3M Drug Delivery Systems Affirms Commitment to Serving Pharmaceutical and Biotech Companies

3M Drug Delivery Systems Affirms Commitment to Serving
Pharmaceutical and Biotech Companies

ST. PAUL, Minn.-January XX, 2007-3M Drug Delivery Systems Division today affirmed its commitment as a source of supply and provider of manufacturing services to pharmaceutical and biotech companies around the world.

"Our business model is focused on partnering with pharmaceutical and biotech companies to develop and manufacture innovative drug delivery systems and components for their programs," said James Vaughan, general manager, 3M Drug Delivery Systems.

3M's Drug Delivery Systems Division will be a source of supply to Graceway Pharmaceuticals LLC, Meda AB, and iNova Pharmaceuticals, all of which recently acquired 3M's Pharmaceuticals Division in the Americas, Europe, and Asia Pacific regions respectively.

3M's innovative inhalation and transdermal drug delivery business, along with the company's global regulatory expertise, product development services, commercial manufacturing capabilities and innovative track-record, offer pharmaceutical and biotech companies the resources needed to be successful in today's very competitive marketplace.

For more information about 3M Drug Delivery Systems and its services, contact 1-800-643-8086 or visit www.3m.com/dds.

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