[1]	Certain amounts of inventories are in excess of one year's supply. There are no recoverability issues associated with these quantities.
[2]	The increase reflects the impact of foreign exchange as well as increases associated with the acquisition of King (see Note 3. Acquisition of King Pharmaceuticals, Inc. for additional detail) partially offset by reductions in the normal course of business.

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Carrying amount, net of reserves and adjustments, as of the balance sheet date of merchandise or goods which are partially completed. This inventory is generally comprised of raw materials, labor and factory overhead costs, which require further materials, labor and overhead to be converted into finished goods, and which generally require the use of estimates to determine percentage complete and pricing.

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