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Consolidated Statement of Stockholders' Equity (Parenthetical) - $ / shares | Sep. 30, 2015 | Sep. 30, 2014 | Sep. 30, 2013
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Common stock issued @ $4.49 |  |  |
Common stock issued, price per share |  |  | $ 4.49
Common stock issued @ $2.26 |  |  |
Common stock issued, price per share |  |  | 2.26
Common stock issued @ $2.12 |  |  |
Common stock issued, price per share |  |  | 2.12
Common stock issued @ $1.83 |  |  |
Common stock issued, price per share |  |  | 1.83
Preferred stock issued at $1,000 per share |  |  |
Common stock issued, price per share |  | $ 1,000 | $ 1,000
Common stock issued @ $5.86 |  |  |
Common stock issued, price per share |  | 5.86 |
Common stock issued @ $18.95 |  |  |
Common stock issued, price per share |  | $ 18.95 |
Novartis |  |  |
Common stock issued, price per share | $ 7.53 |  |

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