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RICK FERRIS:

With the onset of HIV, however, we at

Barrow Wilkem began a trial in which we

administered AZT to infected lab animals.

Initial findings suggested increased CD4

counts, restored T-cell immunity and also

evidence of inducing weight gain.

SEVARD:

Isn't it also true that it had some

concerning side effects in animal tests,

significantly decreasing the animals red

and white blood cells?

RICK FERRIS:

Yes, but its effect on the virus is

better than anything else that's been

tested.

EVE:

(looking into her file)

In 64, when AZT was developed for cancer

treatment, it was shelved due to lack of

anti cancer efficacy and toxicity.

Dallas Buyers Club / Green Revision / Dec 2, 2012 / P. 8

RICK FERRIS:

We believe those problems were dosage

based.

EVE:

So you're conducting another animal

study?

RICK FERRIS:

Actually the FDA has given us permission

to go straight to human trials which is

what brings me here today. We're

conducting a double-blind, placebo-

controlled randomized trial throughout

the United States. Dallas Mercy is one

of the proposed sites.

EVE:

How long do you see the study going on?

RICK FERRIS:

We're hoping to fast track it within a

year? During which time the hospital and

its administering physicians will be very

well compensated for their efforts.

Eve notices as Sevard trades looks with Board Member #1.

RICK FERRIS:

Sadly, the AIDS crisis will only get

worse before it gets better. And I

know I speak for everyone at Barrow

Wilkem when I say getting this drug to

market is our number one priority. This

is a unique opportunity. A chance to be

on the forefront in finding a cure.

Eve looks at Ferris and smiles.

12 INT. DALLAS MERCY HOSPITAL - HALLWAY - DAY 12

Dr. Sevard walks down the hallway with Eve.

EVE:

Does it not drive you just a little bit

crazy when these guys stand up there

talking about curing the sick while

they're flashing gold Rolexes? What do

they know about sick patients?

DR. SEVARD

They're pharma reps, not doctors. And

like it or not, this is a business.

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DR. SEVARD

How the hell did they get permission to

go to human trials?

DR. SEVARD

People are desperate. People are dying.

There is nothing else out there.

And with that, a NURSE approaches them with a file, surgical

mask and latex gloves.

Dallas Buyers Club / Green Revision / Dec 2, 2012 / P. 9

13 INT. DALLAS MERCY HOSPITAL - ROOM - DAY 13

Ron, head and eyes bandaged, lays on a bed. After a few

beats, he peels off the eye bandages, gets up. He opens a

cabinet, then a drawer. Finds a bag of sucking CANDY, pops a

piece in his mouth, puts some in his pocket. He sees his

jacket on the back of the door, searches his pockets for a

cigarette. He's about to light one when Dr. Sevard enters

with Eve Sakes. Both wear surgical masks and latex gloves.

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