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Significant Accounting Policies (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2012

Accounting Policies [Abstract]

Schedule of intangible assets, useful lives

Amortization expense is recognized on a straight-line basis over the following periods:

Product rights		15 years
License rights		Term of license agreement
Patents		Life of patent

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