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                                  UNITED STATES
                       SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
                             Washington, D.C. 20549

                                   FORM 10-K/A
                                (AMENDMENT NO. 2)

[X]                   ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13
                 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

                   For the fiscal year ended December 31, 1996

                                       OR

[ ]                 TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13
                 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

             For the transition period from __________ to __________

                           Commission File NO. 0-15242

                          DURAMED PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.

Incorporated Under the                                    IRS Employer I.D.
  Laws of the State                                        No. 11-2590026
    of Delaware

                              7155 East Kemper Road
                             Cincinnati, Ohio 45249
                                 (513) 731-9900

Securities Registered Pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
                                      None
Securities Registered Pursuant to Section 12(g) of the Act:
Common Stock, $.01 par value;  Preferred Stock Purchase Rights

Indicate by checkmark whether the registrant (1) has filed reports required to
be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during
the preceding 12 months, and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements
for the past 90 days. Yes X   No
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Indicate by checkmark if disclosure of delinquent filers pursuant to Item 405 of
Regulation S-K (229.405 of this chapter) is not contained herein, and will not
be contained, to the best of registrant's knowledge, in definitive proxy or
information statements incorporated by reference in Part III of this Form 10-K
or any amendment to this Form 10-K. [ X ]

The aggregate market value of the Common Stock of the registrant held by
non-affiliates of the registrant was approximately $126,017,949 as of April 23,
1997. As of April 23, 1997, 14,768,693 shares of Common Stock with a par value
of $.01 per share were outstanding.

                       Documents Incorporated by Reference

Not applicable.

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                                     PART I

ITEM 1.     BUSINESS.
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GENERAL

Duramed Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (the "Company" or "Duramed") currently
manufactures and sells a line of prescription generic drug products in tablet,
capsule and liquid forms to customers throughout the United States. Products
sold by the Company include those of its own manufacture and those which it
markets under certain arrangements with other drug manufacturers. The Company
sells its products to drug wholesalers, private label distributors, drug store
chains, health maintenance organizations, hospitals, nursing homes, retiree
organizations, mail order distributors, other drug manufacturers, mass
merchandisers and governmental agencies.

The Company is committed to executing an aggressive product development program
designed to generate a stream of new product offerings. The Company's strategy
has been to focus its product development activities primarily on prescription
drugs with attractive market opportunities and potentially limited competition
due to technological barriers of entry, including generic hormone replacement
therapy ("HRT") product opportunities. Through the Company's Hallmark division,
the Company's product development pursuits have expanded to include controlled
and sustained release products. The Company typically seeks to develop products
that either (i) are soon to be off patent, (ii) have not yet been developed
generically even though patents have expired (usually because of technological
barriers), or (iii) are logical extensions of the Company's existing product
line due to their marketing or production characteristics.

Generic drugs are the chemical and therapeutic equivalents of brand name drugs
which have gained market acceptance while under patent protection. In general,
prescription generic drug products are required to meet the same governmental
standards as brand name pharmaceutical products and must receive Food and Drug
Administration ("FDA") approval prior to manufacture and sale. Generic drug
products are marketed after expiration of patents held by the innovator company,
generally on the basis of FDA approved Abbreviated New Drug Applications
("ANDAs") submitted by the generic manufacturers. Generic drug products
typically sell at prices substantially below those of the equivalent brand name
products. The increasing emphasis on controlling health care costs, the growth
of managed care organizations and the significant number of drugs for which
patents will expire in the next few years are expected to create an opportunity
for continued growth in the generic drug market.

CONJUGATED ESTROGENS PRODUCT STATUS

The Company has invested a substantial amount of resources pursuing the
development, approval, and launch of a generic conjugated estrogens product. The
Company's financial condition and results of operations have been substantially
impacted by this pursuit.

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Therefore, management believes a review of the chronology of key events related
to this matter provides an important perspective.

FDA approval is required for Duramed to market conjugated estrogens in the
United States. On September 27, 1994, the Company filed with the FDA an ANDA for
the .625 mg strength of generic conjugated estrogens. Subsequently, the Company
filed amendments covering the other dosage strengths of generic conjugated
estrogens. These products are formulated and designed to meet the conjugated
estrogens product composition standards and bioequivalency guidance established
by the FDA in 1991 and U. S. Pharmacopeia (USP) composition standards.

Beginning in 1991, Wyeth-Ayerst, a Division of American Home Products
("Wyeth-Ayerst"), the manufacturer of the brand name product Premarin(R) made
several submissions to the FDA requesting changes in the USP conjugated
estrogens product composition standards and bioequivalency guidance. Among other
things, Wyeth-Ayerst requested that the FDA change the product composition
standards for conjugated estrogens by requiring the generic version to include a
specific equine estrogenic substance, delta8,9 dehydroestrone sulfate (delta8,9
DHES). In response to each submission, the FDA determined that the information
submitted by Wyeth-Ayerst was insufficient to justify changes in the standards
or guidance. In so responding, the FDA let stand the 1991 product composition
standards, which established delta8,9 DHES as an impurity and not a necessary
ingredient in conjugated estrogens.

On November 30, 1994, Wyeth-Ayerst filed a Citizen Petition with the FDA which
reiterated some of its earlier arguments and again requested that the FDA
require the inclusion of delta8,9 DHES in generic conjugated estrogens. On July
27-28, 1995, the FDA's Fertility and Maternal Health Drugs and Generic Drugs
Advisory Committees met to address this issue. The outcome of this meeting was a
unanimous vote by the advisory committees that there is insufficient data to
assess whether any individual component (including delta8,9 DHES) or combination
of components other than estrone sulfate and equilin sulfate need be present to
achieve clinical safety and efficacy in conjugated estrogens.

On October 6, 1995 the Company filed with the FDA an extensive response to the
Citizen Petition filed by Wyeth-Ayerst. Duramed's filing included scientific and
medical data, as well as the opinions of renowned experts, who all conclude,
consistent with the FDA's 1991 guidance, that delta8,9 DHES has no impact on the
safety or efficacy of conjugated estrogens and should not be a required
component in generic pharmaceutical equivalent dosages to Premarin(R).

Throughout 1996 the Company closely monitored the status of its conjugated
estrogens application, and based on discussions with the FDA, believed that
approval of its application would be granted by the end of the third quarter of
1996. However, in October 1996, a decision on the Company's conjugated estrogens
application would be delayed as a result of FDA's decision to publish a notice
for public comment.

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On November 7, 1996 the FDA made available for public comment a report prepared
by the FDA entitled "Preliminary Analysis of Scientific Data on the Composition
of Conjugated Estrogens" ("Preliminary Analysis") as well as documents submitted
by Wyeth-Ayerst which were included in the FDA's analysis. The deadline for
comments on the FDA analysis was December 9, 1996.

Referenced in this Preliminary Analysis was a report by FDA's Office of Clinical
Pharmacology and Biopharmaceutics (OCPB) which summarized their analysis of
clinical data submitted by Wyeth-Ayerst. OCPB, after analyzing this data in the
most favorable light, stated that "NONE OF THE PHARMACOKINETIC DATA PRESENTED BY
THE FIRM (WYETH-AYERST) CAN BE INTERPRETED AS DEMONSTRATING THAT
DELTA8,9-DEHYDROESTRONE OR ITS METABOLITE 17(BETA)-DELTA8,9-DEHYDROESTRONE IS
ESSENTIAL TO THE ESTROGENIC ACTIVITY OF PREMARIN(R)."

In the Preliminary Analysis, the FDA spelled out the scientific/clinical basis
for estrone sulfate and equilin sulfate as being the active ingredients in
Conjugated Estrogens. The Analysis stated that if a drug contains more than one
active drug ingredient, then CLINICAL TRIALS are necessary if it is to be shown
that the combination is superior to each of its components alone.

The FDA Preliminary Analysis covered all the scientific data submitted to the
agency to date, and included the following extracted conclusions:

     -   No comparative clinical trials have been performed to ascertain the
         contribution of individual components to Premarin(R)'s overall effect.

     -   It is difficult to draw firm conclusions about the contribution of
         Premarin(R) components to clinical effects based solely on in vitro
         data.

     -   Drawing definitive conclusions about clinical effects of Premarin(R)
         based on animal data is currently not possible.

     -   The clinical studies submitted to evaluate delta8,9-dehydroestrone were
         unblinded, small and do not provide definitive results.

     -   No studies have evaluated the contributions of individual Premarin(R)
         components to the long-term safety profile of Premarin(R). The
         available epidemiologic evidence does not definitively establish safety
         differences.

As previously noted, Duramed completed its development of conjugated estrogens
in accordance with FDA published guidance established in 1991 and official USP
compositional standards which not only do not require the presence of
delta8,9-dehydroestrone, but classify it as an impurity subject to maximum
tolerance limits. During FDA's Joint Advisory Committee meeting in July 1995,
the FDA's position was that compelling data would be required to make any
changes in the guidance. The Company believes that Wyeth-Ayerst has never met
this standard, and is in agreement with the conclusions set forth in the FDA
Preliminary Analysis of scientific/clinical data.

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In December 1996, in response to the FDA's request for comment, Duramed
submitted additional scientific data and comments to support the FDA's
conclusion in the 1991 guidance that delta8,9-dehydroestrone is nothing more
than a non-essential impurity and is not required to be present in a generic
conjugated estrogens product.

On March 19, 1997, the Senate Labor and Human Resource Committee held a hearing
on proposals to review and restructure the operations of the FDA. Dr. Michael
Friedman, Lead Deputy Commissioner and Deputy Commissioner for Operations,
presented the FDA testimony; he was joined at the witness table by FDA's Center
Directors. During the testimony, Dr. Janet Woodcock, Director of Drug Evaluation
and Research at the FDA, stated that a scientific conclusion had been made on
generic conjugated estrogens, but provided neither details about the decision
nor a specific time frame for announcing it. Dr. Woodcock further stated that
the conclusion needed to be articulated into a series of regulatory actions and
indicated that this would happen as expeditiously as possible.

   
On May 5, 1997, the Company was notified by the FDA that, at this time, it would
not approve a generic conjugated estrogens product based upon the guidance
established by the FDA in 1991 and current official USP compositional standards.
    

   
The Company has filed an administration appeal of the FDAs decision, but is not
able to predict the outcome of this action. The Company believes it has various
options with respect to its conjugated estrogens product including instituting
certain studies encouraged by the FDA, seeking a new drug approval for the
product and seeking approval for the product in markets outside the United
States. In view of the FDA's decision, however, the Company has determined that
it was prudent to write off the conjugated estrogens inventory; accordingly, a
charge in the amount of $3,465,000 was recorded for the first quarter of 1997
and is reflected in product development expenses for the quarter. The product
currently meets the required stability criteria and will be retained until such
time as it no longer passes those tests. In the event the Company is ultimately
successful in obtaining approval for the product, some or all of the inventory
write-off may be recovered.

The Company filed a Citizen Petition with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration
on July 30, 1997, asking that Premarin(R) brand of conjugated estrogens
tablets be declared deficient in its labeling in that it fails to identify its
active ingredients. The petition requests that the FDA require the manufacturer
of Premarin(R), Wyeth Ayerst Laboratories, to amend the labeling to comply with
the federal requirements and to withhold approval of any new drug applications
for new dosage strengths, new indications for Premarin(R), and any drug
combinations that include Premarin(R), until the drug is adequately
characterized and its active ingredients definitively identified.

On August 4, 1997, the Company filed an Investigational New Drug ("IND")
application for the initiation of a clinical program to evaluate synthetic
conjugated estrogens in the treatment of postmenopausal symptons. The
satisfactory completion of this clinical research effort will provide the
efficacy information which will constitute the basis for filing of a New Drug
Application ("NDA") for the Company's product scheduled for the first quarter
of 1998.
    

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STRATEGIC ALLIANCES

   
The Company's business strategy includes enhancing its market position and
research and development efforts by entering into strategic alliance agreements.
The Company has an agreement with Schein Pharmaceutical, Inc. ("Schein") with
respect to the development, manufacture and marketing of its generic conjugated
estrogens products. Under the terms of the agreement, Schein provides project
funding and technical assistance while Duramed is responsible for product
development and manufacturing; both firms will participate in the marketing and
distribution of the products if FDA approval of an ANDA is obtained. The
Company and Schein are in disagreement with respect to the applicability of
this agreement to the NDA which will be sought for the Company's conjugated
estrogens product. On August 7, 1997, the Company filed a complaint for
Declaratory Judgment with the Court of Common Pleas, Hamilton County, Ohio
seeking declaration that the agreement only applies to a product approved and
marketed on the basis of an ANDA.

In June 1994 the Company entered into marketing, distribution and related
agreements with Ortho-McNeil Pharmaceutical Corporation ("Ortho-McNeil"). Under
the terms of the agreements with Ortho-McNeil, Duramed has non-exclusive
distribution rights to the Ortho-McNeil products Acetaminophen with Codeine,
Tolmetin Sodium DS, Oxycodone with Acetaminophen and Estropipate. The
distribution agreement for each of these products specifies a term of ten years,
subject to reduction to three years (if not extended) from the date of first
sale if Duramed's conjugated estrogens product is not approved by the FDA by
June 30, 1996. Such approval was not received by June 30, 1996. Duramed
commenced marketing Estropipate during the fourth quarter of 1993 and the other
Ortho-McNeil products during the fourth quarter of 1994. Duramed is discussing
an extension of these rights with Ortho-McNeil and based on discussions to date
believes that the distribution rights to these products will be extended. Loss
of these distribution rights would likely have a material adverse effect upon
the Company's results of operations. In addition to the distribution rights for
the products, Ortho-McNeil provided $2 million in cash, to defray a portion of
the costs associated with the pursuit of approval and commercial launch of
conjugated estrogens incurred during 1995 and 1996, and other financial
assistance. Ortho-McNeil was to receive royalties and participate in marketing
of the Company's ANDA conjugated estrogens products and share in the profits if
the Company is successful in bringing the products to market. In view of the
FDA's decision in May 1997 not to approve the Company's ANDA, the Company is
discussing all aspects of its current contractual agreements with Ortho-McNeil,
and the Company cannot predict the outcome of these discussions.
    

The Company has agreements with several manufacturers whereby the Company
markets and distributes their generic prescription drug products. The terms of
these agreements vary, but typically provide for a sharing of profits between
the Company and the manufacturer. For the years ended December 31, 1996, 1995
and 1994, respectively, the percentages of the Company's sales comprised of
products purchased from others and resold were 35%, 31% and 28%. The gross
profit generated by these sales was approximately $2.6, $3.3 and $3.6 million in
1996, 1995 and 1994, respectively. For additional information with respect to
the Company's strategic alliance agreements see "Notes to Consolidated Financial
Statements - Note C."

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HALLMARK ACQUISITION
In September 1996, the Company completed the acquisition of substantially all of
the assets and certain of the liabilities of Hallmark Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
("Hallmark"), a privately held pharmaceutical development company headquartered
in Somerset, New Jersey. The Company believes that Hallmark's technical
expertise and capabilities with respect to advanced drug delivery systems will
contribute significantly to the Company's long-term product development program.
In connection with the acquisition, the Company issued to Hallmark 640,000
shares of Duramed Common Stock and warrants to purchase 400,000 shares of Common
Stock at $25 per share. Additionally, $3.0 million of indebtedness, repayable on
demand, of Hallmark to the Company was released. This indebtedness represented
advances made by the Company to Hallmark prior to the acquisition in order to
enable Hallmark to continue its operations and product development activities.
In exchange for the advances, the Company received marketing rights to certain
of Hallmark's products under development, one of which was commercially launched
in February of 1996. See also, "Management's Discussion and Analysis of
Financial Condition and Results of Operations -- Liquidity and Capital
Resources" and "Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements -- Note B."

REGULATORY

From May 1993 until January 1996, the Company operated under a consent decree,
which was established as part of a plea agreement between the Company and the
Department of Justice and the United States Attorney's Office (collectively
"Department"). The plea was to three misdemeanor counts relating to two ANDAs
filed by Duramed during early 1986 for Prochlorperazine Maleate and
Propranolol/Hydrochlorothiazide, products that were manufactured with a wet
granulation process where the bio-studies accompanying the ANDAs were performed
with a dry granulation process, and to a mid-1987 change made without prior FDA
approval in the coating procedures used in the manufacture of Prochlorperazine
Maleate. Under the consent decree, among other things, the Company agreed for a
period of four years not to violate certain provisions of the Federal Food, Drug
and Cosmetic Act, to cooperate with the Department in any investigation of
former or present directors, officers or employees of the Company, and to
cooperate with the FDA with regard to future inspections of the Company's
facilities or products. On January 2, 1996, the Company's petition to dissolve
the consent decree was granted by the United States District Court for the
District of Maryland. Accordingly, the Company is not currently operating under
any consent decree.

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PRODUCTS

A summary, by therapeutic classification, of the products manufactured or
marketed by the Company at December 31, 1996 is given below:

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      Therapeutic Category            Duramed Manufactured        Marketed for Others                Total
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                                       Chemical     Dosage       Chemical       Dosage         Chemical      Dosage
                                       Entities     Forms        Entities       Forms          Entities     Forms
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Adrenal Cortical Steroids                  1           1             -             -               1          1
Analgesic                                  -           -             4             9               4          9
Anti-Glaucoma                              -           -             1             2               1          2
Anti-Inflammatory                          -           -             1             3               1          3
Anti-Parkinson Agents                      -           -             1             3               1          3
Anti-Psychotic                             -           -             1             4               1          4
Anti-Tuberculosis                          1           1             -             -               1          1
Anti-Viral                                 -           -             1             1               1          1
Cardiovascular Therapy                     1           4             3             7               4          11
Cough/Cold/Decongestant                    6           6             12           16              18          22
Gastrointestinal Stimulants                -           -             3             5               3          5
Hormonal Replacement                       -           -             1             2               1          2
Musculoskeletal Disorders                  -           -             2             3               2          3
Sympathicolytic Mydriatic                  -           -             1             1               1          1
Vascular Headaches                         1           1             -             -               1          1
Vitamin Supplements                        -           -             3             5               3          5
                                     ========================  ===========================   =======================
TOTALS                                    10          13             34           61              44          74
                                     ========================  ===========================   =======================
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Methylprednisolone, which is manufactured by Duramed, accounted for
approximately 41%, 53% and 55%, respectively, of the Company's sales in 1996,
1995 and 1994.

On May 2, 1997, the Company received FDA authorization to market anti-nausea
prochlorperazine tablets in 5 mg and 10 mg strengths. The Company's product was
granted a therapeutic equivalency rating of AB by the FDA, designating them as a
generic version of Compazine(R) tablets made by Smith Kline Beecham PLC. The
Company expects to begin shipping the product in the third quarter of 1997.

The Company does not have patent protection for any of its products and
trademarks are of relatively minor importance at this time. The Company's
operating strategy includes developing

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brand identity for certain of its products. Certain of the Company's products
have a degree of seasonality, the effect of which the Company is attempting to
mitigate by adding complimentary products to its line.

PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT

The Company's product development activities have increased significantly during
the past year, and the Company intends to continue aggressively funding product
development activities based upon available resources. The acquisition of
Hallmark in the third quarter of 1996 provides the Company with enhanced
development capabilities to pursue controlled and sustained release products.
Generic drug products with complex drug delivery systems typically experience
limited competition due to the technical barriers to developing these products,
and therefore generate higher margins.

The Company's product development strategy consists of three separate but
related components; (i) an internal research and development staff, (ii) joint
product development efforts with, or purchasing new product formulations from,
other parties and (iii) engaging outside experts to develop specified products
on a consulting basis.

Through the knowledge and experience attained through the pursuit of the
conjugated estrogens product, coupled with the development capabilities acquired
at Hallmark, the Company believes that it has assembled a strong product
development team with the abilities to successfully and efficiently formulate,
file and commercialize a portfolio of new products.

   
In addition to the conjugated estrogens products, at December 31, 1996 the
Company had ANDAs for nine other chemical entities on file with the FDA.
Assuming adequate resources are in place, the Company's product development plan
includes approximately 30 active product development projects which the Company
believes will result in filed applications by the end of 1998. The Company is
also in the process of filing to market the conjugated estrogens products in
certain markets outside of the United States.
    

During the fiscal years ended December 31, 1996, 1995 and 1994, product
development expenditures were $10.2 million, $6.0 million, and $1.9 million,
respectively, of which Hallmark related expenses comprised approximately $2.8
million and $1.5 million in 1996 and 1995, respectively. Additionally, in 1995
product development expenditures included approximately $1.6 million of certain
costs incurred in preparation for manufacturing the conjugated estrogens product
in commercial quantities. Product development expenditures are net of
reimbursements received from Schein under the agreement for the development of a
conjugated estrogens product (see "Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements -
Note C").

Formulations for all new products are subjected to laboratory testing and
stability studies and, when required or desirable, are tested for bioequivalence
to the reference product by qualified laboratories. Bio-studies, used to
demonstrate that the rate and extent of absorption of a generic

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drug are not significantly different from the corresponding innovator product,
currently cost in the range of $250,000 to $700,000. Bio-studies for certain
product classes exceed that range. If the accumulated data demonstrates
bioequivalency, submission is then made to the FDA for its review and approval
to manufacture and market.

The development of new generic products, including formulation, stability
testing and obtaining FDA approval, generally takes at least 18-24 months.
Development of sustained release prescription products typically requires at
least two bioequivalence studies for most products and, therefore, total
development time, including FDA approval, may be at least two or three years.
Liquid product development frequently does not require bioequivalence studies
and, including formulation, stability testing and FDA approval, generally takes
at least 12-18 months.

SALES AND MARKETING

Duramed sells its products to a broad range of over 200 customers located
throughout the United States. These customers include drug wholesalers, private
label distributors, direct buying retail chains, health maintenance
organizations, hospitals, nursing homes, retiree organizations, mail order
distributors, other drug manufacturers, mass merchandisers and government
agencies. The Company markets its products under the Duramed label as well as
under private label; on all prescription products which it manufacturers, the
Company is named on the label as the manufacturer. All marketing and sales
efforts are conducted principally by Duramed employees. Duramed promotes its
products through catalogs, trade shows, publications, telemarketing and direct
sales.

In 1996, 1995 and 1994, no single customer accounted for more than 10% of the
Company's net sales.

ORDER BACKLOG

The dollar amount of the Company's open orders at March 1, 1997 was
approximately $1.6 million as compared to approximately $2.3 million at March 1,
1996. The lower backlog in 1997 is partially attributable to the Company's
efforts to improve customer service. Although open orders are subject to
cancellation without penalty, management expects to fill substantially all of
such open orders within the current fiscal year. The Company's backlog may not
be indicative of net sales during the following reporting period.

COMPETITION

Competition in the generic prescription pharmaceutical industry is intense. The
Company competes with other generic drug product manufacturers, brand name
pharmaceutical companies which manufacture generic drug products and the
original manufacturers of brand name drug products which continue to produce
those products after patent expirations.

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As other manufacturers introduce generic products in competition with the
Company's existing products, market share and prices with respect to such
existing products typically decline. Similarly, the Company's potential for
profits is reduced if competitors introduce products prior to the Company.
Accordingly, the level of revenue and gross profit generated by the Company's
current and prospective products depends, in part, on the number and timing of
introductions of competing products and the Company's timely development and
introduction of new products.

The Company believes that the primary competitive factors are the ability to
develop new products on a timely basis, price, product quality, customer
service, breadth of product line and reputation. Many of the Company's
competitors have greater financial and other resources than the Company and are
able to expend more for product development and marketing.

GOVERNMENT REGULATION

All pharmaceutical manufacturers are subject to extensive regulation by the
federal government, principally by the FDA, the Drug Enforcement Administration
and by state governments. The Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act, the
Controlled Substance Act, the Generic Drug Enforcement Act of 1992 and other
federal statutes and regulations govern or influence the testing, manufacture,
safety, labeling, storage, recordkeeping, approval, pricing, advertising and
promotion of the Company's products. Noncompliance with applicable requirements
can result in fines, seizure of products, total or partial suspension of
production, refusal of the government to enter into supply contracts or to
approve new drug applications, criminal prosecution and corporate debarment. The
FDA also has the authority to institute proceedings to revoke previous approvals
of drug products.

FDA approval is required before most prescription drug products can be marketed.
Each dosage form of a specific generic drug product, whether a different form of
administration or a different strength, is typically treated as a separate drug
product by the FDA and requires separate submission. There are two types of
applications currently used to obtain FDA approval of a new drug product.

1. New Drug Application ("NDA"). With respect to drug products with active
   ingredients not previously approved by the FDA or new uses for previously    
   approved active ingredients, a prospective manufacturer must conduct and
   submit to the FDA complete clinical studies to prove that product's safety
   and efficacy. An NDA may also be submitted for a drug product with
   previously approved active ingredients if the abbreviated procedure
   discussed below is not available.

2. Abbreviated New Drug Application ("ANDA"). This is an abbreviated procedure
   for obtaining FDA approval for generic drug products which are bioequivalent
   to brand name drugs. In contrast to the NDA procedure, this procedure does
   not require conducting complete animal and clinical studies  for safety and
   efficacy, and instead requires data illustrating that the generic drug
   formulation is bioequivalent to a previously approved drug.

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      "Bioequivalence" indicates that the rate of absorption and the levels of
      concentration of a generic drug in the body are substantially equivalent
      to those of the previously approved equivalent brand name drug and,
      therefore, that the drug will produce an equivalent therapeutic effect.

   
    

Among the requirements for new drug approval is that the prospective
manufacturer's methods conform to the FDA's Current Good Manufacturing Practices
("CGMP Regulations"). The CGMP Regulations must be followed at all times during
which the approved drug is manufactured. To ensure compliance with the standards
set forth in these regulations, the Company must continue to expend time, money
and effort in the areas of production and quality control. Failure to comply
risks possible FDA action such as the suspension of manufacturing or the seizure
of drug products.

The Company also is subject to environmental protection laws and regulations of
federal, state and local governmental authorities, including the Clean Air Act
and Occupational Safety and Health Administration ("OSHA") requirements. Under
the Clean Air Act, the Company is required to meet certain air emissions
standards. Under OSHA, the Company is required to meet certain safety standards,
including those relating to equipment and procedures, indoor air quality and
data sheets on material used at the Company's facilities. Compliance with these
laws had no material effect on the Company's capital expenditures, operating
results or competitive position during fiscal 1996, and the Company anticipates
no such material effect during fiscal 1997.

RAW MATERIALS

The drugs and other raw materials used in the Company's products are purchased
through United States distributors for foreign and domestic manufacturers of
bulk pharmaceutical chemicals and are generally available from numerous sources.
The federal drug application process requires specification and approval of raw
material suppliers. If raw materials from all specified suppliers become
unavailable, FDA approval of a new supplier is required, which can cause a delay
of six months or more in the manufacture of the drug involved. To date, the
Company has not experienced any significant delays and, where economical and
feasible, will generally specify two or more suppliers in its drug applications.

LIABILITY INSURANCE

Duramed's business exposes it to the potential liability which is inherent in
the production of drugs for human use. Although the Company makes every effort
to maintain strict quality control programs and carries product liability
insurance of $5.0 million per incident and $5.0 million in the aggregate per
year (with a deductible amount of $25,000 per claim and $250,000 in the
aggregate per year), it cannot be fully protected from potential liability in
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reasonable amount of insurance. Additionally, there can be no assurance that the
Company's product liability insurance can be renewed or renewed at a rate
comparable to that now being paid by the Company.

EMPLOYEES

As of March 24, 1997, Company had approximately 303 full-time employees. There
are no collective bargaining agreements in effect at the Company.

ITEM 2.        PROPERTIES.
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Duramed's manufacturing, laboratory, and product development activities in Ohio
are conducted primarily in a 190,000 square foot plant located on 17 acres in
Cincinnati, which includes a 38,000 square foot expansion designed to meet the
initial projected manufacturing requirements of conjugated estrogens and other
HRT products under development. The facility is collateral for certain of the
Company's borrowings.

The Company also conducts product development, and limited manufacturing
activities, from a leased 38,000 square foot facility in Somerset, New Jersey.
The lease pertaining to this facility expires on May 31, 2000 and the Company
has options to purchase the facility, initially exercisable on June 1, 1998.

The Company's executive offices, certain corporate support groups and
distribution activities are conducted from a 28,200 square foot facility in
Cincinnati, Ohio. The lease for this facility extends to February 28, 2000, and
contains options to renew for up to an additional three years.

The Company also has two leased warehouses in Cincinnati, Ohio. One is
approximately 28,000 square feet and the other facility is approximately 10,000
square feet. Both warehouses are being leased on a month to month basis.

The Company believes its facilities and equipment are well maintained, in good
operating condition and, in general, suitable for the Company's purposes. The
Company is currently reviewing its facility requirements and will likely need
additional space and equipment to execute its business plan (see "Item 7.
Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of
Operations" for a discussion of anticipated facility and equipment resource
requirements).

ITEM 3.        LEGAL PROCEEDINGS.
---------------------------------

The Company is involved in various lawsuits and claims which arise in the
ordinary course of business. Although the outcome of such lawsuits and claims
cannot be predicted with certainty, the disposition thereof will not, in the
opinion of management, result in a material adverse effect on the Company's
financial position or results of operations.

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ITEM 4.        SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS.
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None.

                                     PART II

ITEM 5.        MARKET FOR REGISTRANT'S COMMON EQUITY AND RELATED STOCKHOLDER 
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MATTERS.
--------

The Company's Common Stock is quoted on the Nasdaq National Market System under
the symbol "DRMD". The following table sets forth the range of high and low sale
prices for the Common Stock as reported by the Nasdaq National Market System for
the periods indicated for the years ended December 31, 1996 and 1995:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                       High         Low

1996:

<S>                                                  <C>         <C>      
         First Quarter       ......................  $  23.50    $   14.00
         Second Quarter      ......................     20.00        14.50
         Third Quarter       ......................     18.75        12.75
         Fourth Quarter      ......................     14.88         6.50

1995:

         First Quarter       ......................  $  20.50    $   14.25
         Second Quarter      ......................     18.75        12.00
         Third Quarter       ......................     25.50        14.00
         Fourth Quarter      ......................     17.25        12.75
</TABLE>

As of December 31, 1996 the Company had 1,331 holders of record of the Common
Stock. The Company believes that, in addition, there are a significant number of
beneficial owners of its Common Stock whose shares are held in "street name."
The Company has not paid any cash dividends on its Common Stock since its
inception and does not intend to pay cash dividends in the foreseeable future.
Under the terms of the Company's current loan agreements with its bank, no
dividend declaration is permitted. In addition, the terms of the Company's loan
agreement with the State of Ohio require that the Company not pay any dividends
to stockholders unless an amount equal to 30% of such dividends is paid to the
State of Ohio as an additional principal reduction.

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ITEM 6.        SELECTED FINANCIAL DATA.
---------------------------------------

The following table sets forth selected financial data, derived from the audited
financial statements of the Company, for each of the five years in the period
ended December 31, 1996. This information should be read in conjunction with
"Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of
Operations" elsewhere herein.

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Year ended December 31,                      1996           1995           1994           1993          1992    
(In thousands, except per share data) --------------------------------------------------------------------------


<S>                                      <C>              <C>           <C>            <C>           <C>       
Net sales                                $   43,855       $  49,624     $   45,274     $   30,293    $   16,685
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Pretax (loss) income                        (20,810)           (991)         5,765          1,240        (4,964)
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Income taxes                                  3,901             ---         (3,786)            25           ---
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Net (loss) income                           (24,711)           (991)         9,551          1,215        (4,964)
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Preferred dividends                             929             123            ---            ---           ---
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Net (loss) income applicable to
     common stockholders                    (25,640)         (1,114)         9,551          1,215        (4,964)
     -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Net (loss) income per share
     of common stock:

     Primary                                  (2.44)           (.14)           .93            .14         (.77)
     -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

     Fully diluted                            (2.44)           (.14)           .91            .13         (.77)
     -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Cash dividends
     per common share                           ---             ---            ---            ---          ---
     -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------


Total assets                                 53,634          45,177         37,002         22,959       16,128
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Long-term liabilities                        11,878          19,837         18,267         23,201        1,703
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
</TABLE>


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ITEM 7.        MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND
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RESULTS OF OPERATIONS.
----------------------

RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
---------------------

The table below sets forth the components of the Company's results of operations
as a percentage of net sales, as well as the percentage change in each item from
year to year.

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                    Percentage of Sales             Percentage
                                   Year Ended December 31,     Increase or (Decrease)
                                  -----------------------     ---------------------
                                 1996       1995      1994     1995-96     1994-95
                                 ----       ----      ----     -------     -------

Net sales                       100.0%     100.0%     100.0%    (11.6)%      9.6%
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------


<S>                            <C>        <C>        <C>        <C>        <C> 
Cost of goods sold               72.2       59.9       55.6        6.6       17.9
Product development              23.3       12.0        4.1       72.0      219.9
Purchase of in process
   research and development      19.5        ---        ---          *          *
Selling                          10.3        7.3        6.3       24.5       27.5
General and administrative       17.8       17.3       16.3       (9.1)      16.9
Interest expense                  4.2        5.5        5.0      (32.1)      21.1
Preferred dividends               2.1        0.2        ---      657.3          *
Income taxes                      8.9          *       (8.4)         *          *
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Net (loss) income               (58.5)%     (2.2)%     21.1%         *          *
=================================================================================

<FN>
*Not a meaningful percentage.
</TABLE>

NET SALES

Net sales decreased by $5.8 million (11.6%) in 1996, compared with an increase
of $4.3 million (9.6%) in 1995. The decline in net sales in 1996 was primarily
attributable to lower revenues from the Company's methylprednisolone product
(resulting from both lower unit sales and lower prices per unit) as well as
lower sales on some of the products that the Company has sourced from other
manufacturers, as well as general price erosion resulting from actions by
competing distribution channel members. Ortho-McNeil deferred revenues
contributed $500,000 to net sales in 1996, and $1.5 million in 1995 (see "Notes
to Consolidated Financial Statements - Note E."). These sales declines were
offset to a degree by continued growth in sales of the Ortho-McNeil products, as
well as sales of certain recently introduced products which the Company markets
under various arrangements with the manufacturers.

The sales increase in 1995 was primarily attributable to continued growth in
sales of the Ortho-McNeil products, which the Company commenced marketing in the
fourth quarter of 1994, and recognition of $1.5 million of deferred revenue.
Extended payment terms were granted on $1.7 million of net sales in the fourth
quarter of 1995 in connection with a promotion to certain customers designed to
increase market share. Net sales in the fourth quarter of 1996 were $11.0

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million, an increase of $900,000 over the $10.1 million (excluding $750,000 in
deferred revenue recognized in the fourth quarter of 1995) recorded in the
fourth quarter of 1995.

Methylprednisolone accounted for 41% of sales in 1996, 53% of sales in 1995, and
55% in 1994. No other product has accounted for more than 10% of net sales in
these years.

GROSS MARGIN

Gross margins, and the corresponding percentages of net sales for 1996, 1995 and
1994, were $12.2 million (27.8%), $19.9 million (40.1%), and $20.0 million
(44.4%), respectively. The substantially lower gross margin in 1996 is
attributable to lower unit sales and lower prices on the Company's
methylprednisolone product, and price erosion on many of the products in the
Company's line due to increased competition. The gross margin in 1996 was also
impacted by inventory charges of approximately $900,000 to recognize impairment
of value for finished products with limited remaining shelf life. The lower
gross margin in 1995 compared to 1994 was attributable to the product sales mix
and price erosion on certain of the Company's products. The gross margin in 1995
was favorably impacted by the recognition of $1.5 million in deferred revenues,
compared to the recognition of $500,000 of deferred revenues in 1996. In 1994,
the increases in the Company's gross margin were due primarily to increased
sales of one of the Company's key products, along with the effects of higher
overhead absorption due to volume increases and manufacturing efficiencies.
There can be no assurance that, with the Company's current limited product line,
the present gross margin levels can be maintained if the Company's products,
particularly methylprednisolone, should experience further increased
competition.

OPERATING EXPENSES

Product Development

Product development expenditures for the years ended December 31, 1996, 1995 and
1994 were approximately $10.2 million, $6.0 million and $1.9 million,
respectively. In 1996, the Company's product development expenses included
approximately $3.4 million in expenses for bioequivalency studies and milestone
payments to alliance partners. Also, during 1996, the Company expanded its
product development capabilities through the acquisition of Hallmark. Funding of
product development activities at Hallmark in 1996, exclusive of the charge
recorded in conjunction with the acquisition, was $2.8 million compared with
$1.5 million in 1995. During 1995, product development expenditures included
approximately $1.6 million of certain costs incurred in preparation for
manufacturing the conjugated estrogens product in commercial quantities. Product
development expenditures are net of reimbursements received from Schein pursuant
to the terms of the contractual agreement for the development of conjugated
estrogens product.

The increase in 1996 product development expenditures reflects the Company's
commitment to expanding its product development activities. The Company intends
in 1997 to continue to significantly increase its investment in product
development, as its available resources permit.

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Purchased Research and Development

In connection with the acquisition of Hallmark in September 1996, the Company
recorded a one-time, non-cash charge of approximately $8.6 million for the
portion of the consideration allocated to purchase of in-process research and
development. (See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements - Note B.)

Selling

Selling expenses increased $889,000 in 1996, as a result of an incremental
$750,000 charge recorded in the third quarter of 1996 to supplement the
allowance for doubtful accounts, primarily as a result of the bankruptcy
petition filed by a large wholesaler customer, and a $300,000 charge recorded in
the fourth quarter of 1996 to establish a reserve for potential shelf stock
adjustments. Exclusive of these charges, selling expenses declined by $161,000
compared to 1995 due to steps implemented to control costs. In 1995 selling
expenses increased by $782,000 as a result of increased sales and marketing
activities and the expansion of the Company's sales force in anticipation of the
commercial launch of conjugated estrogens and in order to develop strategic
alliance opportunities, enhance service to existing customers and provide
additional resources to contact prospective customers.

General and Administrative

In 1996, general and administrative expenses declined by $782,000. The reduction
was due to the recognition in the fourth quarter of 1996 of a $330,000 reduction
of general and administrative expenses resulting from a sublessor's lease
renewal (see "Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements - Note E") and steps
implemented by management to reduce compensation costs and other controllable
expenses. In 1995, general and administration expenses increased by $1,242,000
due in part to staff increases and professional fees associated with an
increased emphasis on business development activities. Additionally, during 1996
and 1995 the Company incurred incremental expenses of approximately $503,000 and
$756,000, respectively, in connection with responding to various regulatory and
legal issues associated with the Company's pending ANDA for conjugated
estrogens.

Net Interest Expense

The Company's borrowings are primarily variable rate facilities. In 1996, the
Company's net interest expense declined by $874,000 compared to 1995, due to
reductions in average borrowings achieved by paying down bank indebtedness with
a portion of the proceeds of the issuances of the Company's Series C and Series
D Preferred Stock (see "Liquidity and Capital Resources" below). Also, in 1996
the Company earned interest income from the short term investment of a portion
of the Series D Preferred Stock proceeds. The increase in interest expense in
1995 compared to 1994 resulted from an increase in average borrowings.

Income Taxes

At December 31, 1996 the Company had cumulative net operating loss carryforwards
of approximately $41.4 million for federal income tax purposes which expire in
the years 2004 to

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2011. Additionally, the Company had cumulative losses from Duramed Europe that
amounted to approximately $3.0 million which are not deductible for U.S. tax
purposes. In 1994, based upon a forecast of future operating results, the
Company concluded that it would, more likely than not, be able to realize a
portion of the benefit of its net deferred tax assets. Accordingly, in the
fourth quarter of 1994 the valuation allowance was reduced and a $3.9 million
deferred tax benefit was recorded. The carrying value of the deferred tax asset
and the related valuation allowance are based on a forecast of future operating
results, which excludes potential revenues associated with products that are
under development or have not yet obtained regulatory approval. Based on this
criteria, in the fourth quarter of 1996 the Company recognized a non-cash charge
of $3.9 million to restore fully the valuation allowance pertaining to the
Company's deferred tax assets, principally net operating loss carryforwards.

Excluding the adjustments to the valuation allowance, the Company did not record
a provision for income taxes in either 1996 or 1995. In 1994, the Company
recorded a current alternative minimum tax provision of $115,000.

Preferred Dividends

Both the Series C and Series D Preferred Stock provided for an 8% dividend on
unconverted preferred shares. Preferred stock dividends of $929,000 in 1996
represent the dividend provision associated with the $24.0 million of Series C
stock issued in November 1995 and February 1996, and the $20.0 million offering
of Series D Stock which was completed in August 1996. The preferred dividends of
$123,000 in 1995 represent the dividend provision associated with the $12.0
million of Series C Preferred Stock issued in November 1995 (see "Notes to
Consolidated Financial Statements - Note A").

Other Matters

Under the terms of agreements with Ortho-McNeil, Duramed has non-exclusive
distribution rights to the Ortho-McNeil products Acetaminophen with Codeine,
Tolmetin Sodium, Tolmetin Sodium DS, Oxycodone with Acetaminophen and
Estropipate. The distribution agreement for each of these products specifies a
term of ten years subject to reduction to three years (if not extended) from the
date of first sale if Duramed's conjugated estrogens product is not approved by
the FDA by June 30, 1996. Such approval was not received by June 30, 1996.
Duramed commenced marketing Estropipate during the fourth quarter of 1993 and
the other Ortho-McNeil products during the fourth quarter of 1994. Duramed is
discussing an extension of these rights with Ortho-McNeil and based on
discussions to date believes that the distribution rights to these products will
be extended. Loss of these distribution rights would likely have a material
adverse effect upon the Company's financial position and results of operations.

A conscious decision was made in early 1995 to incur certain expenditures for
manufacturing and other launch activities in anticipation of the approval of the
Company's conjugated estrogens product, and to provide the additional personnel
and capital resources needed to implement the Company's business plan.
Additionally, as previously discussed, the Company has been aggressively
increasing product development spending, including funding the operations at

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<PAGE>   20


   
Hallmark. This planned investment in the future has contributed substantially to
increased expenses, and therefore reduced levels of performance. On May 5, 1997,
the Company was notified by the FDA that at this time it would not approve an
ANDA for the Company's conjugated estrogens product.  On August 4, 1997, the
Company filed an Investigational New Drug ("IND") application for the initiation
of a clinical program to evaluate synthetic conjugated estrogens in the
treatment of postmenopausal symptons. The satisfactory completion of this
clinical research effort will provide the efficacy information which will
constitute the basis for filing of a New Drug Application ("NDA") for the
Company's product scheduled for the first quarter of 1998. See -
Item 1 "Business -  Conjugated Estrogens Product Status")

Management believes that it is in the best interest of the Company and its
shareholders to continue its product development program and accordingly plans
to continue its spending on its product development program which will likely
result in operating losses in the range of $3.0 to $5.0 million per quarter
until the Company receives approval on pending product applications and
commences marketing the products. Based on current estimates, the Company does
not anticipate a return to profitable operations until the second half of 1998.
    

IMPACT OF RECENTLY ISSUED ACCOUNTING STANDARDS

Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 123, "Accounting for Stock-Based
Compensation," requires the Company either to adopt the fair value method of
accounting for stock options in its financial statements or to retain its
existing method and disclose the pro forma effects of using the fair value
method beginning in 1996. The Company determined that it will retain its
existing method of accounting for stock options and include pro forma
disclosures in the notes to its consolidated financial statements. Accordingly,
the standard has no effect on the Company's financial condition or results of
operations.

INFLATION

Inflation has not had, and is not expected to have, a material impact upon the
Company's business.

LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES
-------------------------------

In August 1996 the Company raised $20.0 million ($19.0 million net of issuance
costs) through an offering of 200,000 shares of 8% Cumulative Convertible
Preferred Stock, Series D. The bulk of the proceeds from the issuance of the
Series D Preferred Stock were utilized to pay off the Company's revolving credit
facility, with the balance initially invested in short-term securities. The
Series D Preferred Stock was convertible on October 16, 1996, at the option of
the holders, at 15% below the average of the closing bid prices of the Common
Stock of the Company over the ten day trading period ending the day prior to the
date of conversion. At December 31, 1996, all $20.0 million of the Series D
Stock had been converted to 2,832,966 shares of the Company's Common Stock, at
an average conversion price of $7.06 per common share.

Previously, the Company had raised $24.0 million through an offering of 8%
Cumulative Convertible Preferred Stock, Series C of which the first $12.0
million ($10.8 million net of issuance costs) was received in November 1995, and
the remaining $12.0 million ($10.9 million net of issuance costs) was received
in February 1996. The proceeds from the issuance of the Series C Stock were
utilized to fund operating activities including the expanded product

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development program, as well as costs associated with preparing to launch the
conjugated estrogens product and repayment of certain indebtedness. Through
August 1996, the full $24.0 million of the Series C Stock had been converted to
1,672,417 shares of Common Stock, at an average price of $14.35 per common
share.

   
On June 4, 1997, the Company reached agreement and closed on the issuance of $10
million of Series E Convertible Preferred Stock. The Series E Preferred Stock
will be convertible at the option of the holder at a discount to the closing bid
price of the Common Stock of the Company subject to a minimum and maximum, with
provisions for cash redemption in certain circumstances.
    

The Company has a revolving credit facility which permits the Company to borrow
up to $12.5 million, based upon eligible collateral ($11.9 million as of June
30, 1997). The Company's bank, however, has stated that it is not willing to
allow the Company to borrow up to the full collateral value. The bank has
notified the Company that it will advance up to $6.5 million based upon current
financial condition and operating performance. As of June 30, 1997, the Company
had $4.6 million in short term cash equivalent investments and no borrowings
against the revolving credit facility.

The Company's bank holds warrants, exercisable until August 2005, to purchase
200,000 shares of the Company's Common Stock at a price of $18.125 per share.
These warrants were granted to the bank in consideration of certain
modifications to the Company's borrowing arrangements and additional extensions
of credit which were made during the second half of 1995.

The Company paid off a $4.5 million term note during 1996 with the proceeds from
the Series C Preferred Stock offering. Under a separate agreement, in March 1996
the bank made available to the Company an additional $1.5 million of term
financing collateralized by existing equipment.

Under the terms of the Company's agreement with Ortho-McNeil, if FDA approval of
the conjugated estrogens product had been obtained by June 1996, title to the
equipment would have transferred to the Company over a specified period. Since
this requirement was not met, the Company may be required, at Ortho-McNeil's
option, either to return the equipment or to purchase it at its fair market
value at that time. If the Company is required to purchase the equipment, the
purchase price plus interest at the current prime rate will be payable on a
quarterly basis over three years. In the fourth quarter of 1996, the Company
recorded a $4.0 million liability for the equipment provided by Ortho-McNeil
(see "Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements - Note E").

On May 5, 1997, the Company was notified by the FDA that at this time it would
not approve a generic conjugated estrogens product based upon the guidance
established by the FDA in 1991 and current official USP compositional standards.

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The Company has filed an administrative appeal of the FDA's decision, but is
not able to predict the outcome of this action. The Company believes it has
various options with respect to its conjugated estrogens product including
instituting certain studies encouraged by the FDA, seeking a new drug approval
for the product and seeking approval for the product in markets outside the
United States. In view of the FDA's decision, however, the Company determined
that it was prudent to write off the conjugated estrogens inventory;
accordingly, a charge in the amount of $3,465,000 was recorded for the first
quarter of 1997 and is reflected in product development expenses for the
quarter. The product currently meets the required stability criteria and will
be retained until such time as it no longer passes those tests. In the event
the Company is ultimately successful in obtaining approval for the product,
some or all of the inventory write-off may be recovered.

On August 4, 1997, the Company filed an Investigational New Drug ("IND")
application for the initiation of a clinical program to evaluate synthetic
conjugated estrogens in the treatment of postmenopausal symptons. The
satisfactory completion of this clinical research effort will provide the
efficacy information which will constitute the basis for filing of a New Drug
Application ("NDA") for the Company's product scheduled for the first quarter
of 1998.
    

Operating activities in 1996 used approximately $11.8 million in cash,
principally attributable to a $3.7 million increase in inventory and funding of
operating losses. The majority of the inventory increase was in the category of
finished goods, reflecting planned growth in inventory levels in order to
improve customer service, stocking of additional new products which the Company
commenced marketing and distributing in 1996 and manufacturing of the conjugated
estrogens product in anticipation of FDA approval. The decrease in receivables
was primarily attributable to the increase in the allowance for doubtful
accounts as a result of the bankruptcy petition filed by a large wholesale
customer, as well as a high receivable balance at the end of 1995 due to
promotion terms extended to customers during the later part of the fourth
quarter which included an additional thirty days dating to certain customers.
Receivables subject to the additional thirty day dating amounted to $1,700,000.
As a result of a reduction in sales and gross profits, continued expenditures
associated with the anticipated commercial launch of conjugated estrogens and an
increase in product development expenditures other than for conjugated
estrogens, the Company recorded a net loss of $12.3 million for the year ended
December 31, 1996, excluding the one-time charge for purchase of in-process
research and development in connection with the Hallmark acquisition, and the
$3.9 million adjustment to the valuation allowance associated with deferred tax
assets.

During 1995 the Company reversed an approximately $400,000 inventory reserve
established in late 1994 to recognize inventory of a product, marketed under a
distribution agreement with Ortho-McNeil, which had become short dated (less
than 12 months until expiration) and which the Company deemed it would be
unlikely to sell. After the reserve was established, stability testing performed
by Ortho-McNeil demonstrated that the product's expiration dating could be
extended by an additional 24 months. Thereafter, the Company was able to relabel
and sell the preponderance of this inventory at prices in excess of its carrying
value and the inventory reserve was reversed.

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In October 1995 the Company signed a letter of intent to acquire certain assets
of Hallmark Pharmaceuticals, Inc. ("Hallmark"), a privately held pharmaceutical
development company headquartered in Somerset, N.J., with technical expertise
and capabilities with respect to advance drug delivery systems technologies. The
terms of the letter of intent required Duramed to advance funds under a demand
note to fund the operations and continue the product development activities of
Hallmark at an established level until the transaction was consummated. The
Company advanced $900,000 in 1995 and $2,100,000 in 1996 which were financed
through borrowings under the Company's revolving credit facility and the
proceeds from the issuance of convertible preferred stock. In view of the fact
that Hallmark did not have the financial ability to repay the advances without
securing additional equity capital the Company fully reserved the advances and
charged product development expense. In exchange for the advances, the Company
received marketing rights to certain of Hallmark's products under development,
one of which was launched commercially by the Company in February of 1996. On
September 13, 1996, Duramed completed the acquisition of the assets and business
of Hallmark. As consideration, Duramed issued 640,000 shares of the Company's
Common Stock, and warrants to purchase 400,000 shares of Common Stock at a
purchase price of $25, and assumed certain obligations of Hallmark, a portion of
which Duramed paid off at closing. Additionally, a demand note amounting to $3.0
million was released which represented the total amount of advances to Hallmark
through the closing of the transaction. This acquisition was accounted for by
the purchase method of accounting. The purchase price was allocated to the
tangible assets acquired based on their fair values, and a one-time, non-cash
charge of approximately $8.6 million was recorded for purchased in-process
research and development. The Company's future product development expenses are
expected to continue to reflect the costs of Hallmark operations at the rate of
approximately $1.0 million per quarter during 1997. For additional information
on the Hallmark acquisition see "Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements -
Note B."

   
Management is encouraged by the results to date from the Company's product
development program and has concluded that it is in the best interests of the
Company and its stockholders for the Company to continue substantial spending
for research and development and for hiring incremental personnel and procuring
necessary equipment to prepare for the production and launch of certain products
on file. Management recognizes that such actions will result in continued
reported losses for the Company until the Company begins to receive anticipated
revenues from products now on file, or to be filed, with the FDA. The Company
does not anticipate substantial revenues from such products before late 1997    
and, accordingly, does not anticipate a return to profitable operations until
the second half of 1998. In the meantime, the Company's product development
program will not be supported from the Company's operations and therefore will
require additional capital which may result in dilution to current shareholders
depending on the amount of capital required and the terms under which it is
raised. The extent of the Company's need for additional capital is dependent on
whether the Company receives FDA approval for products on file with the agency
in the timeframes included in its business plan and the success of other
aspects of its business plan. If necessary capital is not available,
implementation of the Company's plans will be restricted or delayed with a
negative effect upon the Company's prospects.
    

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Certain statements in this Form 10-K constitute "forward-looking statements"
within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995,
including those concerning management's expectations with respect to future
financial performance and future events, particularly relating to sales of
current products as well as the introduction of new manufactured and distributed
products. Such statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and
contingencies, many of which are beyond the control of the Company, which could
cause actual results and outcomes to differ materially from those expressed
herein. Factors that might affect such forward-looking statements set forth in
this Form 10-K include, among others, (i) increased competition from new and
existing competitors and pricing practices from such competitors, (ii) the
amount of funds continuing to be available for internal research and development
and for research and development joint ventures, (iii) research and development
project delays or delays in obtaining regulatory approvals and (iv) the ability
of the Company to retain and attract personnel in key operational areas.

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Item 8.      Financial Statements and Supplementary Data.
---------------------------------------------------------

The following financial statements are included in this report on Form 10-K:

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                                                                          ----

Report of Independent Auditors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   F-1
Consolidated Balance Sheets as of
      December 31, 1996 and 1995 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   F-2
Consolidated Statements of Operations for
      the Years Ended December 31, 1996,
      1995 and 1994 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  F-4
Consolidated Statements of Stockholders' Equity
      for the Years Ended December 31, 1996,
      1995 and 1994 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  F-5
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for
      the Years Ended December 31, 1996, 1995 and 1994 . . . . . . . . .   F-6
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  F-7

ITEM 9.        CHANGES IN AND DISAGREEMENTS WITH ACCOUNTANTS ON ACCOUNTING AND 
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE.
---------------------

None.

                                    PART III

ITEM 10.     DIRECTORS AND EXECUTIVE OFFICERS OF THE REGISTRANT.
----------------------------------------------------------------

DIRECTORS

The Company's corporate powers are exercised, and its business, property and
affairs are managed, by or under the direction of the Board of Directors.
Directors of the Company are elected at the Annual Meeting of Stockholders.
Currently there are five directors. Set forth below is certain information with
respect to each director.

E. THOMAS ARINGTON, age 60. Mr. Arington has been the Company's President and
Chief Executive Officer since October 1987. He became a director of the Company
in December 1987 and its Chairman of the Board in May 1988. Prior to joining the
Company, he was President of MarketMaster, Inc., a health care consulting firm
which had the exclusive rights to market the Company's products. MarketMaster,
Inc. was

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acquired by the Company in December 1987. Mr. Arington's career has also
included 17 years with Lederle Laboratories, a division of American Cyanamid,
where he held a variety of executive management positions.

   
GEORGE W. BAUGHMAN, age 59. Mr. Baughman was elected a director of the Company
in April 1989. Mr. Baughman has been President and Chairman of Advanced Research
Associates, a consulting firm specializing in information systems and technology
and in financial analysis and planning, for more than the past five years. He
was employed by The Ohio State University for twenty-five years, retiring as
Director of Special Projects, Office of President.
    

DEREK G. LAYTON, PH.D., age 56. Dr. Layton has been a director of the Company 
since November 1996 and President of Duramed Europe, Ltd., a wholly owned 
subsidiary of the Company, since its formation in May 1994. Prior to joining 
the Company, he was a partner with the executive search company Ward Howell, 
Inc. In 1983 Dr. Layton co-founded Porton International plc, an Anglo-American 
conglomerate of companies focused on healthcare and biotechnology. He served as 
Group Managing Director from 1983 to 1985 and as Chief Executive Officer from 
1985 to 1989. Dr. Layton has held a number of senior academic positions in 
Europe and the U.S. and acted as an advisor to several governments on the 
impact of biotechnology on existing industries.

STANLEY L. MORGAN, age 79. Mr. Morgan was elected a director of the Company in
April 1989. Mr. Morgan is the retired Executive Vice President of Ben Venue
Laboratories, Inc., a leading pharmaceutical manufacturer of sterile dosage
forms and bulk pharmaceutical products. He served Ben Venue in many capacities
including Chief Administrative Officer, Chief Engineer and Executive Director of
Research and Development. Since retirement he has been a consultant to the
pharmaceutical industry.

S. SUNDARARAMAN, age 60. Mr. Sundararaman is the Company's Secretary and has
been a director of the Company since 1982. Mr. Sundararaman is Manager, Sales
Automation and Distribution, USA for Lufthansa German Airlines and has been with
that company since 1961.

EXECUTIVE OFFICERS

The current executive officers of the Company are as follows:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Name                                         Age           Title
----                                         ---           -----

<S>                                          <C>           <C>
E. Thomas Arington                           60            Chairman of the Board, President and
                                                           Chief Executive Officer

S. Sundararaman                              60            Secretary and Director

Jeffrey T. Arington                          36            Senior Vice President, Marketing,
                                                           Sales and Science

Timothy J. Holt                              44            Senior Vice President, Finance and
                                                           Administration, Treasurer and Chief Financial
                                                           Officer
</TABLE>


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<PAGE>   27


Information about Messrs. E. Thomas Arington and Sundararaman is given above.
Information about the Company's other executive officers is as follows:

JEFFREY T. ARINGTON. Mr. Arington has been Senior Vice President, Marketing,
Sales and Science since 1995. He served as the Company's Senior Vice President,
Marketing, Science and Operations from 1994 until 1995, as Vice President, Sales
and Marketing of the Company from 1989 until 1994 and as Executive Director of
Sales and Marketing from 1987 until 1989. From 1984 until 1987, he was employed
by MarketMaster in a variety of executive positions. Jeffrey T. Arington is E.
Thomas Arington's son.

TIMOTHY J. HOLT. Mr. Holt has been Senior Vice President, Finance and
Administration since April 1994. He served as Vice President, Finance of the
Company from 1985 through March 1994. Prior to joining the Company in 1985, Mr.
Holt was Vice President-Finance and Chief Financial Officer of Vortec
Corporation, a then publicly held company operating in the fields of specialty
manufacturing and home health care equipment, and also held financial management
positions with privately held companies including Eagle Software Publishing.

Officers of the Company are elected by, and serve at the discretion of, the
Board of Directors.

SECTION 16(A) BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP REPORTING COMPLIANCE

Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 requires the Company's
executive officers and directors, and persons who beneficially own more than ten
percent of the Company's equity securities, to file reports of security
ownership and changes in such ownership with the Securities and Exchange
Commission (the "SEC"). Officers, directors and greater than ten-percent
beneficial owners also are required by SEC regulations to furnish the Company
with copies of all Section 16(a) forms they file. Based upon a review of copies
of such forms and written representations from its executive officers and
directors, the Company believes that all Section 16(a) filing requirements were
complied with on a timely basis during and for 1996.

ITEM 11.  EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION.

SUMMARY INFORMATION. The following table sets forth, for the fiscal years
indicated, amounts of cash and certain other compensation paid by the Company to
(i) Mr. E. Thomas Arington, (ii) each of the Company's other executive officers
at the end of 1996 whose salary and bonus exceeded $100,000, and (iii) a former
executive officer of the Company. Mr. Arington and these other persons are
sometimes referred to as the "named executive officers."


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<PAGE>   28

                           SUMMARY COMPENSATION TABLE

   
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                                  Long Term
                                                                                 Compensation
                                         Annual Compensation                        Awards
                            --------------------------------------------------   -------------
                                                                                  Securities
                                                                     Other        Underlying
                                                                    Annual       Stock Options      All Other
    Name and                                             Bonus    Compensation       Grants        Compensation
Principal Position          Year         Salary($)        ($)        ($)(1)            (#)            ($)(2)
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
<S>                         <C>          <C>           <C>            <C>           <C>              <C>       
E. Thomas Arlington         1996         $369,213      $      -        -            518,500          $32,522
Chief Executive Officer     1995          422,142             -        -                  -           35,159
                            1994          400,000       461,000        -             95,158           27,699

Jeffery T. Arlington        1996         $148,489      $      -        -             17,000          $ 3,107
Senior Vice President       1995          155,262             -        -                  -            3,308
                            1994          137,885        50,000        -                  -            3,883

Timothy J. Holt             1996         $145,883      $      -        -             15,000          $ 3,188
Senior Vice President       1995          155,262             -        -                  -            5,540
and Treasurer               1994          137,885        50,000        -                  -            4,115

Ivan E. Pusecker (3)        1996         $135,123      $      -        -             38,000          $ 3,040
                            1995          144,606             -        -                  -            3,830
                            1994          124,292        40,000        -                  -            4,030
</TABLE>
    

(1)      None, other than perquisites which did not exceed the lesser of $50,000
         or 10% of salary and bonus for any named executive officer.

(2)      Amounts disclosed for 1996 are comprised of the following: (i) term
         and/or whole life insurance premium payments for the benefit of Mr. E.
         Thomas Arington ($23,629), Mr. Jeffrey T. Arington ($308), Mr. Holt
         ($540) and Mr. Pusecker ($830); (ii) disability insurance premium
         payments for Mr. E. Thomas Arington ($5,893); (iii) matching
         contributions to the Company's 401(k) Plan on behalf of Mr. E. Thomas
         Arington ($3,000), Mr. Jeffrey T. Arington ($2,799), Mr. Holt ($2,648)
         and Mr. Pusecker ($2,210) in respect of their contributions to the
         Plan.

(3)      Although Mr. Pusecker continues to render service to the Company as a
         full time employee, he resigned as an executive officer of the Company
         on November 5, 1996.

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<PAGE>   29


STOCK OPTIONS. The following table presents information on option grants during
1996 to the named executive officers. The Company's plans do not provide for the
grant of stock appreciation rights.

                        OPTION GRANTS IN LAST FISCAL YEAR

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                 Individual Grants(1)
                          ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                              Potential Realizable
                                                                                                Value at Assumed
                              Number of                                                          Annual Rates of Stock
                              Securities     % of Total                                        Price Appreciation for
                              Underlying      Options     Exercise                                  Option Term
                               Options       Granted to    or Base                    ----------------------------------------
                               Granted      Employees in   Price       Expiration
          Name                   (#)         Fiscal Year   ($/Sh)         Date            5% ($)              10% ($)
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

<S>                             <C>             <C>        <C>          <C>           <C>                 <C>         
E. Thomas Arington              500,000         48.6%      $8.625       5/13/06       $ 1,795,855         $  5,414,034
                                 18,500          1.8%      $8.625       5/13/06       $    66,447         $    200,319
                                                                                                          
Jeffrey T. Arington              10,000          1.0%      $8.625       5/13/06       $    35,917         $    108,281
                                  7,000          0.7%      $8.625       7/11/06       $    25,142         $     75,796
                                                                                                          
Timothy J. Holt                  10,000          1.0%      $8.625       5/13/06       $    35,917         $    108,281
                                  5,000          0.5%      $8.625       7/11/06       $    17,959         $     54,140
                                                                                                          
                                                                                                          
Ivan E. Pusecker (3)             10,000          1.0%      $8.625       5/13/06       $    35,917         $    108,281
                                  5,000          0.5%      $8.625       7/11/06       $    17,959         $     54,140
                                 23,000          2.2%      $7.625       11/5/06       $   110,292         $    279,503
                                                                                                          

-----------------------------------------

<FN>
(1)      All options having an expiration date of May 13, 2006 were granted
         originally on May 13, 1996 with an exercise price of $17.50 per share,
         and all options having an expiration date of July 11, 2006 were granted
         originally on July 11, 1996 with an exercise price of $14.50 per share.
         These options were repriced on November 11, 1996.

         The grants for 10,000 shares to each of Messrs. Jeffrey T. Arington,
         Holt and Pusecker became exercisable as to 50% of the shares on May 13,
         1996 and become exercisable as to the remaining 50% on May 13, 1997.
         The 23,000 share grant to Mr. Pusecker became exercisable on November
         5, 1996. All other options become exercisable at a maximum rate of 25%
         of the shares per year beginning on the first anniversary of the date
         of grant.


</TABLE>

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<PAGE>   30

Each option becomes exercisable in full (i) if any person becomes, or commences
a tender offer which could result in the person becoming, the beneficial owner
of more than 50% of the outstanding shares of the Company's Common Stock or (ii)
in the event of the execution of an agreement of merger, consolidation or
reorganization pursuant to which the Company is not to be the surviving
corporation or the execution of an agreement of sale or transfer of all or
substantially all of the assets of the Company. Under certain change-of-control
circumstances, an optionee will be entitled to receive a cash payment equal to
the difference between the "fair value" of all unexercised option shares and the
aggregate option price of those shares.

With respect to each named executive officer, the following table sets forth
information concerning option exercises during 1996 and unexercised options held
at December 31, 1996.

                 AGGREGATED OPTION EXERCISES IN LAST FISCAL YEAR
                            AND FY-END OPTION VALUES

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                         Value Realized      Number of Securities    Value of Unexercised In-the-
                                               ($)          Underlying Unexercised      Money Options at FY-End
                                                            Options at FY-End (#)                 ($)
                                        (Market Price on
                     Shares Acquired     Exercise Less           Exercisable/                Exercisable/
       Name          on Exercise (#)    Exercise Price)         Unexercisable                Unexercisable
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

<S>                       <C>               <C>                <C>                          <C>         
E. Thomas Arington          ---                ---             949,843/418,500              $4,426,902/---

Jeffrey T. Arington        8,000            $118,000            100,001/12,000               $543,705/---

Timothy J. Holt             ---               ---               83,334/10,000                $443,329/---

Ivan E. Pusecker (3)      23,000            $402,010            66,200/10,000                $224,990/---
</TABLE>






COMPENSATION OF DIRECTORS. During 1996, nonemployee directors of the Company
received an annual fee of $10,000, fees of $1,200 for each Board meeting
attended, plus reimbursement of expenses, and fees of $500 for each Board
meeting held by conference telephone. Committee meeting fees are paid at the
same rates as fees for Board meetings; however, no fees are paid for committee
meetings held on the same dates as Board meetings. No fees are paid to directors
who are also employees of the Company. Each nonemployee director also is
annually awarded nondiscretionary options to purchase 5,000 shares of the
Company's Common Stock and is reimbursed by the Company for up to $7,500 per
year in legal and financial consulting expenses.

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<PAGE>   31


The Company has an unfunded pension plan covering nonemployee directors who have
served on the Board for at least five years. No director who is, or at any time
during the five years prior to the end of service as a director was, an employee
of the Company may participate in the plan. The plan provides an annual benefit,
payable monthly from the time a participating director ceases to be a member of
the Board until death, equal to the director's most recent annual Board fee, as
adjusted annually to reflect changes in the Consumer Price Index. The right of a
director to receive benefits under the plan is forfeited if the director engages
in any activity determined by the Board to be contrary to the best interests of
the Company.

EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT. On March 30, 1994, the Company entered into an Amended and
Restated Employment Agreement (the "Agreement") with Mr. E. Thomas Arington. The
initial term of the Agreement continues until December 31, 1998, subject to
automatic annual extensions if notice of termination is not given by either
party prior to specified dates. The effect of the Agreement is to provide for an
initial five year employment term, with subsequent "rolling three year" minimum
terms. The Agreement may be amended by agreement between the Compensation
Committee of the Board of Directors and Mr. Arington.

Under the Agreement, Mr. Arington is to receive a salary in an amount to be set
by the Compensation Committee, but not less than $33,333 per month. For 1996,
the Compensation Committee had determined to increase Mr. Arington's salary to
$500,000 per year. In view of the Company's operating results, however, Mr.
Arington declined the increase and, in addition, during the periods February 26
to July 29 and November 9 to December 30, 1996, voluntarily reduced his salary
by 50% below that paid in 1995. The Agreement also entitles Mr. Arington to
receive an annual bonus equal to the following percentages of the Company's
income before taxes: 6% for 1996, and 5% for each of 1997 and 1998. After 1998,
a bonus will be paid in such a manner and amount as the Compensation Committee
might at that time determine. This incentive compensation arrangement was
approved by the Company's stockholders at the 1994 Annual Meeting of
Stockholders. Mr. Arington received no bonus in respect of 1996.

The Agreement provides for life and disability insurance for certain other 
customary benefits. Options to purchase 254,685 shares of Common Stock 
previously granted to Mr. Arington are continued by the Agreement. If Mr. 
Arington's employment is voluntarily terminated by him, or if he is terminated 
by the Company with cause, the Agreement provides that he will not compete 
with the Company for a period of one year after termination.

COMPENSATION COMMITTEE INTERLOCKS AND INSIDER PARTICIPATION. Mr. E. Thomas
Arington, the Company's Chief Executive Officer, determined the 1996 salaries of
the Company's other named executive officers, taking into consideration the
target range for total cash compensation established by the Compensation
Committee.

Certain indebtedness of the Company is guaranteed by Mr. Sundararaman, the
Company's Secretary and the Chairman of the Compensation Committee, as well as
by a former director and officer of the Company. As of December 31, 1996, the
amount of outstanding indebtedness subject to these guarantees was $877,342.

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<PAGE>   32


ITEM 12.  SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS AND MANAGEMENT.
-------------------------------------------------------------------------

         The following table sets forth, as of April 23, 1997, certain
information with regard to the beneficial ownership of the Company's common
stock by (i) each of the Company's stockholders known to hold more than 5% of
the outstanding shares of common stock, (ii) each director and current executive
officer named on the Summary Compensation Table, individually, and (iii) all
directors and executive officers of the Company as a group.

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
      Name                Beneficial Ownership
      ----                --------------------
                       Number Of Shares (1)  Percent
                       --------------------  -------

<S>                          <C>              <C>
E. Thomas Arington           1,839,479        11.6%
7155 East Kemper Road
Cincinnati, OH 45249

George W. Baughman              73,000           *

Derek G. Layton                  7,400           *

Stanley L. Morgan               77,000           *

S. Sundararaman                218,716         1.5%

Jeffrey T. Arington            141,164           *

Timothy J. Holt                107,575           *

All directors and            2,464,334        15.3%
executive officers
as a group (7 persons)

<FN>
*Less than one percent.

------------------------

(1)      Excludes shares of Common Stock subject to options which cannot be
         exercised within 60 days after April 23, 1997. Included options to
         purchase the following numbers of shares: Mr. E. Thomas Arington,
         1,054,468 shares; Mr. Baughman, 25,000 shares; Dr. Layton, 7,400
         shares; Mr. Morgan, 24,000 shares; Mr. Sundararaman, 15,000 shares; Mr.
         Jeffrey T. Arington, 105,001 shares; Mr. Holt, 88,334 shares; and all
         current directors and executive officers as a group, 1,319,203 shares.
</TABLE>

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<PAGE>   33



ITEM 13.  CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED TRANSACTIONS.
---------------------------------------------------------

         In late October 1996, the Company loaned Ivan E. Pusecker, then an
executive officer of the Company, $93,881 to assist him in resolving certain
financial circumstances. Mr. Pusecker remains as a highly-valued employee of the
Company. The loan bears interest at the prime rate, commencing January 1, 1997,
and is payable in full on December 31, 1997.

                                     PART IV

ITEM 14.  EXHIBITS, FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULES, AND REPORTS ON FORM 8-K.
---------------------------------------------------------------------------

(a) 1. All financial statements filed as a part of this report on Form 10-K are
    listed under Item 8, above.

    2. The following financial statement schedule is filed herewith:

                                                                      Page
                                                                      ----
                     Valuation and Qualifying Accounts                S-1

All other schedules are omitted because of the absence of conditions under which
they are required or because the information is shown in the financial
statements or notes thereto.

(b) Reports on Form 8-K:  None

(c) Exhibits

Exhibit Number       Description
--------------       -----------

         3.1         Certificate of Incorporation  (a)
         3.2         By-Laws  (b)

         4.1         Certificate of Designation, Preferences and Rights of
                           Series A Preferred Stock  (b)

         4.3         Rights Agreement between Duramed Pharmaceuticals, Inc. and 
                           The Provident Bank as Rights Agent dated as of 
                           August 17, 1988  (d)

        10.1         Loan Agreement between the State of Ohio Department of
                           Development and the Company dated April 25, 1985  (a)

        10.2         Development and Construction Loan Agreement dated as of 
                           September 16, 1994 between the Company and The 
                           Provident Bank  (e)

        10.3         Promissory Note - Variable Rate Mortgage Loan dated 
                           September 16, 1994 from the Company to The Provident 
                           Bank  (e)

        10.4         Amended and Restated Loan and Security Agreement dated as 
                           of December 31, 1994 between the Company and The 
                           Provident Bank  (c)

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<PAGE>   34



        10.5         Amended and Restated Promissory Note (Revolving Credit) 
                           dated December 31, 1994 from the Company to The 
                           Provident Bank  (c)

        10.6         First Amendment to Amended and Restated Loan and Security
                           Agreement dated August 22, 1995 between the Company 
                           and The Provident Bank  (f)

        10.7         Second Amendment to Amended and Restated Loan and Security
                           Agreement dated September 30, 1995 between the 
                           Company and The Provident Bank  (f)

        10.8         Third Amendment to Amended and Restated Loan and Security
                           Agreement dated December 22, 1995 between the 
                           Company and The Provident Bank  (g)

        10.9         Fourth Amendment to Amended and Restated Loan and Security 
                           Agreement dated March 31, 1997 between the Company 
                           and The Provident Bank*

        10.10        Warrant for the purchase of 200,000 shares of common stock 
                           between the Company and The Provident Bank  (f)

        10.11        Form of warrant issued to shareholders of Hallmark 
                           Pharmaceuticals, Inc.  (k)

        10.12        Executive Compensation Plans and Arrangements

                         (i)   Amended and Restated Employment Agreement dated 
                               as of March 30, 1994 between the Company and
                               E. Thomas Arington (h)

                         (ii)  Life and disability insurance policies for the 
                               benefit of E. Thomas Arington  (i)

                         (iii) Life insurance policy for the benefit of Timothy
                               J. Holt  (i)

                         (iv)  1988 Stock Option Plan  (j)

                         (v)   1991 Stock Option Plan for Nonemployee Directors
                               (j)

        11                Statement regarding computation of earnings per share*
        23                Consent of Independent Auditors*
        24                Powers of Attorney*
        27                Financial Data Schedule*

-----------------
*Previously filed.

(a)      Filed as an Exhibit to Registration Statement No. 33-8215-C and
         incorporated herein by reference.

(b)      Filed as an Exhibit to the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the
         year ended December 31, 1988 and incorporated herein by reference.

(c)      Filed as an Exhibit to the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the
         year ended December 31, 1994 and incorporated herein by reference.

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<PAGE>   35


(d)      Filed as an Exhibit to the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K, Date
         of Report August 28, 1988, and incorporated herein by reference.

(e)      Filed as an Exhibit to the Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for
         the quarter ended September 30, 1994 and incorporated herein by
         reference.

(f)      Filed as an Exhibit to the Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for
         the quarter ended September 30, 1995 and incorporated herein by
         reference.

(g)      Filed as an Exhibit to the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the
         year ended December 31, 1995 and incorporated herein by reference.

(h)      Filed as an Exhibit to the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the
         year ended December 31, 1993 and incorporated herein by reference.

(i)      Filed as an Exhibit to the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the
         year ended December 31, 1992 and incorporated herein by reference.

(j)      Filed as an Exhibit to the Company's Proxy Statement relating to the
         1993 Annual Meeting of Stockholders and incorporated herein by
         reference.

(k)      Filed as an Exhibit to the Company's Registration Statement on Form
         S-4, No. 333-06901, and incorporated herein by reference.

The Company will furnish to the Commission, upon request, its long-term debt
instruments not listed in this Item.

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<PAGE>   36


                                   SIGNATURES

   
Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange
Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this amended report to be signed on
its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized, as of the 18th day of
August 1997.
    

                                          DURAMED PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.

                                          BY:  /s/ Timothy J. Holt
                                               ---------------------------------
                                                 Timothy J, Holt
                                                 Senior Vice President
                                                 Finance and Administration


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<PAGE>   37

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                                    250 East Fifth Street
                                    Cincinnati, Ohio 45202


                        Report of Independent Auditors


The Board of Directors
Duramed Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

   
We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of Duramed
Pharmaceuticals, Inc. as of December 31, 1996 and 1995, and the related
consolidated statements of operations, stockholders' equity and cash
flows for each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 1996. Our
audits also include the financial statement schedule listed in the index at
Item 14(a). These financial statements and schedule are the responsibility of
the Company's management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these
financial statements and schedule based on our audits.
    

We conducted our audits in accordance with generally accepted auditing
standards. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain
reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of
material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence
supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. An audit
also includes assessing the accounting principles used and significant
estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall financial
statement presentation. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis
for our opinion.

In our opinion, the consolidated financial statements referred to above present
fairly, in all material respects, the consolidated financial position of
Duramed Pharmaceuticals, Inc. at December 31, 1996 and 1995, and the
consolidated results of its operations and its cash flows for each of the three
years in a period ended December 31, 1996, in conformity with generally
accepted accounting principles.  Also, in our opinion, the related financial
statement taken as a whole, presents fairly in all material respects, the
information set forth therein.


                                                    /s/ Ernst & Young LLP


Cincinnati, Ohio
March 27, 1997
Except for Notes L and M, as to which the dates are
May 5, 1997 and June 4, 1997, respectively


                                     F-1


<PAGE>   38
DURAMED PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
ASSETS

<TABLE>                                              
<CAPTION>
December 31,                                           1996             1995
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
<S>                                                <C>               <C>        
Current assets:
      Cash and cash equivalents                    $ 1,811,182       $     2,600
      Trade accounts receivable,
          less allowance for doubtful
          accounts:  1996 - $1,339,000
          1995 - $576,000                            7,460,452         8,543,411
       Inventories                                  13,188,627         9,423,326
       Prepaid expenses and other assets             1,455,251         1,276,213
       Deferred taxes                                     --           1,797,000
                                                   -----------       -----------
                 Total current assets               23,915,512        21,042,550
                                                   -----------       -----------
Property, plant and equipment - net                 29,302,056        20,342,945
                                                   -----------       -----------


Other assets:
       Deposits and other assets                       416,288         1,687,816
       Deferred taxes                                     --           2,104,000
                                                   -----------       -----------
                 Total other assets                    416,288         3,791,816
                                                   -----------       -----------

Total assets                                       $53,633,856       $45,177,311
                                                   ===========       ===========
</TABLE>

See accompanying notes.


                                      F-2
<PAGE>   39

DURAMED PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
December 31,                                                                                          1996                  1995
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
<S>                                                                                           <C>                   <C>         
Current liabilities:
     Accounts payable                                                                            $  4,461,434          $  3,625,593
     Accrued liabilities                                                                            5,178,068             4,505,907
     Current portion of long-term debt
           and other liabilities                                                                    3,363,798             7,169,374
      Current portion of capital lease obligations                                                  1,113,114             1,140,658
                                                                                                 ------------          ------------

                    Total current liabilities                                                      14,116,414            16,441,532
                                                                                                 ------------          ------------

Long-term debt, less current portion                                                                9,989,461            17,236,736
Long-term capital leases, less current portion                                                      1,727,587             1,706,836
Other long-term liabilities                                                                           161,171               893,885
                                                                                                 ------------          ------------

                    Total liabilities                                                              25,994,633            36,278,989
                                                                                                 ------------          ------------

Stockholders' equity:
      Common stock - authorized 50,000,000 shares, par value $.01; issued and
           outstanding 14,603,516 and 8,074,449 shares in 1996 and 1995,
           respectively                                                                               146,035                80,744
      Convertible Preferred Stock Series B,
           par value $.001; issued and outstanding
           6,059 and 74,659 shares in 1996 and 1995,
           respectively                                                                                     6                    75
      Convertible Preferred Stock Series C,
           stated value $100;  issued and outstanding
           -0- and 120,000 shares in 1996 and 1995,
           respectively                                                                                  --              12,000,000
      Convertible Preferred Stock Series D,
           stated value $100; -0- shares issued and
           outstanding in 1996 and 1995                                                                  --                     --
      Additional paid-in capital                                                                   80,073,586            24,686,871
      Accumulated deficit                                                                         (52,580,404)          (27,869,368)
                                                                                                 ------------          ------------
                    Total stockholders' equity                                                     27,639,223             8,898,322
                                                                                                 ------------          ------------

Total liabilities and stockholders' equity                                                       $ 53,633,856          $ 45,177,311
                                                                                                 ============          ============
</TABLE>


See accompanying notes.


                                      F-3
<PAGE>   40

DURAMED PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Year ended December 31,                                                     1996                    1995                   1994
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
<S>                                                                   <C>                     <C>                    <C>
Net sales                                                              $ 43,855,014            $ 49,623,526            $ 45,274,362
Cost of goods sold                                                       31,679,577              29,705,677              25,190,330
                                                                       ------------            ------------            ------------
           Gross profit                                                  12,175,437              19,917,849              20,084,032
                                                                       ------------            ------------            ------------

Operating expenses:
       Product development                                               10,238,395               5,952,694               1,860,824
       Purchase of in-process
            research and development                                      8,557,275                    --                      --
       Selling                                                            4,518,600               3,629,105               2,847,473
       General and administrative                                         7,820,757               8,602,405               7,360,716
                                                                       ------------            ------------            ------------
                                                                         31,135,027              18,184,204              12,069,013
                                                                       ------------            ------------            ------------

           Operating (loss) income                                      (18,959,590)              1,733,645               8,015,019

Net interest expense                                                      1,850,446               2,724,593               2,249,902
                                                                       ------------            ------------            ------------

           (Loss) income before income taxes
                  and preferred stock dividends                         (20,810,036)               (990,948)              5,765,117

Income taxes                                                              3,901,000                    --                (3,785,750)
                                                                       ------------            ------------            ------------

           Net (loss) income                                            (24,711,036)               (990,948)              9,550,867

Preferred stock dividends                                                   929,471                 122,739                    --
                                                                       ------------            ------------            ------------

Net (loss) income available to
     common shareholders                                               ($25,640,507)           ($ 1,113,687)           $  9,550,867
                                                                       ============            ============            ============


Net (loss) income per average common
     and common equivalent shares outstanding:

     Primary                                                           ($      2.44)           ($      0.14)           $       0.93
                                                                       ============            ============            ============

     Fully diluted                                                     ($      2.44)           ($      0.14)           $       0.91
                                                                       ============            ============            ============

Weighted average number of common and common
     equivalent shares outstanding:

     Primary                                                             10,522,213               8,026,359              10,248,315
                                                                       ============            ============            ============

     Fully diluted                                                       10,522,213               8,026,359              10,509,695
                                                                       ============            ============            ============


</TABLE>

See accompanying notes.

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                          DURAMED PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
                 CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                                                                      
                                               Preferred Stock                      Common Stock       Additional     Deferred  
                                    -------------------------------------       ----------------------  Paid-In      Financing  
                                    Series B       Series C      Series D        Shares      Amount      Capital      Capital   
                                    -------------------------------------       ---------------------- ----------    ---------  
<S>                              <C>         <C>           <C>               <C>          <C>        <C>           <C>          
BALANCE - DECEMBER 31, 1993            $75            ---            ---       7,302,388    $73,023   $24,976,649   ($605,200)
Issuance of stock in connection
    with the Company's 401(k) plan     ---            ---            ---          16,882        169       149,675        ---    
Amortization of deferred
    financing charge                   ---            ---            ---             ---        ---           ---     605,200    
Issuance of stock in connection
    with stock options                 ---            ---            ---         598,838      5,988      291,941          ---    
Issuance of stock in connection
    with exercised warrants            ---            ---            ---          50,000       500        149,500         ---    
Net income for 1994                    ---            ---            ---             ---        ---           ---         ---    
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
BALANCE - DECEMBER 31, 1994             75            ---            ---       7,968,108     79,680    25,567,765         ---   
Issuance of stock in connection
    with benefit plans                 ---            ---            ---          14,250        143       228,174         ---    
Issuance of stock in connection
    with stock options                 ---            ---            ---          92,091        921       256,142         ---    
Issuance of Series C
    Convertible Preferred Stock        ---     12,000,000            ---             ---        ---    (1,242,471)        ---    
Net loss for 1995                      ---            ---            ---             ---        ---           ---         ---    
Preferred Series C Stock dividends     ---            ---            ---             ---        ---      (122,739)        ---    
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
BALANCE - DECEMBER 31, 1995             75     12,000,000            ---       8,074,449     80,744    24,686,871         ---   
Issuance of stock in connection
    with benefit plans                 ---            ---            ---          12,486        125       187,099         ---    
Issuance of stock in connection
    with stock options                 ---            ---            ---         349,838      3,499       929,640         ---    
Issuance of stock in settlement
    of certain liabilities             ---            ---            ---             723          7        12,379         ---    
Issuance of stock in connection
    with Hallmark acquisition          ---            ---            ---         640,000      6,400    11,093,600         ---    
Issuance of Series C
    Preferred Stock                    ---     12,000,000            ---             ---        ---    (1,142,633)        ---    
Issuance of Series D
    Preferred Stock                    ---            ---     20,000,000             ---        ---    (1,051,165)        ---    
Conversion of Series B
    Preferred Stock                    (69)           ---            ---         686,000      6,860        (6,791)        ---    
Conversion of Series C
    Preferred Stock                    ---    (24,000,000)           ---       1,672,417     16,724    23,983,276         ---    
Conversion of Series D
    Preferred Stock                    ---            ---    (20,000,000)      2,832,966     28,330    19,971,670         ---    
Conversion of Convertible Note         ---            ---            ---         334,637      3,346     2,339,111         ---    
Net loss for 1996                      ---            ---            ---             ---        ---                         
Series C Preferred Stock dividends     ---            ---            ---             ---        ---      (929,471)        ---    

                                    -------    ----------    -----------      ----------   --------   -----------    --------  
BALANCE - DECEMBER 31, 1996             $6            ---            ---      14,603,516   $146,035   $80,073,586    $    ---
                                    =======    ==========    ===========      ==========   ========   ===========    ======== 

<CAPTION>
                                                                                                                      
                                      Accumulated
                                        Deficit         Total
                                     -------------  ------------
<S>                                <C>              <C>        
BALANCE - DECEMBER 31, 1993          ($36,429,287)  ($11,984,740)
Issuance of stock in connection
    with the Company's 401(k) plan            ---        149,844
Amortization of deferred
    financing charge                          ---        605,200
Issuance of stock in connection
    with stock options                        ---        297,929
Issuance of stock in connection
    with exercised warrants                   ---        150,000
Net income for 1994                     9,550,867      9,550,867
-----------------------------------------------------------------
BALANCE - DECEMBER 31, 1994           (26,878,420)    (1,230,900)
Issuance of stock in connection
    with benefit plans                        ---        228,317
Issuance of stock in connection
    with stock options                        ---        257,063
Issuance of Series C
    Convertible Preferred Stock               ---     10,757,529
Net loss for 1995                        (990,948)      (990,948)
Preferred Series C Stock dividends            ---       (122,739)
-----------------------------------------------------------------
BALANCE - DECEMBER 31, 1995           (27,869,368)     8,898,322
Issuance of stock in connection
    with benefit plans                        ---        187,224
Issuance of stock in connection
    with stock options                        ---        933,139
Issuance of stock in settlement
    of certain liabilities                    ---         12,386
Issuance of stock in connection
    with Hallmark acquisition                 ---     11,100,000
Issuance of Series C
    Preferred Stock                           ---     10,857,367
Issuance of Series D
    Preferred Stock                           ---     18,948,835
Conversion of Series B
    Preferred Stock                           ---            ---
Conversion of Series C
    Preferred Stock                           ---            ---
Conversion of Series D
    Preferred Stock                           ---            ---
Conversion of Convertible Note                ---      2,342,457
Net loss for 1996                     (24,711,036)   (24,711,036)
Series C Preferred Stock dividends            ---       (929,471)

                                     ------------    -----------
BALANCE - DECEMBER 31, 1996          ($52,580,404)   $27,639,223
                                     ============    ===========


See accompanying notes.
</TABLE>
<PAGE>   42
DURAMED PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>

Year Ended December 31,                                                        1996                   1995                1994
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
<S>                                                                     <C>                     <C>                   <C>
Cash flows from operating activities:
     Net (loss) income                                                      ($24,711,036)         $   (990,948)         $ 9,550,867
Adjustments to reconcile net (loss) income to net
     cash (used in) provided by operating activities:
     Deferred taxes                                                            3,901,000                  --             (3,901,000)
     Depreciation and amortization                                             2,065,240             1,837,382            2,064,429
     Recognition of deferred revenues                                           (500,000)           (1,500,000)                --
     Provision for doubtful accounts                                           1,213,808                84,773              119,140
     Purchase of in-process research and development                           8,557,275                  --                   --
     Common stock issued in connection with
          employee compensation plans                                            187,224               228,317              149,844

Changes in assets and liabilities:
    Trade accounts receivable                                                   (130,849)           (3,365,757)            (222,428)
     Inventories                                                              (3,703,937)             (999,639)          (2,703,265)
     Prepaid expenses and other assets                                           106,720                42,360             (299,443)
     Accounts payable                                                            818,003              (214,476)          (1,174,933)
     Accrued liabilities                                                         502,589            (1,063,073)            (202,496)
     Other                                                                      (118,248)              (82,395)            (124,069)
                                                                            ------------          ------------          -----------
Net cash (used in) provided by operating activities                          (11,812,211)           (6,023,456)           3,256,646
                                                                            ------------          ------------          -----------

Investing activities:
    Capital expenditures                                                      (5,244,306)           (5,248,610)          (6,165,584)
    Payments in connection with acquisition                                   (1,577,649)                 --                   --
                                                                            ------------          ------------          -----------
Net cash (used for) investing activities                                      (6,821,955)           (5,248,610)          (6,165,584)
                                                                            ------------          ------------          -----------

Cash flows from financing activities:
     Payments of long-term debt,
          including current maturities                                        (7,688,898)           (9,025,422)            (810,721)
     Net (decrease) increase in revolving credit facility                     (8,664,861)            1,199,692           (2,723,330)
     Long-term borrowings                                                      6,839,789             8,082,904            5,996,160
     Issuance of preferred stock - net                                        29,806,202            10,757,529                 --
     Issuance of common stock                                                    945,525               257,063              447,929
     Dividends paid                                                             (795,009)                 --                   --
                                                                            ------------          ------------          -----------
Net cash provided by financing activities                                     20,442,748            11,271,766            2,910,038
                                                                            ------------          ------------          -----------

Net change in cash                                                             1,808,582                  (300)               1,100
Cash at beginning of period                                                        2,600                 2,900                1,800
                                                                            ------------          ------------          -----------
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period                                  $  1,811,182          $      2,600          $     2,900
                                                                            ============          ============          ===========

Supplemental cash flow disclosures:
     Interest paid                                                          $  1,901,092          $  2,724,376          $ 1,776,457
     Income taxes paid                                                              --                 105,000               88,000

</TABLE>
See accompanying notes.
<PAGE>   43


DURAMED PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

NOTE A. ACCOUNTING POLICIES

The Company's Business
----------------------

Duramed Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (the "Company" or "Duramed") develops,
manufactures and markets generic prescription pharmaceutical products in tablet,
capsule and liquid forms to customers throughout the United States.

A summary of the principal accounting policies followed in preparation of the
consolidated financial statements is set forth below.

Principles of Consolidation
---------------------------

The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company and
its subsidiaries, all of which are wholly owned. Significant intercompany
accounts and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation. Goodwill
related to acquisitions is being amortized over ten years.

Cash
----

Duramed considers all investments with a maturity of three months or less as of
the date of purchase to be cash equivalents. As of December 31, 1996, the
Company had short term investments classified as cash equivalents of
approximately $1.8 million. The Company's 1995 cash balance represented only the
balance maintained in internal cash funds. During the first half of 1996 and
throughout 1995, the Company's day-to-day operations were funded and financed
through its revolving credit facility.

Inventories
-----------

Inventories are stated at the lower of cost (first-in, first-out) or market.
Components of inventories include:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                     December 31,
                           ---------------------------------
                               1996                1995
                           ---------------------------------
<S>                        <C>                 <C>         
Raw materials              $  6,767,105        $  5,730,160
Work-in-process                 452,905             261,671
Finished goods                7,520,247           3,982,950
Obsolescence reserve         (1,551,630)           (551,455)
                           ------------        ------------
      Net inventory        $ 13,188,627        $  9,423,326
                           ============        ============
</TABLE>


Inventories include approximately $3.0 and $1.3 million (net of inventory funded
by a joint venture partner) of inventory costs at December 31, 1996 and December
31, 1995, respectively, consisting both of raw materials and conversion costs,
relating to the conjugated estrogens

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product, for which the Company is awaiting regulatory approval. See "Note L. FDA
Notification" for the current regulatory status of the Company's conjugated
estrogens product.

The drugs and other raw materials used in the Company's products are purchased
through United States distributors for foreign and domestic manufacturers of
bulk pharmaceutical chemicals and are generally available from numerous
sources. The federal drug application process requires specification and
approval of raw material suppliers. If raw materials from all specified 
suppliers become unavailable, Food and Drug Administration ("FDA") approval of
a new supplier is required, which can cause a delay of six months or more in
the manufacture of the drug involved. To date, the Company has not experienced
any significant delays and generally specifies two or more suppliers in all
drug applications.

Property, Plant and Equipment
-----------------------------

Property, plant and equipment are stated at cost. Depreciation and amortization
is provided using principally the straight-line method over the estimated useful
lives of the assets. Major renewals and improvements are capitalized, while
ordinary maintenance and repairs are expensed. Property, plant and equipment
consist of the following:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                December 31,        
                                        ----------------------------          Estimated
                                            1996             1995            Useful Life
                                        -----------------------------       -------------
<S>                                     <C>               <C>               <C>
Land                                    $ 1,000,000       $ 1,000,000
Buildings and improvements               18,211,740        15,897,964       20 to 30 Years
Equipment, furniture and fixtures        23,589,782        15,182,693        3 to 10 Years
                                        -----------       -----------
                                         42,801,522        32,080,657

Less accumulated

   depreciation and amortization         13,499,466        11,737,712
                                        -----------       -----------
                                        $29,302,056       $20,342,945
                                        ===========       ===========
</TABLE>

Product Development Costs
-------------------------

Product development costs are charged to expense when incurred, net of
reimbursements received from Schein Pharmaceutical, Inc. ("Schein") which
amounted to $1.1 million, $2.8 million, and $2.5 million in 1996, 1995 and 1994,
respectively, per the contractual agreement (See Note C). The reported costs
include specifically identifiable expenses and an allocation of certain expenses
shared with the other departments within the Company.

Revenue Recognition
-------------------

The Company recognizes revenue at the time it ships product and provides for
returns and allowances based upon historical trends.

Concentration of Risk
---------------------

The financial instrument that potentially subjects the Company to credit risk is
accounts receivable. The Company sells its products to drug wholesalers, private
label distributors, drug

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store chains, health maintenance organizations, hospitals, nursing homes,
retiree organizations, mail order distributors, other drug manufacturers, mass
merchandisers and governmental agencies. The credit risk associated with this
financial instrument is believed by the Company to be limited due to the large
number of customers (no of the Company's sales), their geographic dispersion and
the performance of certain credit evaluation procedures.

   
The Company's current product line is limited and the Company's current
operating results are heavily dependent on the performance of its
methylprednisolone product. FDA approval is required before most prescription
drug products can be marketed. The Company has Abbreviated New Drug Applications
("ANDAs") for several products on file with the FDA. The Company is unable to
determine when or if it will obtain approval on these ANDA submissions.
    

In the absence of resources provided by new product sales, the additional
capital which will be required in order to execute the Company's expanded
business plan, which includes significantly expanded product development and
business development activities to broaden the Company's current product lines,
will have to be acquired from other sources or the business plan will have to be
scaled back.

Net (Loss) Income Per Share
---------------------------

The fully diluted and primary per share calculations are computed using weighted
average common shares outstanding and common equivalent shares, which include
dilutive options, warrants and convertible preferred stock. Net loss per share
is computed using the weighted average of common shares outstanding only.
Recognition of outstanding options and warrants in computing net loss per share
is not required as their effect would be antidilutive.

Use of Estimates
----------------

The preparation of the financial statements in conformity with generally
accepted accounting principles requires management to make estimates and
assumptions that affect the amounts reported in the financial statements and
accompanying notes. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

NOTE B.        ACQUISITIONS

On September 13, 1996, Duramed completed the acquisition of the assets and
business of Hallmark Pharmaceuticals, Inc. ("Hallmark"), a privately held
pharmaceutical development company headquartered in Somerset, N.J. with
technical expertise and capabilities with respect to advanced drug delivery
systems technologies. As consideration, Duramed issued 640,000 shares of the
Company's common stock, and warrants to purchase 400,000 shares of common stock
at a purchase price of $25, and assumed certain obligations of Hallmark, a
portion of which Duramed paid off at closing. Also, as part of the accounting
for the acquisition of Hallmark, the Company


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<PAGE>   46


incurred a charge of $847,200, net of related obligations, for the impairment of
value on the Company's marketing rights to a product which had been scheduled
for development by another entity, which Hallmark had made significant progress
in developing.

This acquisition was accounted for by the purchase method of accounting, and is
summarized below:

<TABLE>
<S>                                                       <C>         
Fair value of assets acquired                             $  5,806,441
Liabilities assumed                                         (1,921,795)
                                                          ------------
                                                             3,884,646

Impairment of value - product marketing rights                (847,200)
                                                          ------------
                                                             3,037,446
                                                          ------------

Purchase price:
     Fair market value of common stock and warrants         11,100,000
     Cash (including related acquisition costs)                494,721
                                                          ------------
                                                            11,594,721
                                                          ------------

Purchase of in-process research and development           $  8,557,275
                                                          ============
</TABLE>


The amount of the purchase of in-process research and development was determined
by using a discounted cash flow analysis applied to the anticipated profits from
products in development at Hallmark, and considered the costs to commercialize
these products and the expected probability of success in their development. The
technologies acquired will be applied towards the development of specific
products which require FDA approval to commercialize, and accordingly, are
deemed to have no alternative future use.

For the year ended December 31, 1996 the Company's results of operations, on a
pro forma basis as if Hallmark had been acquired at the beginning of the year,
would not be materially different from the results reported. Results of
operations on a pro forma basis for the year ended December 31, 1995 would
reflect no change in sales or revenues, with incremental product development
expenses and net losses of $3.4 million, resulting in a pro forma net loss of
$4.5 million, or $.56 net loss per share.

Duramed's financial statements reflect the full consolidation of Hallmark's
accounts since the date of acquisition.

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NOTE C.   STRATEGIC ALLIANCES

On June 26, 1992, the Company signed an agreement with Schein Pharmaceutical,
Inc. ("Schein") for the development, manufacture and marketing of a new
formulation of conjugated estrogens tablets, the generic equivalent of the brand
name product Premarin(R). Under the agreement, Schein provides project funding
and technical assistance while Duramed is responsible for product development
and manufacturing; both firms will participate in the marketing and distribution
of the products. The conjugated estrogens products have been formulated and are
designed to meet the bioequivalence guidance established by the FDA in late
1991. On September 27, 1994 the Company filed an ANDA for the .625 mg strength
of conjugated estrogens. Subsequently, the Company has filed ANDAs covering the
other dosage strengths of this product. In order to market the .625 mg strength,
as well as other dosage strengths, FDA approval is required. On March 19, 1997,
in response to questions raised at a Senate committee meeting, Dr. Janet
Woodcock, Director of Drug Evaluation and Research at the FDA, stated that a
scientific conclusion has been made on generic conjugated estrogens, but
provided no details about the decision and no specific time frame for announcing
it. Dr. Woodcock further stated that the conclusion needs to be articulated into
a series of regulatory actions and indicated that this will happen as
expeditiously as possible. At this time, the Company is unable to determine when
or if it will obtain FDA approval to market conjugated estrogens. Product
development expenditures in 1996, 1995 and 1994 are net of reimbursements
received from Schein pursuant to this agreement.

On June 2, 1994 the Company executed distribution, marketing and related
agreements with Ortho-McNeil Pharmaceutical Corporation ("Ortho-McNeil"). Under
the terms of the agreements Duramed received the non-exclusive distribution
rights to the Ortho-McNeil products Acetaminophen with Codeine, Tolmetin sodium,
Tolmetin sodium DS and Oxycodone with Acetaminophen, as well as an extension of
the distribution term for the Ortho-McNeil product Estropipate. The distribution
agreement for each of these products specifies a term of ten years, subject to
reduction to three years (if not extended) from the date of first sale if
Duramed's conjugated estrogens product is not approved by the FDA by June 30,
1996. Such approval was not received by June 30, 1996. Duramed commenced
marketing Estropipate during the fourth quarter of 1993 and the other
Ortho-McNeil products during the fourth quarter of 1994. Duramed is discussing
an extension of these rights with Ortho-McNeil and, based on discussions to
date, believes that the distribution rights to these products will be extended.
Loss of these distribution rights would likely have a material adverse effect
upon the Company's results of operations. In addition to the distribution rights
for the products, Ortho-McNeil provided $2 million in cash to defray a portion
of the costs associated with the pursuit of approval and commercial launch of
conjugated estrogens incurred during 1995 and 1996. The $2.0 million payment is
not required to be repaid to Ortho-McNeil and has been amortized into income
(1995 - $1.5 million; 1996 - $.5 million) to properly match the period during
which expenses were incurred. In addition, Ortho-McNeil provided the use of $4.0
million in equipment for the Company's hormone replacement therapy ("HRT")
facility expansion and Ortho-McNeil's parent, Johnson & Johnson, guaranteed a
$5.5 million construction loan for the HRT facility expansion. Under the terms
of the agreement,

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if FDA approval of the conjugated estrogens product had been obtained by June
1996, title to the equipment would have transferred to the Company over a
specified period. Since this requirement was not met, the Company may be
required, at Ortho-McNeil's option, either to return the equipment or to
purchase it at its fair market value at that time. If the Company is required to
purchase the equipment, the purchase price plus interest at the current prime
rate will be payable on a quarterly basis over three years. In the fourth
quarter of 1996, based upon the preceding factors the Company capitalized $4.0
million in equipment and recorded a $4.0 million liability for the equipment
provided by Ortho-McNeil (see Note E). In addition, Ortho-McNeil was to receive
royalties and to participate in marketing of the Company's conjugated estrogens
products and share in the profits if the Company is successful in bringing the
products to market. Duramed and Ortho-McNeil are cooperating to amend the
obligations of the original agreements regarding conjugated estrogens. Both
parties believe that it would be in their best interest to not engage the
Ortho-NcNeil sales force, and to substitute a fixed payment to Ortho-McNeil in
place of the current payment arrangements. At this time, no agreement has been
reached as to the amount of any fixed payment and the Company cannot predict the
outcome of these discussions.

The Company has agreements with several manufacturers whereby the Company
markets and distributes their generic prescription drug products. The terms of
these agreements vary, but typically provide for a sharing of profits between
the Company and the manufacturer. For the years ended December 31, 1996, 1995
and 1994, respectively, the percentages of the Company's sales comprised of
products purchased from others and resold were 35%, 31%, and 28%. The gross
profit generated by these sales was approximately $2.6 million in 1996, $3.3
million in 1995, and $3.6 million in 1994.

NOTE D.         ACCRUED LIABILITIES

The Company's accrued liabilities consist of the following:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                             December 31,
                                     ---------------------------
                                        1996             1995
                                     ---------------------------
<S>                                  <C>              <C>       
Wages and other compensation         $2,136,180       $1,414,212
Taxes, other than income taxes          477,826          582,272
Accrued bio-studies                     606,728          150,000
Accrued Medicaid rebates                267,867          157,609
Accrued interest                        177,636          228,282
Other                                 1,511,831        1,973,532
                                     ----------       ----------
                                     $5,178,068       $4,505,907
                                     ==========       ==========
</TABLE>


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<PAGE>   49


NOTE E.        DEBT AND OTHER LONG-TERM LIABILITIES

The Company's debt consists of the following:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                   December 31,
                                            -----------------------------
                                                1996             1995
                                            -----------------------------
<S>                                         <C>               <C>        
Revolving credit facility                   $       ---       $ 8,664,861
Term note                                           ---         4,500,000
Manufacturing facility expansion loan         5,500,000         5,500,000
Equipment liability                           4,000,000               ---
Equipment loan                                2,118,979         1,080,155
Note payable to State of Ohio                   877,342         1,060,770
Convertible note                                    ---         2,121,465
Installment notes payable                       124,415           236,039
                                            -----------       -----------
                                             12,620,736        23,163,290
Less amount classified as current             2,631,275         5,926,554
                                            -----------       -----------
                                            $ 9,989,461       $17,236,736
                                            ===========       ===========
</TABLE>


During 1996, the Company funded its operations with net proceeds received from
the private placements of its Series C and Series D Convertible Preferred Stock
(the second stage of Series C Stock issuance provided net proceeds of
approximately $10.9 million in February 1996, and the Series D Stock issuance
generated net proceeds of approximately $19.0 million in August 1996).

The Company utilized a portion of the proceeds from its Preferred Stock
issuances to pay off its revolving credit facility. The amended terms of the
revolving credit facility permit the Company to borrow up to $12.5 million based
upon eligible collateral ($10.4 million as of December 31,1996). The Company's
bank, however, has stated that it is not willing to allow the Company to borrow
up to the full collateral value, unless the Company's operating results
substantially improve or the Company obtains additional sources of financing.
The bank has notified the Company that it will advance up to $6.5 million based
upon current financial condition and operating performance. Borrowings on the
revolving credit facility bear interest at the rate of prime plus 1%, and are
collateralized by substantially all assets of the Company including inventory,
receivables and the manufacturing facility. As of December 31, 1996, the Company
had no outstanding borrowings drawn against the revolving credit facility. As of
March 27, 1997, the Company had no remaining short term cash equivalent
investments, and had drawn $1.5 million against the revolving credit facility.

During 1996 the Company paid off its term note. At December 31, 1995, this term
note had a $4.5 million outstanding principal balance.

The manufacturing facility expansion loan is a ten year $5.5 million facility
which provided a portion of the financing for the expansion of the Company's
manufacturing facility and is

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supported by a loan guaranty from Johnson & Johnson. Principal payments on this
loan commenced on January 1, 1997. Interest is payable monthly based upon the
prime rate.

The equipment liability of $4.0 million at December 31, 1996 represents an
obligation to Ortho-McNeil for equipment that was provided in connection with
the Company's facility expansion that was completed in 1995. The Company and
Ortho-McNeil are currently in negotiations, which could revise the terms of the
agreement and the repayment schedule for this equipment. However, based on the
current agreement terms, if Ortho-McNeil requires Duramed to purchase the
equipment, repayments would be established on the basis of equal quarterly
payments over a three year period based upon the fair market value of the
equipment at the time, and the obligation would be subject to interest at the
prime rate in effect.

The equipment loans represent financing by the Company's bank for equipment
purchases, bear interest at the rate of prime plus 1%, and require monthly
installments of principal and interest. One of the loans is payable over a three
year term and requires a monthly principal payment of $42,355 plus interest
through April 1, 1999; the other loan is payable over a five year term and
requires a monthly principal payment of $23,925 plus interest through March 1,
2000. These loans are collateralized by the assets financed.

The note payable to the State of Ohio is secured by the Company's manufacturing
facility. The loan bears interest at 7.5%. In the third quarter of 1996, the
State waived the balloon payment that was due on November 1, 1996 and revised
the terms to require minimum monthly payments of $20,394 through November 1,
2000, and certain other payments as defined by the agreement. This debt is
personally guaranteed by a former officer and by a director.

The convertible note represents funds advanced in July 1995 from a joint venture
partner. The interest was a variable rate approximating prime rate plus 3%,
compounded annually, and both principal and interest were due at maturity on
July 10, 1998. As amended, at the option of the lender the principal amount of
the note and accrued interest were convertible to shares of Duramed common stock
at a conversion price 15% below the average of the closing bid prices of the
common stock of the Company over the ten day trading period ending the day prior
to the date of conversion, at a conversion price which could not be less than
$7.00 per share, nor more than $14.44 per share. In December 1996, the lender
exercised the conversion option and received in place of the repayment of
$2,342,457 of principal and accrued interest, 334,637 shares of Duramed common
stock, based on a conversion price of $7.00 per share.

Other long-term debt also includes facilities of varying amounts and terms which
are generally collateralized by the assets financed.

The carrying value of the Company's debt approximates fair market value.

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The Company's other long-term liabilities consist of the following:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                 December 31,
                                          ---------------------------
                                            1996              1995
                                          ---------------------------
<S>                                       <C>              <C>       
Abandoned facility obligation - net       $  893,694       $1,636,705
Deferred revenue                               ---            500,000
                                          ----------       ----------

                                             893,694        2,136,705
Less amount classified as current            732,523        1,242,820
                                          ----------       ----------
                                          $  161,171       $  893,885
                                          ==========       ==========
</TABLE>

The abandoned facility obligation represents the amounts due, net of sublease
income, under terms of a lease which extends through September 30, 1998. Due to
the Company's financial condition at the time, the Company was unable to meet
its commitments under the lease and vacated the facility in 1991. The facility
was sublet for a period of five years in 1992. In 1994 the Company commenced
payment of its current net obligations under the lease and also commenced
quarterly payments on the accumulated outstanding balance.

In December 1996, the Company was advised that the current tenant had renewed,
for a five year term, its sublease on the building. As a result of the renewal,
the Company's obligation was reduced by approximately $330,000, which was
recorded as a reduction of general and administrative expenses. Additionally, in
the first quarter of 1997, the Company reached agreement with the lessor and
settled the remaining obligation through the issuance of 89,369 shares of
Duramed common stock.

The $500,000 in deferred revenue at December 31, 1995 represents the unamortized
balance from the $2.0 million cash received from Ortho-McNeil pursuant to the
terms of distribution and marketing agreements entered into in 1994 (see Note
C). The Company amortized this remaining balance $250,000 a quarter during the
first and second quarters of 1996.

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At December 31, 1996, maturities of long-term indebtedness and obligations for
the abandoned facility obligation for the ensuing five years were as follows:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Year ending December 31:

                                                              Abandoned Facility
                                      Debt                     Obligation - Net                      Total
                                      ----                     ----------------                      -----

<S>                             <C>                             <C>                            <C>            
1997                            $       2,631,275               $      732,523                 $     3,363,798
1998                                    2,925,961                      161,171                       3,087,132
1999                                    2,571,205                          ---                       2,571,205
2000                                    1,192,295                          ---                       1,192,295
2001                                      550,000                          ---                         550,000
Thereafter                              2,750,000                          ---                       2,750,000
                                -----------------               --------------                 ---------------
                                       12,620,736                      893,694                      13,514,430
Less current installments               2,631,275                      732,523                       3,363,798
                                -----------------               --------------                 ---------------
                                $       9,989,461               $      161,171                 $    10,150,632
                                =================               ==============                 ===============
</TABLE>


NOTE F.        LEASES

The Company conducts product development, and limited manufacturing activities,
from a leased 38,000 square foot facility in Somerset, New Jersey. The lease
pertaining to this facility expires on May 31, 2000 and the Company has options
to purchase the facility, initially exercisable on June 1, 1998. Annual rent
through the lease term is $171,000.

In December 1994, the Company entered into a lease for approximately 28,200
square feet of a facility in Cincinnati, Ohio which is used for executive
offices, certain corporate support groups and distribution. The lease term for
this facility extends to February 28, 2000, with a provision for three one-year
renewals. Annual rent is $256,000 through 1997, and increase to $265,000 during
the final year of the lease.

The Company also has two leased warehouses in Cincinnati, Ohio. One is
approximately 28,000 square feet and the other facility is approximately 10,000
square feet. Both warehouses are being leased on a month to month basis. In
addition to the leased offices, warehouses and distribution facility, the
Company leases various machinery and equipment.

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Aggregate rental expense for the years ended December 31, 1996, 1995, 1994 was
approximately $642,000, $694,000, and $286,000, respectively. The following
summarizes minimum future lease payments as of December 31, 1996:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
        Year Ending December 31:

                                                                       Operating              Capital
                                                                         Leases                Leases
                                                                     --------------       ----------------
<S>                                                                  <C>                  <C>             
           1997                                                      $      461,685       $      1,530,290
           1998                                                             451,685              1,128,439
           1999                                                             445,517                663,865
           2000                                                             115,498                266,161
           2001                                                                 ---                 74,857
           Thereafter                                                           ---                 12,422
                                                                     --------------       ----------------
           Total minimum lease payments                              $    1,474,385              3,676,034
                                                                     ==============
           Less amount representing interest                                                       835,333
                                                                                          ----------------
           Present value of net minimum lease payments                                           2,840,701
           Less current installments                                                             1,113,114
                                                                                          ----------------
           Obligations under capital leases
                less current installments                                                 $      1,727,587
                                                                                          ================
</TABLE>

Assets under capital leases amounted to approximately $7.3 million and $5.4
million in 1996 and 1995, respectively, with related amortization of $2.8
million and $2.6 million.

NOTE G.    EMPLOYEE RETIREMENT PLAN

The Company has a defined contribution plan, the "Duramed Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
401(k)/Profit Sharing Plan," available to eligible employees. Under the Plan the
Company matches 50% of employee contributions to a maximum of 2% of each
employee's compensation. The Company match of $182,000, $206,000 and $150,000 in
1996, 1995 and 1994, respectively, was made with the Company's common stock, as
permitted by the Plan. The Plan also has a profit sharing provision at the
discretion of the Company's Board of Directors. The Company has not made a
profit sharing contribution to the Plan. All full-time employees are eligible to
participate in the deferred compensation and Company matching provisions of the
Plan. Employees are immediately vested with respect to the Company matching
provisions of the Plan.

NOTE H.    COMMON AND PREFERRED STOCK

The Company has authorized the issuance of 100,000 shares of Series A Preferred
Stock, none of which has been issued.

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On July, 8, 1993, as part of an agreement with its bank, the Company issued
74,659 shares of Series B Convertible Preferred Stock. The Series B Preferred
Stock is non-voting and is convertible at any time into 746,590 shares of the
Company's common stock. During 1996, the bank converted 68,600 shares of Series
B Convertible Preferred Stock into 686,000 shares of the Company's common stock.


In 1995 and 1996, the Company raised $44.0 million ($40.6 million net of
issuance costs) through the issuances of the Series C and Series D Preferred
Stock. During 1996 all of the Preferred Stock was converted into shares of the
Company's common stock.

NOTE I.           STOCK OPTIONS AND WARRANTS

Stock Option Plans
------------------

For financial statement purposes, the Company has elected to follow Accounting
Principles Board Opinion No. 25, "Accounting for Stock Issued to Employees" (APB
25) and related Interpretations in accounting for its stock based compensation
plans rather than the alternative fair value accounting provided for under FASB
Statement No. 123, "Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation." Under APB 25,
because the exercise price of the Company's stock options is equal to or greater
than the closing market price on the date of grant, no compensation expense is
recognized. At the time the options are exercised, the proceeds increase
stockholders' equity.

During 1996, the Company had three stock option plans which had been approved by
the Company's stockholders. The 1986 Stock Option Plan (the "1986 Plan"), which
expired in 1996 (insofar as the grant of new options was concerned), permitted
the granting of options for up to 160,000 shares of the Company's common stock.
The 1988 Stock Option Plan (the "1988 Plan") permits the granting of options for
up to 4,360,000 shares of common stock to employees on the regular payroll of
the Company. Options granted under the 1986 and 1988 Plans become exercisable
based upon the terms and conditions established at the time of the grant. The
1991 Stock Option Plan for Nonemployee Directors (the "Directors Plan") provides
for the issuance of non-qualified options for up to 150,000 shares of common
stock. The Directors Plan is a "formula plan" under which each new nonemployee
director is granted, at the close of business on the date he or she first
becomes a director, options to purchase 10,000 shares of common stock. Annually,
each then serving nonemployee director, other than a new director, is also
automatically granted options to purchase 5,000 shares of common stock at a
price equal to the closing market price on the date of grant. Options granted
under the plans generally expire 10 years after the date of grant.

As of December 31, 1996, options for 70,899 shares of common stock were
outstanding under the 1986 Plan and options for 84,101 shares had been
exercised; options for 2,312,400 shares of common stock were outstanding under
the 1988 Plan and options for 840,614 shares had been exercised; and options for
54,000 shares of common stock were outstanding under the Directors Plan and
options for 51,000 shares had been exercised.

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<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
    
    The following summarizes the activity in the 1986, 1988 and Directors Plans:
    
                                   1986 Plan                                                   1988 Plan                   
                                  -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                   Weighted                                      Weighted  
                                   Shares    Option Price          Average      Shares     Option Price           Average  
                                  -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
<S>                                <C>          <C>        <C>                  <C>           <C>          <C>             
    Outstanding at
       December 31, 1993  . . . .  154,669      $0.50 to $13.75         ---     1,849,488     $0.50 to  $7.25         ---  
    Granted               . . . .      ---                                        233,008     $5.88 to $16.50         ---  
    Forfeited             . . . .   (6,400)     $0.50 to  $5.75         ---       (33,100)    $1.13 to  $9.00         ---  
    Exercised             . . . .  (43,063)     $0.50 to  $6.00         ---      (628,933)    $0.75 to  $7.25         ---  
    
    Outstanding at
       December 31, 1994  . . . .  105,206      $0.50 to $13.75         ---     1,420,463     $0.50 to $16.50         ---  
    Granted               . . . .      ---      $0.50                             241,950    $14.25 to $19.25         ---  
    Forfeited             . . . .      ---      $0.50                             (27,800)    $1.13 to $19.25         ---  
    Exercised             . . . .  (19,328)     $0.50 to $13.75         ---       (62,408)    $1.13 to  $9.00         ---  
    
    Outstanding at
       December 31, 1995  . . . .   85,878      $0.50 to  $6.00       $1.96     1,572,205     $0.50 to $19.25       $4.60  
    Granted               . . . .   11,231     $17.50 to $17.50      $17.50     1,002,408     $6.88 to $19.75      $15.72  
    Forfeited             . . . .   (5,000)     $3.13 to  $3.13       $3.13      (113,540)    $1.13 to $19.75       $9.66  
    Exercised             . . . .  (21,210)     $0.50 to  $6.00       $2.15      (148,673)    $0.50 to $16.50       $2.20  
    
    Outstanding at
       December 31, 1996  . . . .   70,899      $0.50 to  $8.63       $2.87     2,312,400     $0.50 to  $8.63       $5.51  
    
    Exercisable at
       December 31, 1994  . . . .   76,250      $0.50 to $13.75         ---     1,135,646     $0.50 to  $7.25         ---  
       December 31, 1995  . . . .   72,078      $0.50 to  $6.00         ---     1,162,405     $0.50 to $19.25         ---  
       December 31, 1996  . . . .   57,168      $0.50 to  $5.75       $1.74     1,369,726     $0.50 to  $8.63       $3.60  
    
    Available for future
       grants at
       December 31, 1996  . . . .      ---                                      1,206,986                                  
    




<CAPTION>
    
                                           Directors Plan
                                 ---------------------------------------------
                                                                   Weighted
                                    Shares   Option Price           Average
                                 ---------------------------------------------
<S>                                  <C>         <C>         <C>           
    Outstanding at
       December 31, 1993  . . . .    58,000      $0.50 to $4.00         ---
    Granted               . . . .    15,000      $7.50                  ---
    Forfeited             . . . .       ---        ---
    Exercised             . . . .   (22,000)     $0.50 to $1.94         ---
    
    Outstanding at
       December 31, 1994  . . . .    51,000      $0.50 to $7.50         ---
    Granted               . . . .    15,000     $16.50                  ---
    Forfeited             . . . .       ---
    Exercised             . . . .    (1,000)     $1.94                  ---
    
    Outstanding at
       December 31, 1995  . . . .    65,000      $0.50 to $16.50      $6.84
    Granted               . . . .    15,000     $15.00 to $15.00     $15.00
    Forfeited             . . . .         0        --- to    ---        ---
    Exercised             . . . .   (26,000)     $0.50 to  $4.00      $1.86
    
    Outstanding at
       December 31, 1996  . . . .    54,000      $4.00 to  $8.63      $7.54
    
    Exercisable at
       December 31, 1994  . . . .    51,000      $0.50 to  $7.50        ---
       December 31, 1995  . . . .    65,000      $0.50 to $16.50        ---
       December 31, 1996  . . . .    39,000      $4.00 to  $8.63      $7.13
    
    Available for future
       grants at
       December 31, 1996  . . . .    45,000
    
</TABLE>

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The exercise prices of options outstanding at December 31, 1996 ranged from $.50
to $8.63. The weighted average remaining contractual life of those options was
7.4 years. Pro forma information regarding net loss and net loss per share is
required by Statement 123, which also requires that information be determined as
if the Company has accounted for its stock options granted and /or modified
subsequent to December 31, 1994 using the fair value method of that Statement.
During 1995 and 1996, options were granted which had a weighted average fair
value on the date of grant of $6.85 and $8.00, respectively. The fair value for
these options was estimated at the date of grant and at the date of the
repricing using the Black-Scholes model using the following assumptions:


<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Fair Value Assumptions                      1996                       1995
----------------------                      ----                       ----

<S>                                   <C>                          <C>
Dividend yield                                    0%                   0%
Expected volatility                   46.0% to 57.5%                46.0%
Risk free interest rate                        6.75%                6.75%
Expected life in years                        2 to 5               2 to 5
</TABLE>

The Black-Scholes option valuation model was developed for use in estimating the
fair value of traded options which have no vesting restrictions and are fully
transferable. In addition, option valuation models require the input of highly
subjective assumptions including the expected stock price volatility. Because
the Company's employee and directors stock options have characteristics
significantly different from those traded options, and because changes in the
subjective input assumptions can materially affect the fair value estimate, in
management's opinion, existing models do not necessarily provide a reliable
single measure of the fair value of its options. For purposes of pro forma
disclosure, the estimated fair value of the options is amortized to expense over
the options vesting periods. Beginning in 1996, additional compensation expense
is recognized on all outstanding options that were repriced. At the time of the
repricing, the fair value of the option changes and, according to FASB 123, this
incremental difference is measured as the excess of (1) the fair value of the
modified option and (2) the value of the old option immediately before its terms
are modified. The incremental expense that would have been recorded in 1996 and
1995 was $1.9 million and $1.3 million, respectively, and would have generated
the following pro forma results:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                           1996                   1995
                                           ----                   ----

<S>                                    <C>                    <C>         
Net loss                               ($27,547,664)          ($2,446,261)

Loss per share                               ($2.62)               ($0.30)
</TABLE>




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The effects of providing pro forma disclosure are not indicative of future
amounts until the new rules are applied to all outstanding non-vested awards.

Other Options and Warrants
--------------------------

In 1988, in connection with an agreement terminating the employment of a former
officer and director, the Company exchanged stock options for 15,000 shares of
common stock previously granted under the 1986 and 1988 Plans for non-qualified
stock options. At December 31, 1996 options for 5,000 shares (at $5.75), which
expire January 2, 1998, remain outstanding.

Pursuant to various provisions of an agreement with a consultant, the Company
granted options to purchase 10,000 shares (at $1.00), 50,000 shares (at $1.50),
and 60,000 shares (at $1.50) on August 1, 1991, June 1, 1992, and December 31,
1993, respectively. During 1996, options for 10,000 shares (at $1.00) were
exercised. The remaining options are fully vested at December 31, 1996 and
expire five years from the date of grant.

On December 18, 1992, in consideration for certain defined business
arrangements, the Company granted options to Invamed, Inc. to purchase 135,000
shares of the Company's common stock at an exercise price of $3.25 per share;
these options were exercised by Invamed during 1996. On December 20, 1993, the
Company granted additional options to purchase 300,000 shares of the Company's
common stock at an exercise price of $6.5625 per share as compensation for
certain defined business arrangements. These options are fully vested and expire
five years from the date of grant.

On August 22, 1995, in consideration of modifications to the Company's borrowing
arrangements and additional extensions of credit, the Company granted to its
bank warrants to purchase 200,000 shares of the Company's common stock at an
exercise price of $18.125 per share. These warrants vested immediately upon
grant and expire ten years from the date of grant.

On September 13, 1996, in connection with the Company's acquisition of Hallmark,
the Company issued 400,000 warrants for purchase of the Company's common stock
at $25.00 per share. The warrants have a term of five years and become
exercisable at the rate of 33.3% per year beginning September 13, 1997.

At December 31, 1996, an aggregate of 4,349,875 shares of common stock were
reserved for issuance.

NOTE J.           INCOME TAXES

Effective January 1, 1993 the Company adopted Statement of Financial Accounting
Standards No. 109 "Accounting for Income Taxes" ("FAS 109"). The standard
requires the use of the liability method to recognize deferred income tax assets
and liabilities, using expected future tax rates. In 1993, a valuation allowance
was provided for the total amount of deferred tax assets,

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due to the Company's limited historical profitability and other uncertainties.
In 1994, based upon a forecast of future operating results, the Company
concluded that it would, more likely than not, be able to realize a portion of
the benefit of its net deferred tax assets. Accordingly, in the fourth quarter
of 1994 the valuation reserve was reduced, and a $3.9 million deferred tax
benefit was recorded. At December 31, 1995 the Company continued to maintain the
net deferred tax asset at $3.9 million. The carrying value of the deferred tax
asset and related valuation allowance was based on a forecast of future
operating results. This forecast includes only revenues from those products
which are currently manufactured, purchased and marketed and excludes revenues
associated with products that are under development or that have not yet
obtained regulatory approval. Based on this criteria, and the fact that the
Company anticipates incurring a taxable loss for 1997 the Company recognized a
charge of $3.9 million, in the fourth quarter of 1996 to restore fully the
valuation allowance on the Company's deferred tax assets (principally net
operating loss carryforwards). 
    

Excluding the adjustments to the valuation allowance, the Company did not record
a provision for income taxes in either 1996 or 1995. In 1994, the Company
recorded a current alternative minimum tax provision of $115,000.

Deferred income taxes provided under FAS 109 are determined based upon the
temporary differences between the financial statements and the tax basis of
assets and liabilities. The tax effects of temporary differences that give rise
to deferred income tax assets and liabilities at December 31, 1996 and December
31, 1995 are presented below:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                          December 31,     December 31,
                                              1996             1995
                                          ------------     ------------
                                                 (000's omitted)

<S>                                         <C>             <C>     
Deferred tax assets (liabilities):
     Net operating loss carryforwards       $ 16,855        $ 11,369
     Abandoned facility obligations              340             546
     Deferred revenue                              0             190
     Accrued employee benefits                   544             293
     Inventory obsolescence allowance            718             210
     Accounts receivable allowance               395             219
     Hallmark acquisition                      3,198             562
     Property, plant and equipment              (392)         (1,228)
     Other                                       767              21
                                            --------        --------
        Total deferred tax assets             22,425          12,182
Less valuation allowance                      22,425           8,281
                                            --------        --------
Net deferred tax assets                     $      0        $  3,901
                                            ========        ========
</TABLE>



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The components of the provision (benefit) for income taxes follow:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                     Year Ended December 31
                                                        (000's omitted)
                                              1996           1995             1994
                                              ----           ----             ----

<S>                                          <C>           <C>              <C>     
Current                                      $   ---       $    ---         $   115
Deferred                                         ---            ---           1,235
Adjustment to net valuation allowance*         3,901            ---          (5,136)
                                             -------       --------         -------
Net (benefit) provision                      $ 3,901       $    ---         $(3,786)
                                             =======       ========         =======


<FN>
*These adjustments represents the impact of adjustments to the net deferred tax
assets as required by FAS 109.
</TABLE>

At December 31, 1996 and 1995, the Company had cumulative net operating loss
carryforwards of approximately $41.4 million and $28.2 million, respectively,
for federal income tax purposes which expire in the years 2004 to 2011.
Additionally, the Company had cumulative losses from Duramed Europe that
amounted to approximately $3.0 million and $1.8 million, respectively, in 1996
and 1995, which are not deductible for U.S. tax purposes.

The reconciliation of income tax at the U.S. federal statutory rate to income
tax (benefit) expense is:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                     Year Ended December 31
                                                        (000's omitted)
                                              1996            1995          1994
                                              ----            ----          ----

<S>                                         <C>           <C>             <C>     
Tax at U.S. statutory rate                  $(7,284)       $  (347)       $ 2,018
Benefit of net operating loss
    carryforward                                ---            ---         (2,018)
Alternative minimum tax                         ---            ---            115
Deferred tax expense (benefit)                3,901            ---         (3,901)
Losses for which benefit not provided         7,284            347            ---
                                            -------        -------        -------
Actual tax (benefit) provision              $ 3,901       $    ---        $(3,786)
                                            =======        =======        =======
</TABLE>


NOTE K.   COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

The Company is involved in various lawsuits and claims which arise in the
ordinary course of business. Although the outcome of such lawsuits and claims
cannot be predicted with certainty, the disposition thereof will not, in the
opinion of management, result in a material adverse effect on the Company's
financial position or results of operations.

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The Company has entered into commitments of approximately $490,000 to fund
certain strategic product development pursuits.

NOTE L.   FDA NOTIFICATION

The Company has had an application on file with the FDA for a generic conjugated
estrogens product since September 1994. The product was developed based upon the
bioequivalency guidance established by the FDA in 1991. The Company commenced
manufacture of the conjugated estrogens product (and has incurred pre-marketing
costs with respect thereto) prior to receiving regulatory approval. The Company
took this action because it believes that the product was formulated to meet
applicable regulatory requirements and the Company wished to be in a position to
begin shipments of product immediately upon receipt of regulatory approval.

On May 5, 1997 the Company was notified by the FDA that, at this time, it would
not approve a generic conjugated estrogens product based upon the guidance
established by the FDA in 1991 and current official USP compositional standards.

In view of the FDA's decision, the Company has determined that it is prudent to
write off, in the first quarter of 1997, the amount of $3,465,000 which had been
recorded as conjugated estrogens inventory. The Company believes the product
currently meets the required stability criteria and will be retained until such
time as it no longer passes those tests. In the event the Company is ultimately
successful in obtaining approval for the product, some or all of the inventory
write-off may be recovered.

NOTE M.   SUBSEQUENT FINANCING

   
On June 4, 1997 the Company reached agreement and closed on the issuance of
$10.0 million of Series E Convertible Preferred Stock. The financing was managed
by Shoreline Pacific, Institutional Finance Division of Financial West Group.
    

The Series E Preferred Stock will be convertible at the option of the holder at
a discount to the closing bid price of the Company's Common Stock subject to a
minimum and maximum, with provisions for cash redemption in certain
circumstances.

The Series E Preferred Stock will pay a dividend of 5% annually, payable
quarterly in arrears, on all unconverted shares. Any shares of the Series E
Preferred Stock that remain outstanding will be redeemed automatically on May
27, 1999.

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               SCHEDULE VIII - VALUATION AND QUALIFYING ACCOUNTS

                 DURAMED PHARMACEUTICALS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

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           Col. A                             Col. B                           Col. C                   Col. D           Col. E
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                                                                              Additions
                                        Balance at Beginning     -----------------------------------           
         DESCRIPTION                         of Period                                                 Deductions-   Balance of End
                                                                 Charged to Costs  Charged to Other     Describe       of Period
                                                                   and Expenses    Accounts-Describe
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YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1996

Allowance for funds advanced to
   Hallmark Pharmaceuticals, Inc.             $1,458,952            $1,675,000                          $3,133,952   (1)         ---
Allowance for doubtful trade
   accounts receivable                          $576,297            $1,213,808                          $  450,613   (2)  $1,339,492
Allowance for inventory obsolescence            $551,455            $1,505,902                          $  505,727   (3)  $1,551,630

YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1995

Allowance for funds advanced to
   Hallmark Pharmaceuticals, Inc.                    ---           $1,458,952                                   ---       $1,458,952
Allowance for doubtful trade
   accounts receivable                          $504,850              $84,773                           $   13,326   (2)  $  576,297
Allowance for inventory obsolescence            $741,864             $209,520                           $  399,929   (4)  $  551,455

YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1994

Allowance for doubtful trade
   accounts receivable                          $385,710             $119,140                                  ---        $  504,850
Allowance for inventory obsolescence            $257,764             $484,100                                  ---        $  741,864
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(1)   Incorporated with closing of acquisition in 9/96.
(2)   Uncollectible accounts written off, net of recoveries.
(3)   Products reserved as short dated inventory then subsequently sold.
(4)   Reversal due to change in status of product.


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