor shall cooperate fully with the persons 
        conducting the audit, including full access to the necessary 
        facilities and records at all reasonable times, and copies, at 
        Genentech's expense, of all relevant records, provided; however, that 
        Genentech's audit right shall be limited to (i) bi-annual audits or 
        (ii) such other audits as Genentech may deem necessary, in its 
        reasonable judgment, to investigate quality assurance problems that 
        constitute material trends.

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        (10) Nova Factor shall maintain for a period of at least four (4) 
        years all weekly and monthly reports and all correspondence with 
        Genentech HGH patients and their physicians and third party payers, 
        including, without limitation copies of Statements of Medical 
        Necessity, Explanations of Benefit, financial assistance applications 
        and other Appeals correspondence. Nova Factor shall use its 
        commercially reasonable best efforts to remedy all discrepancies 
        identified by Genentech in its audits.

        (11) Genentech agrees to return computer tapes to Nova Factor within 
        sixty (60) days of Genentech's receipt thereof.

        (12) Nova Factor will furnish Genentech with un-audited quarterly 
        financial statements for Nova Factor and its Affiliates, within 
        forty-five (45) days of the end of the appropriate calendar quarter 
        and audited annual financial statements within ninety (90) days of 
        the end of the appropriate calendar year.

2.8  Nova Factor Services: Records; Handling; Control; Licensure.  Nova 
Factor shall:

     (a) in the event of a recall, supply Genentech with a complete record of 
         accountability within one (1) business day of receiving Genentech's 
         request for such record; and

     (b) store Genentech HGH at between 2deg. and 8deg. Celsius in a limited 
         access refrigeration unit which will be locked during non-working 
         hours and protected by a suitable alarm system, and dispense 
         Genentech HGH with due regard for the need to guard against 
         potential abuse or diversion; and

     (c) monitor refrigeration unit temperature by physically recording the 
         temperature, at a minimum, twice each day or by utilizing a constant 
         temperature recording device; and

     (d) maintain on a current basis all licenses and certifications as a 
         registered pharmacy as required by applicable federal, state or 
         local laws in all jurisdictions where Nova Factor delivers Genentech 
         HGH; and

     (e) maintain in each branch involved in the distribution of Genentech 
         HGH, a minimum Genentech HGH inventory level sufficient to meet two 
         (2) weeks anticipated demand for

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Section 3.  Distribution of Genentech HGH

3.1  Dispensing Obligation. Subject to Section 4.1 of this Agreement and to 
the extent in accordance with applicable laws and regulations, Nova Factor 
shall evaluate the reimbursement status of, and dispense Genentech HGH to, 
all patients with a prescription for Genentech HGH who are referred by any 
person or entity to Nova Factor. Within three (3) business days of Nova 
Factor's receipt of each prescription or other appropriate shipment request, 
Nova Factor shall dispense Genentech HGH to patients without regard to third 
party payer coverage of such patient's Genentech HGH; provided, however, that 
if the patient or physician specifically requests a delay in dispensing or if 
prior authorization is required for a Government Program patient, both as 
documented by written records of Nova Factor, said (3) day time frame 
shall not apply, and Nova Factor shall use its commercially reasonable best 
efforts to ship the requested Genentech HGH within thirty (30) days of such 
prescription or shipment request.

3.2  Exceptions. Notwithstanding Section 3.1 above, Nova Factor shall not be 
obligated to dispense Genentech HGH to patients:

     (a) having no insurance or other third party payer coverage (or coverage 
     equal to an amount less than * percent (*%) of Nova Factor's 
     acquisition cost for Genentech HGH for such patient) for Genentech HGH 
     after a duly diligent evaluation by Nova Factor of such patient's 
     eligibility for all reasonable payer sources, including, without 
     limitation, a Government Program, or

     (b) where the patient, physician or payer repeatedly and consistently 
     refuses to assist with the reimbursement process, to complete the 
     required documentation necessary to process the reimbursement request, 
     or to process a request for coverage, as demonstrated by: (i) a failure 
     to respond to at least three (3) consecutive Nova Factor contacts, at 
     least one (1) of which is a written contact and all of which are 
     documented in Nova Factor's written records; or (ii) a failure to 
     substantially comply with the material requirements of a contract 
     between the payer and the patient or physician; or (iii) a failure by 
     the patient to pay Nova Factor within a reasonable time frame. Nova 
     Factor agrees that it shall use its commercially reasonable best efforts 
     to remedy the refusal, including, without limitation, contacting and 
     cooperating with Genentech to resolve the issue with the patients, payer 
     or provider, and exhausting all legal options under the federal, state, 
     ERISA or other applicable reimbursement standards to resolve the 
     coverage or claim request; provided, however, that the number of 
     patients denied service by Nova Factor each calendar year under this 
     Section 3.2(b) shall not exceed two percent (2%) of the total number of 
     patients with prescriptions or


* Omitted information is the subject of a request for confidential treatment 
  pursuant to Rule 406 under the Securities Act of 1933 and has been filed 
  separately with the Securities Exchange Commission.




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     statements of medical necessity for Genentech HGH who are referred to, 
     or dispensed or serviced by, Nova Factor during such year. In the event 
     that such number of patients exceeds or threatens to exceed two percent 
     (2%) because of factors beyond the reasonable control of the Parties, 
     then the Parties shall meet to discuss methods to remedy such problems.

3.3  Notice to Genentech. Promptly (which means Nova Factor shall use its 
commercially reasonable best efforts to notify within three (3) business 
days) after Nova Factor learns that a patient either lacks or is not 
eligible for any third party payer coverage for Genentech HGH, or at least 
fifteen (15) business days prior to Nova Factor terminating or electing not 
to ship to a patient during Appeals or due to a refusal to cooperate or 
otherwise, Nova Factor shall notify Genentech of such patient and the reasons 
for such patient's non-eligibility or lack of coverage, or for Nova Factor's 
refusal to service, as the case may be, and Genentech may provide Genentech 
HGH to such patient through its Uninsured Patient's Program or in any other 
manner Genentech chooses.

3.4  Delivery Obligations. Nova Factor shall deliver Genentech HGH to the 
home of each patient or to such other delivery point as may be designated by 
the patient. Nova Factor may distribute Genentech HGH through its Affiliates 
and, with the prior written approval of Genentech, which approval may be 
withheld at Genentech's sole discretion, other third parties; provided, 
however, that Nova Factor hereby guarantees compliance by such Affiliates and 
third parties with the terms of this Agreement.

3.5  Appeals and Collections. Nova Factor shall use its commercially 
reasonable best efforts to obtain reimbursement from the patient and/or the 
third party payer or other payer, including in the event of a denial of 
insurance coverage, prosecuting all Appeals. Said Appeals shall include at 
least the following steps unless such step is not available: (a) obtaining a 
written denial of payment which sets forth the rationale for such denial; (b) 
sending a written appeal to the third party payer setting forth 
comprehensively the nature of the appeal and providing all relevant support 
for the appeal; and (c) sending a written appeal to the next higher level of 
appeal at that third party payer. As a general matter, Nova Factor will ship 
on first level Appeals, and on second level Appeals when the clinical 
information of the patient falls within reasonable medical review criteria 
for treating growth hormone inadequacy. Nova Factor is not required to ship 
on patients with pre-existing clauses, lack of coverage for injectables, or 
no Rx coverage.

3.6  Government Programs and UPP. For each patient who does not have third 
party payer coverage or for who insurance coverage is in doubt, Nova Factor 
will promptly and diligently assess that patient's eligibility for coverage 
of Genentech HGH under all appropriate Government Programs. Nova Factor shall 
use its best


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efforts to inform patients about meeting, and for patients with Government 
Program coverage, maintaining eligibility and coverage by Government 
Programs. If third party payer or Government Program coverage for Genentech 
HGH is not available, Nova Factor shall promptly contact such patient to 
determine the patient's ability to pay for the Genentech HGH with his or her 
individual funds. In the event that such patient is unable to pay for the 
Genentech HGH individually, Nova Factor shall promptly advise Genentech so 
that Genentech may consider the patient for Genentech's Uninsured Patients 
Program.

3.7  Patient Assistance Program. Nova Factor shall develop and administer a 
patient assistance program in accordance with applicable law and regulations 
to assist patients financially unable to afford Genentech HGH therapy; 
provided, however, that Nova Factor shall not have any obligation related to 
patients having no third party payer coverage for Genentech HGH therapy as 
described in Section 3.2(b), which patients may be eligible for Genentech's 
Uninsured Patients Program. Nova Factor shall develop its own financial 
criteria for patients and shall review each patient's financial status on a 
case-by-case basis, all in conformance with applicable laws, rules and 
regulations.

Section 4.  Distribution Relationship

4.1  Exclusivity. In consideration of the benefits provided to Nova Factor 
under this Agreement, Nova Factor agrees for itself not to sell and shall 
cause its Affiliates not to sell during the term of this Agreement without 
Genentech's prior written consent any product (other than Genentech HGH) 
containing human growth hormone or an analog of human growth hormone, or 
whose principal effect is that of human growth hormone, whether 
naturally-occurring or manufactured by any process. Notwithstanding the 
foregoing, Nova Factor shall have the right to distribute or sell any third 
party's human growth hormone product measured in 2x5 mg unit cartons (or 
their equivalent) (a "Third Party Unit") in a volume equal to * percent 
(*%) of the combined Nova Factor and Affiliate sales volume, in 10 mg 
equivalent units of Genentech HGH, for the preceding year. This sales volume 
shall be adjusted, in a manner mutually agreed to by Genentech and Nova 
Factor, to account for current and future Affiliate sales, in 10 mg 
equivalent units of Genentech HGH, for the preceding year, payer formulary 
restrictions, and sales of competitive product for indications for which 
Genentech HGH does not have FDA approval. Said amount may be revised upward 
or downward upon mutual agreement of Genentech and Nova Factor. At the end of 
each calendar quarter, Nova Factor shall provide a statement to Genentech 
setting forth the number of Third Party Units distributed by Nova Factor and 
its Affiliates, which amount shall be subject to audit by Genentech in 
accordance with Section 2.7(a)(9). In the event that in any year, based upon 
such quarterly reports, Nova Factor and its Affiliates distribute Third Party 
Units above the * percent (*%) limit described in


* Omitted information is the subject of a request for confidential treatment 
  pursuant to Rule 406 under the Securities Act of 1933 and has been filed 
  separately with the Securities Exchange Commission.


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the second sentence of this paragraph, Nova Factor shall pay to Genentech 85% 
of Nova Factor's average purchase price of Genentech HGH during that year for 
each Third Party Unit distributed by Nova Factor or its Affiliates during 
such year in excess of said amount. Nova Factor also agrees and shall cause 
its Affiliates not to distribute or sell Genentech HGH during the term of 
this Agreement outside of the United States or its territories or possessions 
without the prior written consent of Genentech, which consent shall be given 
or withheld in Genentech's sole discretion.

4.2  Substitution and Counter-Detailing of Human Growth Hormone Products. 
Except as may be required by applicable law, Nova Factor agrees that it shall 
not substitute, generically or therapeutically, any other human growth 
hormone product(s) for prescriptions written for Genentech HGH to patients 
covered under this Agreement, but specifically excluding patients who are 
covered under a Government Program. Nova Factor and its Affiliates shall not 
counter-detail Genentech HGH. Nova Factor and its Affiliates agree not to (1) 
promote against, counter-detail, or disparage the Genentech Single Point of 
Contact system to be administered by Genentech or its subcontractor for 
patients with prescriptions of Genentech HGH, (2) promote against, 
counter-detail, or disparage the Genentech Managed Distribution System 
operated by Healthcare Delivery Systems, Inc. and implemented by Genentech 
for the distribution of Genentech HGH through a network of pharmacies 
licensed to dispense Genentech HGH ("GMDS"), or (3) promote GMDS. Nova Factor 
may inform its customers of its status as an authorized dispensing pharmacy 
within GMDS; provided, however, that Nova Factor shall not so inform its 
customers in writing unless Genentech has previously approved, in writing, 
such written materials, which approval shall not be unreasonably withheld. 
Nova Factor and its Affiliates shall not convert or attempt to convert 
patients referred to Nova Factor as a GMDS provider to another delivery 
option. Nova Factor agrees that it shall make no representation, guarantee or 
warranty about Genentech HGH, whether in writing or orally, except as is 
contained in written materials delivered to Nova Factor by Genentech for use 
in promoting and selling Genentech HGH or as may otherwise be agreed to by 
Genentech in writing. Genentech shall have the right to approve Nova Factor 
promotional materials which contain pertinent facts relative to Genentech HGH 
and all such materials shall comply with applicable regulatory requirements 
and shall not contain misrepresentations, either about Genentech HGH or a 
competitive product, or disparage a competitive product.

Section 5.  Term; Termination

5.1  Term. The term of this Agreement shall commence as of the Effective Date 
and continue through December 31, 1999, unless extended by mutual agreement 
of the Parties for additional one-year periods.


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5.2  Termination Events. The foregoing notwithstanding, this Agreement may be 
terminated by a Party: (a) upon any material breach of this Agreement by the 
other Party which breach is not cured within sixty (60) days of notice by the 
non-breaching Party; or (b) immediately upon giving notice (i) upon the 
institution by or against the other Party of insolvency, receivership or 
bankruptcy proceedings or any other proceedings for the settlement of the 
other Party's debts, (ii) upon the other Party's making an assignment for the 
benefit of its creditors, or (iii) upon the other Party's dissolution. This 
Agreement may also be terminated upon mutual agreement of the Parties hereto.

5.3  Effect of Termination. Upon termination, if requested by Genentech, Nova 
Factor shall return all unused Genentech HGH to Genentech and shall be 
reimbursed by Genentech for the reasonable shipping expenses of the return 
and the purchase price of the Genentech HGH returned if the purchase price 
was previously paid by Nova Factor. If Genentech does not request such unused 
Genentech HGH to be returned, Nova Factor may sell such unused Genentech HGH 
to patients or return it to Genentech for credit. Nova Factor shall also 
return, if so requested by Genentech, all sales aids and other associated 
material supplied to Nova Factor by Genentech. Termination shall not relieve 
either Party of obligations incurred prior to termination, including Nova 
Factor's obligation to pay for Genentech HGH ordered by and delivered to it 
under this Agreement, provided that Genentech has not requested return of 
that Genentech HGH, and Genentech's obligations of reimbursements accrued as 
of the termination date under the programs described in Section 2 above, 
which obligations of reimbursement shall first be set off against obligations 
of Nova Factor to Genentech, and if any reimbursement credits remain after 
set-off after a reasonable period for reconciliation of all outstanding 
claims, shall be paid in cash. The provisions of Sections 6.6 and 6.14 shall 
survive any termination of this Agreement.

5.4  Change In Control. If Nova Factor or any of its Affiliates or all or 
substantially all of either of their assets are to be acquired by whatever 
means, including merger with or into, another entity, including an Affiliate 
(the "Acquiring Entity") Nova Factor shall so notify Genentech in writing at 
least ninety (90) days prior to the date of occurrence of such event, and 
Genentech shall have the right to terminate this Agreement at any time until 
ninety (90) days after Genentech's receipt of written notice from Nova 
Factor. In addition Genentech shall have the right to terminate this 
agreement if Nova Factor or its Affiliates acquires all or substantially all 
of the assets of an entity or a division of any entity which in either case 
sold Genentech HGH within one year preceding such purchase. Nova Factor shall 
notify Genentech in writing at least sixty (60) days prior to the occurrence 
of such event. If Genentech so


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terminates this Agreement, Nova Factor agrees for itself, its Affiliates and 
for any such entity that, without Genentech's prior written consent, neither 
it nor the Acquiring Entity nor any party affiliated with either of them 
shall sell to any patient receiving Genentech HGH at the time of said 
termination, for a period of two (2) years following the date of such 
acquisition, a human growth hormone product or a product which can be 
substituted for Genentech HGH using any of the assets or facilities or 
programs developed or used by Nova Factor under this Agreement.

Section 6.  Miscellaneous

6.1  Endowment. During the term of this Agreement, Genentech shall fund an 
independent, non-profit endowment to assist financially and medically needy 
patients, with prescriptions for Genentech HGH.

6.2  Relationship. Neither Party is in any way the legal representative or 
agent of the other, nor authorized or empowered to assume any obligation of 
any kind, implied or expressed, on behalf of the other Party, without the 
express written consent of the other.

6.3  Force Majeure. Nonperformance of either Party shall be excused to the 
extent that performance is rendered impossible by strike, fire, earthquake, 
flood, governmental acts or orders or restrictions, failure of suppliers, or 
any other reason where failure to perform is beyond the control and not 
caused by the negligence of the nonperforming Party.

6.4  Entire Agreement. This Agreement is the entire agreement between the 
Parties hereto, and supersedes any and all prior agreements between the 
Parties (other than the Release Agreement), whether oral or written, relating 
to the subject matter hereof. No amendments or modifications of the terms of 
the Agreement shall be binding on either Party unless reduced to writing and 
signed by both Parties.

6.5  Binding Effect. This Agreement shall be binding upon and inure to the 
benefit of the Parties hereto and their respective successors and assigns; 
provided, however, that this Agreement shall not be assignable by either 
Party without the other's written consent except to a wholly-owned subsidiary 
of such Party, the corporate parent of such Party, or a corporation 
controlled by the corporate parent of such Party.

6.6  Confidentiality. Nova Factor and Genentech shall take all reasonable 
steps and do all things reasonably necessary to ensure that any information 
relating to Genentech HGH, including the terms of this Agreement or to the 
business of the disclosing Party ("Confidential Information") acquired by 
virtue of the position of the receiving Party under this Agreement shall not 
be


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disclosed or made use of outside this Agreement; provided, however, that the 
foregoing shall not apply to information (a) which receiving Party can show 
was known to it prior to disclosure by the disclosing Party; (b) which is or 
becomes public knowledge through no fault of the receiving Party; (c) which 
is lawfully disclosed to the receiving Party by a third party; (d) which is 
required to be disclosed pursuant to court order; or (e) which in the written 
opinion of mutually acceptable legal counsel is required to be disclosed 
pursuant to federal or state law or regulation (including, without 
limitation, securities laws); provided that, in the case of (d) and (e) 
above, a reasonable opportunity is afforded the disclosing Party to challenge 
the requirement for such disclosure and/or request confidential treatment. 
This Section 6.6 shall survive any termination of this Agreement for a period 
of five (5) years from disclosure to the receiving Party.

6.7  Publicity. Nova Factor shall not originate any news release or public 
announcement, written or oral, to any person relating to this Agreement or to 
Genentech HGH except as previously agreed to by Genentech in writing and as 
in the written opinion of counsel to Nova Factor is required by law to be 
made. Except as required by law, Genentech shall seek approval from Nova 
Factor prior to utilizing Nova Factor's name in any written promotional 
material.

6.8  Waiver. Neither the waiver by either Party hereto of any breach of or 
default under any of the provisions of this Agreement, nor the failure of 
either Party to enforce any of the provisions of this Agreement or to 
exercise any right hereunder, shall be construed as a waiver of any 
subsequent breach or default, or as a waiver of any such rights or provisions 
hereunder.

6.9  Severability. If any part of this Agreement shall be invalid or 
unenforceable under applicable law, such part shall be ineffective to the 
extent of such invalidity or unenforceability only, without in any way 
affecting the remaining parts of this Agreement.

6.10 Governing Law. This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in 
accordance with the laws of the State of California. No provision of this 
Agreement shall be applied or construed in a manner inconsistent with 
applicable federal and state laws and regulations.

6.11 Enforceability. It is the explicit intention of the Parties hereto that 
no person or entity other than the Parties hereto, except governmental 
authorities to the extent required by law, is or shall be entitled to bring 
any action to enforce any provision of this Agreement against either of the 
Parties hereto.

6.12  Headings. The headings in this Agreement are intended


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solely for convenience of reference and shall be given no effect in the 
construction or interpretation of this Agreement.

6.13  Notices. Except as otherwise provided, all notices which may be 
required pursuant to this Agreement (a) shall be in writing, (b) shall be 
addressed, if to a Party, to the person and address set forth at the end of 
this Agreement (or to such other person or address as either Party may so 
designate from time to time), or addressed, if to a patient, to the patient's 
last known address, (c) shall be deemed to have been given three (3) business 
days from the date of postmark if sent by mail or on the date of delivery if 
transmitted by courier or telegram or on the date of transmission if sent by 
telex or telefacsimile, and (d) shall be mailed, postage prepaid, by 
first-class mail, registered mail, or certified mail, return receipt 
requested, or transmitted by courier for hand delivery, or by telegram, telex 
or telefacsimile.

6.14  Limitation on Liability. If either Genentech or Nova Factor terminates 
this Agreement in accordance with the provisions of Section 5 or if Genentech 
or any governmental agency effects the nationwide withdrawal of the sale of 
Genentech HGH for any reason, neither Party shall be liable to the other for 
any special, incidental or consequential damages caused directly or 
indirectly by such termination or withdrawal, whether arising under this 
Agreement or relating to any injury or damage to business, earnings, profits 
or goodwill suffered by that Party, including, without limitation any 
liability for compensation, reimbursement or damages on the account of the 
loss of prospective profits or anticipated sales or on account of 
expenditures, inventory, investments, leases or commitments in connection 
with the business or goodwill of either Party.

6.15  Affiliates. It is recognized and agreed that during the term of this 
Agreement, Nova Factor may distribute Genentech HGH to patients through its 
Affiliates and such distribution shall be construed as a distribution by Nova 
Factor and all provisions of this Agreement shall apply to such distribution 
and to the patients to whom Genentech HGH is distributed by Affiliates of 
Nova Factor.

6.16  Records. To the extent required by Section 1861 (v)(1)(I) of the Social 
Security Act, 42 U.S.C. Section 1395x(v)(1)(I), as amended, Genentech shall, 
upon proper written request, allow the United States Department of Health and 
Human Services, the Comptroller General of the United States and their duly 
authorized representatives, access to this Agreement and to books, documents 
and records necessary to verify the nature and extent of the costs incurred 
pursuant to this Agreement at any time during the term of this Agreement and 
for an additional period of four (4) years following the last date goods are 
furnished under this Agreement.

6.17  Compliance with Laws. Each Party shall be responsible for


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compliance with all state and federal laws, rules and regulations applicable 
to its performance hereunder, including, without limitation, those of the Food 
and Drug Administration and of Government Programs.

6.18  Government Reporting. All Parties acknowledge and agree that each is 
required to comply with all of their respective reporting obligations pursuant 
to Section 1128(b) of the Social Security Act and 42 C.F.R. Section 1001.952, 
including the accurate and complete reporting of the value of the Discounts.

     IN WITNESS WHEREOF, Genentech and Nova Factor have caused this Agreement 
to be executed by their duly authorized representatives effective as of the 
day and year first written above.

NOVA FACTOR, INC.                 GENENTECH, INC.

By: /s/ Randy Grow                By: /s/ Kim Popovits
    --------------------              --------------------------

Name: /s/ Randy Grow              Name: /s/ Kim Popovits
    --------------------              --------------------------

Title: President                  Title: Vice President, Sales
      ------------------                ------------------------

Address:                          Address:

1620 Century Center Parkway       460 Point San Bruno Boulevard
Suite 109                         So. San Francisco, CA 94080-4990
Memphis, TN 38134                 (415) 225-1000
(901) 385-3633

Notices to be Addressed to:       Notices to be Addressed to:
Chief Executive Officer           Vice President--
                                  Sales and Marketing

                                  With a copy to:
                                  Corporate Secretary


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                                   EXHIBIT A
                                   ---------

1. The contract term, Base Discount percentages and discounted prices per 
vial are shown below:




                                Base Discount               Genentech HGH
        Contract Year            Percentage              Price per 10mg vail
        -------------           -------------            -------------------
                                                    
    March 1, 1997 through            *%                          *
        June 30, 1997

    July 1, 1997 through             *%                          *
      December 31, 1997

   January 1, 1998 through           *%                          *
        June 30, 1998

    July 1, 1998 through             *%                          *
      December 31, 1998

   January 1, 1999 through           *%                          *
      December 31, 1999



2. Following are the NDC codes, published direct list prices, carton sizes 
offered and minimum order requirements for Genentech HGH:

    a. One 5 mg carton of Protropin (somatrem for injection) (NDC 
       50242-015-02) or Nutropin [somatropin (rDNA origin) for injection] 
       (NDC 50242-072-02) contains two (2) 5 mg vials of Genentech HGH and 
       one (1) vial containing 10 mL of diluent (benzyl alcohol preserved 
       Bacteriostatic Water for injection). The current published list price 
       per carton is $350.00 (or $175.00 per 5 mg vial).

    b. One 10 mg carton of Protropin (somatrem for injection) (NDC 
       50242-016-20) or Nutropin [somatrophin (rDNA origin) for injection] 
       (NDC 50242-018-20) contains two (2) 10 mg vials of Genentech HGH and 
       two (2) vials containing 10 mL of diluent (benzyl alcohol preserved 
       Bacteriostatic Water for injection). The current published list price 
       per carton is $700.00 (or $350.00 per 10 mg vial).

       The minimum order for all Protropin and Nutropin is one carton 
       containing two 5 mg or two 10 mg vials.

    c. Nutropin AQ (NDC 50242-0114-11) is supplied as 10 mg (approximately 
       30 IU) of sterile liquid somatropin per vial. Each carton contains 
       six single vial cartons containing one 2 mL vial of Nutropin AQ 
       [somatronpin (rDNA origin) injection] (5 mg/mL). The current published 
       list price per carton is $2,100 (or $350 per 10 mg vial). The minimum 
       order is one carton containing six 10 mg vial cartons of Nutropin AQ.

* Omitted information is the subject of a request for confidential treatment 
  pursuant to Rule 406 under the Securities Act of 1933 and has been filed 
  separately with the Securities Exchange Commission.







                        Nova Factor Criteria - Exhibit B

                                        *





* Omitted information is the subject of a request for confidential treatment 
  pursuant to Rule 406 under the Securities Act of 1933 and has been filed 
  separately with the Securities and Exchange Commission.



                                    Exhibit C



                                                   
PATIENT INFORMATION SHEET                                          DELIVERY/SHIPPING INSTRUCTIONS
                                                        -----------------------------------------------------
                                                        Ship/Deliver To:
                                                        -----------------------------------------------------

                                                        -----------------------------------------------------
( )      HTA
                                                        -----------------------------------------------------
( )      Business Class Major
                                                        -----------------------------------------------------
( )      Business Class Minor                           Phone:
                                                        -----------------------------------------------------
                                                        Date of Delivery:
                                                        Rx:
- ------------------------------------------------------- -----------------------------------------------------
                       PATIENT                          Therapy Type:
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Patient No.:                        Name:                              Phone:
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Address:                                    City:                      State:           Zip:
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
DOB:                       SSN:                                        Dx:
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Allergies:                          Height:          Weight:           Sex:             Marital Status:
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Emergency Contact/Next of Kind:                                        Phone:
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                 PHYSICIAN
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Name:                               Physician #:                       Phone:           Fax:
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Address:                                    City:                      State:           Zip:
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Nurse:                                                                 Phone:
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                  HOSPITAL
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Name:                               Hospital #:                        Phone:
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Referral Source:                                                       Phone:
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                 EMPLOYMENT
- ------------------------------------------------------- -----------------------------------------------------
Policy Holder:                                          Policy Holder:
- ------------------------------------------------------- -----------------------------------------------------
Patient ( )    Other ( )    Spouse ( )    Parent ( )    Patient ( )    Other ( )    Spouse ( )    Parent ( )
- ------------------------------------------------------- -----------------------------------------------------
Employer:                                               Employer:
- ------------------------------------------------------- -----------------------------------------------------
Address:                                                Address:
- ------------------------------------------------------- -----------------------------------------------------
City, State, Zip:                                       City, State, Zip:
- ------------------------------------------------------- -----------------------------------------------------
Phone #:                                                Phone #:
- ------------------------------------------------------- -----------------------------------------------------
Contact Person:                                         Contact Person:
- ------------------------------------------------------- -----------------------------------------------------
                  PRIMARY INSURANCE                                          SECONDARY
- ------------------------------------------------------- -----------------------------------------------------
Company Name:                                           Company Name:
- ------------------------------------------------------- -----------------------------------------------------
Address:                                                Address:
- ------------------------------------------------------- -----------------------------------------------------
City, State, Zip:                                       City, State, Zip:
- ------------------------------------------------------- -----------------------------------------------------
Phone & Contact:                                        Phone & Contact:
- ------------------------------------------------------- -----------------------------------------------------
Policy No:                                              Policy No:
- ------------------------------------------------------- -----------------------------------------------------
Group #:                                                Group #:
- ------------------------------------------------------- -----------------------------------------------------
Special Claim Form Required: ( ) YES   ( ) NO           Special Claim Form Required: ( ) YES   ( ) NO
- ------------------------------------------------------- -----------------------------------------------------
Effective Date:                     Pre-X               Effective Date:                     Pre-X
- ------------------------------------------------------- -----------------------------------------------------
Deductible:                         Met?                Deductible:                         Max?
- ------------------------------------------------------- -----------------------------------------------------
% Paid:           S/Loss:           OP:                 % Paid:           S/Loss:           OP:
- ------------------------------------------------------- -----------------------------------------------------
Max Ben: ( ) LTM  Amount Used:                          Max Ben:         ( ) LTM  Amount Used:
- ------------------------------------------------------- -----------------------------------------------------
                  ( ) Annual   Amount Used:                              ( ) Annual   Amount Used:
- ------------------------------------------------------- -----------------------------------------------------
Forms Req:      SMN            RX   INS/1500            Forms Req:       SMN          RX    INS/1500
- ------------------------------------------------------- -----------------------------------------------------
Self Insured:     ( ) YES           ( ) NO              Self Insured:    ( ) YES            ( ) NO
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                   NOTES
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

- ------------------------------------------------------- -----------------------------------------------------
Referral Received by:                                   Date/Time Taken:
- ------------------------------------------------------- -----------------------------------------------------






PATIENT INFORMATION SHEET

- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------
CONTRACT
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Contract Pricing:
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------

- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------

- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------

- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------

- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------

- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------

- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------

- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------

- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------
CASE MANAGEMENT
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Case Manager:                                  Title:
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Case Management Company:
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Street Address:
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------
City:                                   State:                    Zip Code:
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Phone:  (   )                                  Fax:  (   )
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------

- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------
BILLING INSTRUCTIONS
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------

- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------

- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------

- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------

- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------

- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------

- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------

- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------

- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------

- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------

- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------

- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------

- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------

- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------

- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------

- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------

- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------

- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------
SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------

- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------

- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------

- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------

- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------

- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------

- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------

- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------

- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------

- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------
PRE-AUTHORIZATION
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Is Pre-Authorization Required:      (  ) Yes         (  ) No
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------
By Whom?
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Pre-Authorization Number:
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Authorization/Pre-Cert Period:
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------



                                                                       Exhibit D

                                     * ITEMS

                                        *






                                     * ITEMS

                                        *



* Omitted information is the subject of a request for confidential treatment
  pursuant to Rule 406 under the Securities Act of 1933 and has been filed
  separately with the Securities and Exchange Commission.




                                                                       Exhibit E

                          STATE ANTI-KICKBACK STATUTES


1. Florida

2. Kentucky

3. Massachusetts

4. Michigan

5. Minnesota

6. Ohio

7. Rhode Island

8. South Carolina

9. Texas






                                                                       Exhibit F

                                        *








* Omitted information is the subject of a request for confidential treatment
  pursuant to Rule 406 under the Securities Act of 1933 and has been filed
  separately with the Securities and Exchange Commission.



                                                                       Exhibit G


PROTROPIN - * - Form #4

Month:
      ---------------------------------




- ------------------------------------- -------------- ---------------- ----------- ------------- -----------------------------------
                                                                                                    # of Cartons Shipped
            Patient                      Patient         Credit        Invoice #     Date of    -----------------------------------
        Identification                Date of Birth    Manager ID #                  Service    #1502 - 5 mg Ctn  #1520 - 10 mg Ctn
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                                                                                                ----------------- -----------------
                                                                                         Totals
                                                                                                ----------------  -----------------

                                                                                                ----------------  -----------------
                                                                                                      #7202             #7220



*Omitted information is the subject of a request for confidential treatment
pursuant to Rule 406 under the Securities Act of 1933 and has been filed
separately with the Securities and Exchange Commission.




                                                                       Exhibit G


NUTROPIN - * - F

Month:
      ----------------------------



- ------------------------------------- -------------- ---------------- ----------- ------------- -----------------------------------
                                                                                                    # of Cartons Shipped
              Patient                     Patient        Credit         Invoice #    Date of    -----------------------------------
          Identification              Date of Birth    Manager ID #                  Service    #1502 - 5 mg Ctn  #1520 - 10 mg Ctn
- ------------------------------------- -------------- ---------------- ----------- ------------- ----------------- -----------------
                                                                                               
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                                                                                                ----------------- -----------------
                                                                                         Totals
                                                                                                ----------------- -----------------

                                                                                                ----------------- -----------------
                                                                                                       #7202             #7220



* Omitted information is the subject of a request for confidential treatment
  pursuant to Rule 406 under the Securities Act of 1933 and has been filed
  separately with the Securities and Exchange Commission.




                                                                       Exhibit G


NUTROPIN AQ- *

Month:
      ---------------------------------




- ------------------------------------- -------------- ---------------- ----------- ------------- ---------------------
                                                                                                 # of Cartons Shipped
              Patient                    Patient          Credit       Invoice #     Date of      -------------------
          Identification               Date of Birth    Manager ID #                 Service       #11411 - 12ml Ctn
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                                                                                                ---------------------
                                                                                        Totals
                                                                                                ---------------------
                                                                                                      #11411



* Omitted information is the subject of a request for confidential treatment
  pursuant to Rule 406 under the Securities Act of 1933 and has been filed
  separately with the Securities and Exchange Commission.



                                                                       Exhibit H

                                                         *

Product:      /  / Protropin        /  / Nutropin             /  / Nutropin AQ


                                                     Date:                     
                                                          ---------------------
Patient Name:                                 Completed By:                    
             ---------------------------------             --------------------
Account Number:                               Telephone:                       
               -------------------------------          -----------------------

*

                  / X / *
                                                 Program



- ----------------------- --------------------- ----------------- ------------------- -------------------------
       Date of               Invoice #               *             # of Cartons          Product Number
       Shipment
- ----------------------- --------------------- ----------------- ------------------- -------------------------
                                                                       
- ----------------------- --------------------- ----------------- ------------------- -------------------------

- ----------------------- --------------------- ----------------- ------------------- -------------------------

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- ----------------------- --------------------- ----------------- ------------------- -------------------------

- ----------------------- --------------------- ----------------- ------------------- -------------------------

                                                                -------------------
                                              TOTAL:
                                                                -------------------



Explanation:
            -------------------------------------------------------------------

- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------

- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------

- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------

- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------

- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------

* Omitted information is the subject of a request for confidential treatment
  pursuant to Rule 406 under the Securities Act of 1933 and has been filed
  separately with the Securities and Exchange Commission.




                                    Exhibit I

                                        *















* Omitted information is the subject of a request for confidential treatment
  pursuant to Rule 406 under the Securities Act of 1933 and has been filed
  separately with the Securities and Exchange Commission.




                                    Exhibit J

                                        *
















* Omitted information is the subject of a request for confidential treatment
  pursuant to Rule 406 under the Securities Act of 1933 and has been filed
  separately with the Securities and Exchange Commission.