Gilead Sciences, Inc.: European Commission Grants Conditional Marketing Authorization to Cayston(R) (Aztreonam Lysine) for the Treatment of Chronic Pulmonary Infections Due to Pseudomonas Aeruginosa in Patients with Cystic Fibrosis

FOSTER CITY, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Gilead Sciences, Inc. (Nasdaq:GILD) announced today that the European Commission has granted conditional marketing authorization for Cayston® 75 mg powder and solvent for nebuliser solution (aztreonam lysine) for the suppressive therapy of chronic pulmonary infections due to Pseudomonas aeruginosa (P. aeruginosa) in patients with cystic fibrosis (CF) aged 18 years and older. Cayston will be made available in certain countries of the European Union, subject to the requirements of national authorities, beginning in early 2010.

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