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FILER:

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		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			LA JOLLA PHARMACEUTICAL CO
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		STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION:	BIOLOGICAL PRODUCTS (NO DIAGNOSTIC SUBSTANCES) [2836]
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		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			CA
		FISCAL YEAR END:			1231

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