X0202 4 2004-06-03 0 0001274913 INHIBITEX INC INHX 0001283390 EPLETT J DOUGLAS J 1165 SANCTUARY PARKWAY SUITE 400 ALPHARETTA GA 30004 1 0 0 0 Common Stock 2004-06-03 4 P 0 200000.0000 7.0000 A 200000.0000 I See footnote. The securities are owned directly by Essex Woodlands Health Ventures V, L.P. (the "Fund"), of which the Reporting Person is a general partner. In such capacity, the Reporting Person may be deemed to share voting and investment power with respect to the shares owned by the Fund. The Reporting Person disclaims beneficial ownership of the shares held by the Fund, except to the extent of his pecuniary interest therein. /s/ Melissa P. Coyne attorney-in-fact for James Douglas Eplett, Jr. 2004-06-03