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January 2010
(NASDAQ: AUXL)
Exhibit 99.1


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Safe Harbor Statement
We will make various remarks during this presentation that constitute “forward-looking statements” for purposes of the safe harbor provisions under The Private
Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, including statements regarding the pricing, time to market, size of market, growth potential and therapeutic benefits of the
Company’s product candidates, including those for the treatment of Dupuytren’s contracture, Peyronie’s disease, and Frozen Shoulder syndrome; interpretation of
market research data; competition within certain markets relevant to the Company’s product candidates; interpretation of clinical results, including the efficacy and
tolerability of the Company’s product candidates; the timing of the commencement and completion of clinical trials and the timing of reporting of results therefrom; the
timing of any action by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration on the Biologics License Application for XIAFLEX™ (collagenase clostridium histolyticum– formerly
referred to as AA4500) for the treatment of Dupuytren’s contracture and the approval thereof; the timing of the launch of XIAFLEX for the treatment of Dupuytren’s
contracture in the U.S. and the design of the risk management plan; the timing of the initiation of phase III for XIAFLEX for the treatment of Peyronie’s disease; the
Company’s ability to manufacture XIAFLEX at the Company’s Horsham facility in sufficient quantities to meet several years of global launch expectations given
annual capacity at current yields; the approval of the Marketing Authorization Application for XIAFLEX for the treatment of Dupuytren’s contracture in the European
Union; competitive developments affecting the Company’s products and product candidates, including generic competition; the success of the Company’s
development activities; future Testim market share, prescriptions and sales growth and factors that may drive such growth; size and growth potential of the
testosterone replacement therapy market and the gel segment thereof and factors that may drive such growth; the protection for Testim afforded by U.S. Patent No.
7,320,968, and those issued on October 27, 2009 and their listing in the Orange Book, the value of extending patent protection for Testim through January 2025, the
value and likelihood that patents will be granted from the continuation and divisional applications filed by CPEX Pharmaceuticals, Inc.; the impact of the filing by
Upsher-Smith Laboratories, Inc. of an ANDA for a testosterone gel; the Company’s development and operational goals and strategic priorities for fiscal 2010; the
ability to fund future operations; and the Company’s expected financial performance during 2009 and financial milestones that it may achieve for 2009, including 2009
net revenues, research and development spending, selling, general and administrative expenses, stock-based compensation expenses, and net loss.  All remarks
other than statements of historical facts made during this presentation, including but not limited to, statements regarding future expectations, plans and prospects for
the Company, statements regarding forward-looking financial information and other statements containing the words “believe,” “may,” “could,” “will,” “estimate,”
“continue,” “anticipate,” “intend,” “should,” “plan,” “expect,” and similar expressions, as they relate to the Company, constitute forward-looking statements. Actual
results may differ materially from those reflected in these forward-looking statements due to various factors, including general financial, economic, regulatory and
political conditions affecting the biotechnology and pharmaceutical industries and those discussed in Auxilium's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended
December 31, 2008, in Auxilium’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the period ended June 30, 2009 and in Auxilium’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the period
ended September 30, 2009 under the heading "Risk Factors“, which are on file with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) and may be accessed
electronically by means of the SEC’s home page on the Internet at http://www.sec.gov or by means of the Company’s home page on the Internet at
http://www.auxilium.com under the heading “Investor Relations - SEC Filings.” There may be additional risks that the Company does not presently know or that the
Company currently believes are immaterial which could also cause actual results to differ from those contained in the forward-looking statements. Given these risks
and uncertainties, any or all of these forward-looking statements may prove to be incorrect. Therefore, you should not rely on any such factors or forward-looking
statements.
In addition, forward-looking statements provide the Company’s expectations, plans or forecasts of future events and views as of the date of this presentation. The
Company anticipates that subsequent events and developments will cause the Company’s assessments to change. However, while the Company may elect to
update these forward-looking statements at some point in the future, the Company specifically disclaims any obligation to do so. These forward-looking statements
should not be relied upon as representing the Company’s assessments as of any date subsequent to the date of this presentation. 


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Focused on Sustainable Long-term Growth
XIAFLEX New
Territories
XIAFLEX New Indications
XIAFLEX Peyronie’s
XIAFLEX Dupuytren’s
Testim


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Pipeline Continues to Advance
Note:  Seeking partners for Transmucosal film product candidates
PRODUCT
LATE RESEARCH      PRE-CLINICAL           PHASE I           PHASE II           PHASE III              MARKET  
TESTIM
®
GEL
XIAFLEX™
XIAFLEX™
XIAFLEX™
Transmucosal Film AA4010
Transmucosal Film
Transmucosal Film
Hypogonadism
Dupuytren’s Contracture
Peyronie’s Disease
Frozen Shoulder Syndrome
Overactive Bladder
Pain
Hormone & Urology


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XIAFLEX
XIAFLEX product and packaging have not been approved by the FDA


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XIAFLEX –
Unique, Late-Stage, Blockbuster
Opportunity
Potential to be the only effective non-surgical treatment for two high unmet
needs:
Dupuytren’s contracture
Peyronie’s disease
Well-characterized mode of action
State of the art biological manufacturing facility
Worldwide rights generate and support growth
Build company in North America
Partnered with Pfizer in EU for Dupuytren’s and Peyronie’s
Opportunity to add additional indications
Rights for other territories or indications could generate additional cash
We believe there are at least 450,000 potential patients annually in U.S. and
EU for Dupuytren’s & Peyronie’s indications or > $1 Billion opportunity,
based on market research and analysis


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Dupuytren’s Contracture is Debilitating for
Patients
Excessive collagen deposition in fascia of hand
Nodules represent early, active form
Cords develop over time, are palpable, and
result in contractures
Quality of life and daily activities can be
significantly affected
Surgery may be reserved for advanced disease
due to unpredictable results, complications, long
recovery and recurrence/additional surgeries


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Current Treatment Options Require Invasive
Surgery with Significant Recuperation or
Are Unapproved and Ineffective
Surgery
Non-surgical options
>
Splinting
>
Physical therapy
>
Corticosteroids
Needle
fasciotomy/
aponeurotomy
Amputation


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XIAFLEX Offers an Improved Mechanism of
Action
Clostridial collagenase is faster and more potent than human collagenase
Activity of XIAFLEX further enhanced by optimizing the ratio of collagenases
in the product


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CORD I -
Largest Double-blind, Placebo-
controlled Trial in Dupuytren’s Contracture
Primary endpoint is reduction in contracture to within
0
-
5  of normal
>
randomized in 2:1 ratio of active to placebo
>
enrolled a 2:1 ratio of MP:PIP
>
enrolled 1:1 ratio of less severe to more severe joints
Secondary endpoints to measure clinical improvement
and range of motion (ROM)
>
50%
improvement
in
contracture
>
mean change in primary joint degree of contracture
>
mean change in degrees of finger flexion minus extension (ROM)
Published
in
September
edition of The New England Journal of
Medicine
°
rd


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Results Are Comparable to Surgery at the Joint Level
Hurst et al. NEJM 2009
Collagenase
Placebo
MP Joints
(N=133)
PIP Joints
(N=70)
P
< 0.001
P
< 0.001
100%
90%
80%
70%
60%
50%
40%
30%
20%
10%
0%
100%
90%
80%
70%
60%
50%
40%
30%
20%
10%
0%
XIAFLEX
(N=203)
Placebo
(N=103)
P
< 0.001
MP = metacarpophalangeal
PIP = proximal interphalangeal
Placebo
(N=34)
Placebo
(N=69)


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Most treatment related adverse events were mild or
moderate in intensity and resolved without intervention
within a median of 9 days across studies
Severe Adverse Events possibly related to treatment were
limited in number (10 in total; 0.39% of >2600 injections)
4 SAEs were tendon and ligament damage
No deaths, clinically meaningful changes in grip strength,
arterial injuries or nerve injuries related to XIAFLEX reported
No clinically meaningful changes in laboratory values
No clinically meaningful systemic allergic reactions
XIAFLEX Was Well-Tolerated in Phase III Studies


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XIAFLEX  is a Potential, First-line Nonsurgical
Option for Patients with Dupuytren’s Contracture
Efficacy should compare favorably to surgery
Primary endpoint of   5°
for both MP and PIP joints reached with statistical
significance in multiple studies
Secondary endpoints support commercial uptake
Early intervention may be the best treatment approach
A significant number of patients with Dupuytren’s contractures should be
candidates for treatment with XIAFLEX
12 month estimated recurrence for 830 joints of 6.7% is comparable to
earlier single center study
Safety profile compares favorably to surgery
No systemic exposure and no systemic hypersensitivity reactions
No nerve injuries and no arterial injuries


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XIAFLEX Offers a Nonsurgical Treatment for
Dupuytren’s Contracture


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XIAFLEX I.P. Position for Dupuytren’s Contracture
U.S. Orphan Drug  granted on May 23, 1996 provides exclusivity for 7
years post-approval
Market Exclusivity expected in EU for 10 years post-approval
>
Data protection granted for 8 years
Method of Use Patent in U.S. through 2014
Use Patent in France, UK, Sweden through 2018
>
Pending in Germany and Denmark
Highly Purified Collagenase product and manufacturing
patent filed (if issued, expected expiry 2027)


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XIAFLEX Supply Chain
API produced in Horsham, PA
2°
-
8°C
storage
expected
at
launch
Annual capacity at current yield should be sufficient for several
years of global launch expectations
1 manufacturing train in use and validated; capacity
to expand for future demand
Fill and Lyophilization: Hollister-Stier; WA
FDA and EMEA-approved facility
Supplies U.S. and EU markets with injectable forms


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Dupuytren’s
Contracture
an
Unmet
Medical
Need
1
NEJM 2009     
Hueston 1963     
Skoog 1948      
4
Mikkelsen 1976   
5
Tubiana 2006
2
3
Disease
prevalence
is
estimated
at
3%-6%
of
adult
Caucasian
population,
or
13.5
to
27
Million,
in
U.S.
and
EU,
but
occurs
in
all
populations
Higher
prevalence
in
patients
of
northern-European
descent
Hereditary
component
in
approximately
40%
of
patients
On average, patients have 2.2 affected joints at the time of
diagnosis,
and
about
half
of
patients
have
bilateral
disease
Recurrence
rate
in
surgical
patients
4,5
>
30% during 1st and 2nd postoperative years
>
55% in 10 years
We believe Dupuytren’s contracture is under-diagnosed
and under-treated
1
1
2
3


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Extensive Market Research Performed
with Dupuytren’s Surgeons
Multiple prevalence data sets proved to be highly variable in numbers
of patients
Two rounds of quantitative primary research have been
commissioned by Auxilium on XIAFLEX for Dupuytren’s contracture
A combined 571 Orthopedic Surgeons have been interviewed
to estimate market size (401 in U.S.;  170 in Europe) and 391
have given feedback on potential usage of XIAFLEX (221 U.S.;
170 Europe)
Second study (n=444 total & 340 in depth) was designed to provide
95% confidence level and 7.5% margin of error


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Source: 2006 Auxilium research and analysis
Annually, >240,000 Dupuytren’s Candidates
Could Exist between U.S. & EU


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XIAFLEX Pricing Recommendations* Derived From
Detailed Assessment Of Key Stakeholder Drivers
DRIVERS:
Financial risk vs. return
On per hour basis, could
provide reimbursement on par
with  surgery
Shorter procedure to allow
larger volumes to be treated and
free up time for other
procedures
*XIAFLEX Price Will Be Announced Following Approval
DRIVERS:
Surgery cost vs.
value of XIAFLEX
DRIVERS:
Patients’
out
of
pocket
expense
Patient
Physician
Payer


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Sustainable Blockbuster Market for
Dupuytren’s Contracture Anticipated
High disease prevalence
Based on literature, ~ 13.5M to 27M patients in U.S. and EU, however
only
~1M
patients
annually
seeking
treatment
in
U.S.
and
EU
Sustainable patient pool
New patients within an ageing population
Average of 2.2 joints affected at time of diagnosis
~
50%
of
patients
have
bilateral
disease
Disease progression to additional joints
High recurrence rate for surgery
No nonsurgical competition
Market development represents upside


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1
Smith BH. Am J Clin Pathol. 1966;45:670-678.
2
Somers KD, Dawson DM. J Urol. 1997;157:311-315.
Peyronie’s Disease is a Devastating Disorder
Scarring phenomenon affecting the tunica
albuginea
1
Plaques
show
excessive
collagen
deposition
2
Potential Symptoms
>
Pain with erection, penile curvature/
deviation, penile shortening, indentations,
and/or erectile dysfunction
>
May experience difficulty with sexual
intercourse, loss of self-esteem,
and depression
There are no approved therapies for
the treatment of Peyronie’s disease


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Prevalence
of
Peyronie’s
disease
is
estimated
at
1
in
20
adult
men
1
>
Actual
prevalence
may
be
higher,
based
on
autopsies
2
Prevalence rate increases with age
>
The
average
age
of
disease
onset
is
53
years
3
High association with other diseases such as:
>
Diabetes, erectile dysfunction (ED), Dupuytren’s contracture, plantar
fascial
contracture,
tympanosclerosis,
gout,
and
Paget’s
disease
4
Surgery is the treatment of last resort and other medical therapies are
unproven
We believe Peyronie’s disease is under-diagnosed and under-treated
Peyronie’s
Disease
-
an
Unmet
Medical
Need
1
Schwarzer U, The prevalence of Peyronie’s disease: Results of a large survey. BJU Int 2001;88:727-30; Mulhall et al: J Urology   
    2004:171: 2350 - 2353; Rhoden et al: Int J. Impot Res 2001 :13 : 291 - 293; La Pera et al : EUR Urology  2001: 40 :525 - 530.
2
Smith BH. Am J Clin Pathol. 1966;45:670-678.
3
Lindsay MB, J Urol. 1991;146:1007-1009.
4
Nyberg L, J Urol.128: 48, 1982


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Peyronie’s Phase IIb Study Designed To Assess
The Safety And Efficacy With XIAFLEX
Study design:
XIAFLEX was administered two times a week every six weeks
for up to three treatment cycles (2 x 3)
145 patients at 12 U.S. sites
Patients must have been able to maintain a rigid
erection with a penile contracture between 30
and 90 degrees.
Patients required to have stable disease and be at least 6
months post-diagnosis
Stratification
occurs
by
the
degree
of
penile
curvature
(i.e.
30
to
60
versus
>
60
)
Effects of modeling vs. not modeling were evaluated
°
°
°


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Peyronie’s Phase IIb Trial Utilized a Novel
Patient Reported Outcome (PRO)
Study was designed to validate Auxilium’s proprietary Peyronie’s
Patient Reported Outcome (PRO) questionnaire.
PRO
measured
four
domains
of
patients’
sexual
quality
of
life,
over a 36 week period:
penile pain
Peyronie’s disease bother
intercourse discomfort
intercourse constraint
PRO likely to be used as a primary efficacy endpoint in Phase III
clinical trials.


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Promising Phase IIb Data in Peyronie’s Disease
Overall –
Significant XIAFLEX
effect
Reduction of penile curvature
Improvement in Peyronie’s
Disease Bother (PRO Domain)
XIAFLEX With Modeling
Significant effect in both penile
curvature and Peyronie’s
disease bother endpoints
XIAFLEX Without Modeling
Not significant -
Due to strong
placebo response
Safety profile consistent with
previous XIAFLEX studies
Well tolerated
Immunogenicity profile expected
Injection site bruising, edema,
pain –
most common
No drug related SAEs
No systemic immunologic events


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At 36 weeks, Mean Penile Curvature Improved
Significantly


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At 36 weeks, Overall Mean Score Change with
Peyronie’s Disease Bother Improved Significantly


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End of Phase II meeting with FDA expected in 2Q10
to discuss:
Validation of PRO
Phase III trial design
Anticipate commencing U.S. Phase III study in 2H10
Anticipated Next Steps for Peyronie’s disease


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Extensive Market Research Performed
with
Peyronie’s
Surgeons
Two rounds of quantitative primary research have been
commissioned by Auxilium on XIAFLEX for Peyronie’s
disease
A combined 575 Urologists have been interviewed to
estimate market size (415 in U.S.; 160 in Europe)
and 383 have given feedback on potential usage of
XIAFLEX (223 U.S.; 160 Europe)
Second study (n=472 total & 333 in depth) was designed to
provide 95% confidence level and  7.5% margin of error


Source: 2006 Auxilium research and analysis
Annually, >210,000 Peyronie’s Candidates
May Exist in U.S. and Europe
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XIAFLEX I.P. Position for Peyronie’s Disease
U.S. Orphan Drug granted on March 12, 1996 provides exclusivity for
7 years post-approval
Market Exclusivity in EU could be extended to 11 years on
approval of additional indication
Method of Use Patent in U.S. through 2019
Use Patent Granted in France, UK, and Ireland (expiry 2020)
>
Pending in Germany, Denmark, and Norway
Highly Purified Collagenase product and manufacturing patent filed
(if issued, expected expiry 2027)


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Strategic Partnership with Pfizer for XIAFLEX in
EU
Strong working relationship with goal to obtain EMEA approval
Auxilium is primarily responsible for the global development of XIAFLEX,
including all clinical & commercial manufacturing and supply.
Pfizer is primarily responsible for:
European territory regulatory activities for Dupuytren’s and Peyronie’s
All European territory commercialization activities for Dupuytren’s and Peyronie’s
All European territory phase IV clinical development for Dupuytren’s and Peyronie’s
Compelling economics for Auxilium:
Up-front payment of $75 million
$150 million tied to regulatory milestones
$260 million based on sales milestones
Significant increasing tiered royalties based on sales of XIAFLEX in Pfizer’s territories
First EU only partnership for Pfizer


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Testim
®
1% Testosterone Gel


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Testim
®
Maintains Double-Digit Growth in
Testosterone Replacement Therapy Market
*Mulligan T. et al. Int J. Clin Pract
2006
Proprietary, topical 1% testosterone gel
>
Once-a-day application
>
Favorable clinical and commercial profile
Recent study indicates 39% of U.S. males over
45 yrs are hypogonadal*
>
We estimate that <10% of affected population
receives treatment
We believe diagnosis is increasing through
education and awareness


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Patient Results Were Proven in Clinical Studies
Total Testosterone
2,000
3,000
4,000
5,000
6,000
Mean AUC
0-24
(ng*h/dL)
Testim
AndroGel
Free Testosterone
0
50
100
150
200
250
Mean AUC
0-24
(ng*h/dL)
Testim
AndroGel
16 clinical studies involving approx. 1,800 patients
>
largest placebo-controlled study ever conducted
Clinical
trial
of
Testim
®
vs.
AndroGel
®
>
Testim provides 30% higher testosterone absorption (p<0.001)
complete crossover study of 29 hypogonadal men.
b
Note:
Adjusted
geometric
means
(CV
%)
of
a
single-dose
(50
mg
testosterone),
randomized,


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Gels Continue to Drive Significant Growth in
TRT Marketplace
Source: IMS data
$35
$117
$200
$287
$340
$383
$449
$690
$563
$49
$59
$77
$118
$210
$302
$399
$459
$499
$568
$685
$819
0
100
200
300
400
500
600
700
800
900
1997
1998
1999
2000
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
2007
2008
Gel
Patch
Oral
Injectables
($ in millions)
Gel Segment Growth ($)
Nov. 2009 L12M: 
28.1%


Testim®
Quarterly Net Revenues and Scripts
($ in millions)
Continuing Track Record of Consistent
Revenue Growth
3Q09 Net
Testim
Revenues
Y/Y Growth:
+25.1%
3Q09 TRX
Y/Y Growth:
+17.3%
Source: Auxilium and IMS data
$42.8M
$68.9M
$95.7M
$125.2M
$113.3M
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Testim Patent Coverage
*Note: The referenced Testim patents are owned by CPEX Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
U.S.
U.S. Patent # 7,320,968* covering method of use claims for Testim issued
January 22, 2008; expires 2025
6 additional U.S. Patents (# 7,608,605 through 610*) covering method of use claims
for Testim issued October 27, 2009; expire 2023
Upsher-Smith Laboratories, Inc. filed an ANDA with paragraph IV certification
referring to the ’968 patent; AUXL filed lawsuit under Hatch-Waxman on
Dec. 4, 2008; 30 month stay intact
ROW
Patent issued in Canada; expires 2023
Patent issued in Europe; expires 2023
Patents granted and applications pending in numerous countries worldwide


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FDA Has Granted Our Citizen's Petition In
Part And Denied It In Part
Auxilium’s Citizen’s Petition was filed in February 2009 and FDA response was
received in August 2009.
FDA has agreed with some of the statements we made in our Citizen's Petition
regarding the testing required for generic versions of Testim and disagreed with
other statements.
Although
not
commenting
upon
any
filing
in
particular,
the
FDA
did
state
that
"The
practical effect of this determination is that any application for a testosterone gel
product that has different penetration enhancers than the reference listed drug
cannot be submitted as an ANDA and, instead, will have to be submitted as an
NDA
under
section
505(b)
of
the
Act.“
We will be interested to see what impact that has in the future.


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2009
Q3 ’09      9M ‘09
Guidance
Revenues
$42.1
$116.0
$155-165
R&D Expense
$12.8
$40.0
$45-50
SG&A Expense
$34.7
$90.5          $120-130
Net Loss
($14.9)
($41.6)         ($50-55)
Stock –
Based
Comp Expense
$4.1
$13.5
$16-19
Cash & Cash Equivalents
$192.3
Q3 ‘09 Financial Results and 2009
Guidance ($ Millions)
Currently, approximately 47.2 million shares issued & outstanding. Additional 5.5 million shares subject to issuance
from stock options & warrants


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Strategic Priorities in 2010
Execute a successful launch in the U.S. for XIAFLEX in
Dupuytren’s contracture approximately 60 days after approval;
Complete enrollment in the observational long term follow up study
of Dupuytren’s contracture patients;
Commence phase III for XIAFLEX in Peyronie’s disease;
Support Pfizer in obtaining approval and preparing for launch of
XIAFLEX in Europe for Dupuytren’s contracture;
Advance XIAFLEX new indication(s);
Drive Testim sales growth, and vigorously defend patents.


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Focused on Sustainable Long-term Growth
Testim
XIAFLEX Dupuytren’s
XIAFLEX Peyronie’s
XIAFLEX New Indications
XIAFLEX New Territories


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Auxilium Management Contact
James E. Fickenscher/CFO
Auxilium Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
(484) 321-5900
jfickenscher@auxilium.com
William Q. Sargent Jr./ VP IR
Auxilium Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
(484) 321-5900
wsargent@auxilium.com
January 2010
(NASDAQ: AUXL)