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SAN FRANCISCO, September, 2008

Bilcare GCS Expands Global Distribution and Warehousing Network

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Furthering its commitment to satisfying a worldwide customer base, Bilcare Global Clinical Supplies, a leading single-source provider of clinical trial supplies and services, has substantially expanded its global distribution and warehousing capabilities for clinical trial supplies.

"BilcarBilcare GCS has formalized its working relationship by signing a service agreement with World Courier to utilize depots in Argentina, Brazil, Columbia, Chile, Mexico, Peru, and Russia. The new locations supplement Bilcare's existing network with locations in India, Wales and the United States. Additional global depot locations are planned in the near future.

"Clinical trials are increasing globally; Bilcare, as a full-service partner to the pharmaceutical industry, is ensuring that we have resources available to clients before they need them," said Vito Mangiardi, chief executive officer of Bilcare GCS. "We are able to seamlessly execute international transactions, including customs and door-to-door delivery, all on a local level. This means clear communication, so there are no delays for sponsors, physicians or patients."

The World Courier depot sites offer a full range of services, just as Bilcare has at its other global depots. Bilcare will be able to receive, control, verify and store client materials in temperature-controlled facilities providing specialty storage conditions, pick-and-pack handling, and certified delivery to client-designated locations.

About World Courier

Incorporated in 1969 and headquartered in Stamford, Connecticut (USA) World Courier is the largest and most experienced specialty courier service with a network of over 140 company-owned ISO 9001-certified offices operating in 50 countries worldwide. World Courier has set the benchmark for worldwide time-sensitive transportation and is the acknowledged leader in delivering customized solutions, cold chain and value-added services to the bio-pharmaceutical research and development community. Through its company-owned offices and agents,
World Courier provides door-to-door, customs-cleared service to more than 220 countries
and territories.

About Bilcare Global Clinical Supplies

Bilcare Global Clinical Supplies serves the Americas, Europe, and Asia with clinical trial materials support, services, and complete project management. Its services for solid, semi-solid, liquid, DEA (CI-V) and biotech clinical trial materials (CTM) satisfy a broad range of requirements; from pre-formulation research and development, manufacturing, analytical services and clinical supplies packaging and labeling, to IVRS, QP services, controlled temperature (cold chain) CTM storage, distribution worldwide, and returns and destructions accountability.

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Media Contacts:

Deborah Buscarino
Director, Marketing & Communications
Phone: 610-422-3204
Email: Deborah.Buscarino@bilcare.com

Megan Maguire Kelly
Schubert Communications Inc.
Phone: 610-269-2100 x225
Email: mkelly@schubert.com