Document:

EXHIBIT 10.8.2

                                 LEASE AGREEMENT

         THIS LEASE (the "Lease") is executed this 27th day of October, 1998, by
and between DUKE REALTY MINNESOTA, LLC, a Minnesota limited liability company
("Landlord"), and CHRONIMED, INC., a Minnesota corporation ("Tenant")

                                   WITNESSETH:
                          ARTICLE I - LEASE OF PREMISES

Section 1.01. Basic Lease Provisions and Definitions.

A.       Leased Premises (shown outlined on Exhibit A attached hereto): Edina
         Interchange V, 5182 West 76(degree)' Street, Edina, Minnesota 55435;

B.       Rentable Area: approximately 25,420 square feet

         Landlord shall use commercially reasonable standards, consistently
         applied, in determining the Rentable Area and the rentable area of the
         Building. Landlord's determination of Rentable Area shall conclusively
         be deemed correct for all purposes hereunder.

C.       Tenant's Proportionate Share: 18.27%0

D.       Minimum Annual Rent:
                  11/15/98 -07/14/99        $ XXX
                  07/ I 5/99 - 07/ 14/01    $XXX
                  07/15/01 - 11/14/01       $ XXX

E.       Monthly Rental Installments:
                  11/15/98-07/14/99 $ XXX per month
                  07/15/99- 11/14/01        $ XXX per month

F.       Landlord's Share of Expenses: N/A

G.       Lease Term: Three (3) years

H.       Commencement Date: November 15, 1998

1.       Security Deposit: None

J.       Guarantor: None

K.       Broker: Duke Really Services Limited Partnership representing Landlord
L.       Permitted Use: Office, laboratory and warehouse use
M.       Address for notices:

Landlord:         Duke Realty Minnesota, LLC    Tenant: Chronimed, Inc.
                  856 Fifth Street South        10900 Red Circle Drive
                  Hopkins, MN 55343-7750        Minnetonka, MN 55343

<PAGE>

Address for rental and other payments:

Duke Realty Minnesota, LLC
NW 7210
P.O. Box 1450
Minneapolis, MN 55485-7210

Section 1.02. Leased Premises. Landlord herebv leases to Tenant and Tenant
leases from Landlord, under the terms and conditions herein, the Leased
Premises.

                         ARTICLE 2 -TERM AND POSSESSION

Section 2.01. Term. The term of this Lease ("Lease Term") shall be for the
period of time set forth in Item G of the Basic Lease Provisions and shall
commence on the Commencement Date. Upon delivery of possession of the Leased
Premises toTenant,Tenant shall execute a letter of understanding acknowledging
(i) the Commencement Date of this Lease, and (ii) that Tenant has accepted the
Leased Premises. If Tenant takes possession of and occupies the Leased Premises,
Tenant shall be deemed to have accepted the Leased Premises and that the
condition of the Leased Premises and the Building was at the time satisfactory
and in conformity with the provisions of this Lease in all respects.

Section 2 02. Construction of Tenant Improvements. Tenant has personally
inspected the Leased Premises and accepts the same "AS IS" without
representation or warranty by Landlord of any kind and with the understanding
that Landlord shall have no responsibility with respect thereto except to
construct in a good and workmanlike manner the improvements designated as
Landlords obligations in the attached Exhibit B in an amount not to exceed XXXX
XXXXXXXX XXX XXXXXXX XXX XXXXXXX ($X,XXX.XX) ("Landlord's Allowance"). Tenant
hereby agrees at Tenant's option, that all costs in excess of Landlord's
Allowance shall be either (i) amortized over the term of the Lease at eleven
percent (11%) per annum; or (ii) paid directly to Landlord by Tenant within
thirty (30) days of Landlord's request therefor.

Section 2.03. Surrender of the Premises. Upon the expiration or earlier
termination of this Lease, Tenant shall immediately surrender the Leased
Premises to Landlord in broom-clean condition and in good condition and repair.
Tenant shall also remove its personal properly, trade fixtures and any of
Tenant's alterations designated by Landlord, promptly repair any damage caused
by such removal, and restore the Leased Premises to the condition existing prior
to the installation of such items. If Tenant fails to do so, Landlord may
restore the Leased Premises to such condition at Tenant's expense, Landlord may
cause all of said property to be removed at Tenant's expense, and Tenant hereby
agrees to pay all the costs and expenses thereby reasonably incurred. All Tenant
property which is not removed within ten (10) days following Landlord's written
demand therefor shall be conclusively deemed to have been abandoned by Tenant,
and Landlord shall be entitled to dispose of such property without thereby
incurring any liability to Tenant. The provisions of this section shall survive
the expiration or other termination of this Lease.

Section 2.04. Holding-Over. If Tenant retains possession of the Leased Premises
after the

<PAGE>

expiration or earlier termination of this Lease, Tenant shall become a tenant
from month to month at 200% of the Monthly Rental Installment in effect at the
end of the Lease Term. and otherwise upon the terms, covenants and conditions
herein specified, so far as applicable. Acceptance by Landlord of rent in such
event shall not result in a renewal of this Lease, and Tenant shall vacate and
surrender the Leased Premises to Landlord upon Tenant being given thirty (30)
days' prior written notice from Landlord to vacate. This Section 2.04 shall in
no way constitute a consent by Landlord to any holding over by Tenant upon the
expiration or earlier termination of this Lease, nor limit Landlord's remedies
in such event.

                                ARTICLE 3 - RENT

Section 3.01. Base Rent. Tenant shall pay to Landlord the Minimum Annual Rent in
the Monthly Rental Installments, in advance, without deduction or offset,
beginning on the Commencement Date and on or before the first day of each and
every calendar month thereafter during the Lease Term. The Monthly Rental
Installment for partial calendar months shall be prorated.

Section 3.02. Additional Rent. In addition to the Minimum Annual Rent Tenant
shall pay to Landlord for each calendar year during the Lease Term, as
"Additional Rent," "Tenant's Proportionate Share or ,if costs and expenses
incurred by Landlord during the Lease Term for Real Estate Taxes and Operating
Expenses for the Building and common areas (collectively "Common Area Charges")
to the extent such Common Area Charges exceed Landlord's Share of Expenses.

         "Operating Expenses" shall mean all of Landlord's expenses for
operation, repair, replacement and maintenance to keep the Building and common
areas in good order, condition and repair, including, but not limited to,
service and other charges incurred in the operation and maintenance of the
electrical systems, heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems and
sprinkler and plumbing systems; management fees; utilitities; stormwater
discharge fees; license, permit, inspection and other fees; fees and assessments
imposed by any covenants or owners, association; security services; insurance
premiums; and maintenance, repair and replacement of the driveways, parking
areas (including snow removal), exterior lighting, landscaped areas, walkways,
curbs, drainage strips, sewer lines, exterior walls, foundation, structural
frame, roof and gutters.

         "Real Estate Taxes" shall include any form of real estate tax or
assessment or service payments in lieu thereof, and any license fee, commercial
rental tax, improvement bond or other similar charge or tax (other than
inheritance, personal income or estate taxes) imposed upon the Building or
common areas (or against Landlord's business of leasing the Building) by any
authority having the power to so charge or tax, together with costs and expenses
of contesting the validity or amount of Real Estate Taxes.

Section,3.03. Payment of Additional Rent. Landlord shall estimate the total
amount of Additional Rent to be paid by Tenant during each calendar year of the
Lease Term, pro-rated for any partial years. Commencing on the Commencement
date. Tenant shall pay to Landlord each month, at the same time the Monthly
Rental installment is due, an amount equal to one-twelfth (1/12) of the
estimated Additional Rent for such year. Within a reasonable time after the end
of each calendar year, Landlord shall submit to Tenant a statement of the actual
<PAGE>

amount of such Additional Rent and within thirty (30) days after receipt of such
statement, Tenant shall pay any deficiency between the actual amount owed and
the estimates paid during such calendar year. In the event of overpayment,
Landlord shall credit the amount of such overpayment toward the next
installments of Minimum Rent.

Section 3.04. Late Charges. Tenant acknowledges that Landlord shall incur
certain additional additional unanticipated administrative and legal costs and
expenses if Tenant fails to timely pay any payment required hereunder.
Therefore, in addition to the other remedies available to Landlord hereunder, if
any payment required to be paid by Tenant to Landlord hereunder shall become
overdue, such unpaid amount shall bear interest from the due date thereof to the
date of payment at the Prime Rate of interest plus six percent (6%) per annum.

              ARTICLE 4 - SECURITY DEPOSIT - Intentionally Omitted

                                 ARTICLE 5 - USE

Section 5.01. Use of Leased Premises. The Leased Premises are to be used by
Tenant solely for the Permitted Use and for NO other purposes without the prior
written consent of Landlord.

Section 5.02. Covenants of Tenant Regarding Use. Tenant shall (i) use and
maintain the Leased Premises and conduct its business (hereon in a safe,
careful, reputable and lawful manner, (ii) comply with all laws, rules,
regulations, orders, ordinances, directions and requirements of any governmental
authority or agency, now in force or which may hereafter be in force, including
without limitation those which shall impose upon Landlord or Tenant any duty
with respect to or triggered by change in the use or occupation of, or any
improvement or alteration to, the Leased premises, and (iii) comply with and
obey all reasonable directions of the Landlord, including :my rules and
regulations that may be adopted by Landlord from time to time. Tenant shall not
(do or permit anything to be done in or about the Leased Premises or common
areas which constitutes a nuisance or which interferes with the rights of other
tenants or injures or annoys them. Landlord shall not be responsible to Tenant
for the nonperformance by any other tenant or occupant of the Building of its
lease or of any rules and regulations. Tenant shall not overload the floors of
the Leased Premises. All damage to the floor structure or foundation of the
Building due to improper positioning or storage of items or materials shall be
repaired by Landlord at the sole expense of Tenant, who shall reimburse Landlord
immediately therefor upon demand. Tenant shall not use the Leased Premises, or
allow the Leased Premises to be used, for any purpose or in any manner which
would invalidate any policy of insurance now or hereafter carried on the
Building or increase the rate of premiums payable on any such insurance policy
unless Tenant reimburses Landlord its Additional Rent for any increase in
premiums charged.

Section 5.03. Landlords Rights Regarding Use. In addition to the rights
specified elsewhere in this Lease, Landlord shall have the following rights
regarding the use of the Leased Premises or the common areas, each of which may
be exercised without notice or liability to Tenant, (a) Landlord may install
such signs, advertisements, notices or tenant identification information as it
shall deem necessary or proper; (b) Landlord shall have the right at any time to
control, change or otherwise alter the common areas as it shall deem necessary
or proper; and (c) Landlord or Landlord's agent shall be permitted to inspect or
examine the Leased Premises at any reasonable time, and Landlord shall have the
right to make any repairs to the Leased Premises which are necessary for its
preservation; provided, however, that any repairs made by

<PAGE>

Landlord shall be at Tenant's expense, except as provided in Section 7.02
hereof. Landlord shall incur no liability to Tenant for such entry, nor shall
such entry constitute an eviction of Tenant or a termination of this Lease, or
entitle Tenant to any abatement of rent therefor.

                       ARTICLE 6 - UTILITIES AND SERVICES

         Tenant shall obtain in its own name and pay directly to the appropriate
supplier the cost of all utilities and services serving the Leased Premises.
However, if any services or utilities are jointly metered with other property,
Landlord shall make a reasonable determination of' Tenant's proportionate share
of the cost of such utilities and services and Tenant shall pay such share to
Landlord within fifteen (15) days after receipt of Landlord's written statement.
Landlord shall not be liable in damages or otherwise for any failure or
interruption of any utility service and no such failure or interruption shall
entitle Tenant to terminate this Lease or withhold sums due hereunder. In the
event of utility "deregulation", Landlord shall choose the service provider.

                       ARTICLE 7 - MAINTENANCE AND REPAIRS

Section 7.01. Landlord's Responsibility. During the term of this Lease, Landlord
shall maintain in good condition and repair, and replace as necessary, the
electrical systems, healing and air conditioning systems, sprinkler and plumbing
systems, roof, exterior walls, foundation and structural frame of the Building
and the parking and landscaped areas, the costs of which shall he included in
Operating Expenses; provided, however, that to the extent any of the foregoing
items require repair because of the negligence, misuse, or default of Tenant,
its employees, agents, customers or invitees, Landlord shall make such repairs
solely at Tenant's expense.

Section 702. Alterations. Tenant shall not permit alterations in or to the
Leased Premises unless and until the plans have been approved by Landlord in
writing. As a condition of such approval, Landlord may require Tenant to remove
the alterations and restore the Leased Premises upon termination of this Lease;
otherwise, all such alterations shall at Landlord's option become a part of the
realty and the property of Landlord, and shall not be removed by Tenant. Tenant
shall ensure that all alterations shall be made in accordance with all
applicable laws, regulations and building codes, in a good and workmanlike
manner and of quality equal to or better than the original construction of the
Building. No person shall be entitled to any lien derived through or under
Tenant for any labor or material furnished to the Leased Premises, and nothing
in this Lease shall be construed to constitute a consent by Landlord to the
creation of any lien. If any lien is filed against the Leased Premises for work
claimed to have been done for or material claimed to have been furnished to
Tenant, Tenant shall cause such lien to be discharged of record within thirty
(30) days after filing. Tenant shall indemnify Landlord from all costs, losses,
expenses and attorneys' fees in connection with any construction or alteration
and any related lien.

                              ARTICLE 8 - CASUALTY

Section 8.01. Casually. In the event of total or partial destruction of the
Building or the Leased Premises by fire or other casualty, Landlord agrees to
promptly restore and repair the Leased Premises; provided, however, Landlord's
obligation hereunder shall be limited to the reconstruction of such of the
tenant finish improvements as were originally required to be made by Landlord,
if any. Rent shall proportionately abate during the time that the leased
Premises or

<PAGE>

part thereof are unusable because of any such damage. Notwithstanding the
foregoing, if the Leased Premises are (i) so destroyed that they cannot be
repaired or rebuilt within one hundred eighty (180) days from the casualty date;
or (ii) destroyed by a casualty which is not covered by the insurance required
hereunder or, if covered, such insurance proceeds are not released by any
mortgagee entitled thereto or are insufficient to rebuild the Building and the
Leased Premises; then, in case of a clause (i) casualty, either Landlord or
Tenant may, or, in the case of a clause (ii) casualty, then Landlord may, upon
thirty (30) days' written notice to the other party, terminate this Lease with
respect to matters thereafter accruing.

Section 8 02. Fire and Extended Coverage Insurance. During the Lease Term,
Landlord shall maintain fire and extended coverage insurance on the Building,
but shall not protect Tenant's property on the Leased Premises; and,
notwithstanding the provisions of Section 9.01, Landlord shall not be liable for
any damage to Tenant's property, regardless of cause, including the negligence
of Landlord and its employees, agents and invitees. Tenant hereby expressly
waives any right of recovery against Landlord for damage to any property of
Tenant located in or about the Leased Premises, however caused, including the
negligence of Landlord and its employees, agents and invitees; and,
notwithstanding the provisions of Section 9.01 below, Landlord hereby expressly
waives any rights of recovery against Tenant for damage to the Leased Premises
or the Building which is insured against under Landlord's fire and extended
coverage insurance. All insurance policies maintained by Landlord or Tenant as
provided in the Lease shall contain an agreement by the insurer waiving the
insurer's right of subrogation against the other party to this Lease.

                         ARTICLE 9 - LIABILITY INSURANCE

Section 9.01. Tenant's Responsibility. Landlord shall not be liable to Tenant or
to any other person for (i) damage to property or injury or death to persons due
to the condition of the Leased Premises, the Building or the common areas, or
(ii) the occurrence of any accident in or about the Leased Premises or the
common areas, or (iii) any act or neglect of Tenant or any other tenant or
occupant of the Building or of any other person, unless such damage. injury or
death is directly and solely the result of Landlord's negligence; and Tenant
hereby releases Landlord from any and all liability for the same. Tenant shall
be liable for, and shall indemnify and defend Landlord from, any and all
liability for (i) any act or neglect of Tenant and any person coming on the
Leased Premises or common areas by the license of Tenant, express or implied,
(ii) any damage to the Leased Premises, and (iii) any loss of or damage or
injury to any person (including death resulting therefrom) or property occurring
in, on or about the Leased Premises, regardless of cause, except for any loss or
damage from fire or casualty insured as provided in Section 8.02 and except for
that caused solely and directly byLandlord's negligence.

Section 9.02. Tenants Insurance. Tenant shall carry general public liability and
property damage insurance, issued by one or more insurance companies acceptable
to Landlord, with the following minimum coverages:

A.       Worker's Compensation: minimum statutory amount.

B.       Commercial General Liability Insurance, including blanket, contractual
         liability, broad form property damage, personal injury, completed
         operations, products liability, and fire damage: Not less than
         $5,000,000 Combined Single Limit for both bodily injury and property
         damage.

<PAGE>

C.       Fire and Extended Coverage, Vandalism and Malicious Mischief, and
         Sprinkler Leakage insurance, if applicable, for the full cost of
         replacement of Tenants property.

D.       Business interruption insurance.

The insurance policies shall protect Tenant and Landlord as their interests may
appear, naming Landlord and Landlord's managing agent and mortgagee as
additional insureds, and shall provide that they may not be canceled on less
than thirty (30) days' prior written notice to Landlord. Tenant shall furnish
Landlord with Certificates of Insurance evidencing all required coverage. If
Tenant fails to carry such insurance and furnish Landlord with such Certificates
of Insurance after a request to do so, Landlord may obtain such insurance and
collect the cost thereof from Tenant.

                           ARTICLE 10 - EMINENT DOMAIN

If all or any substantial part of the Building or common areas shall be acquired
by the exercise of eminent domain, Landlord may terminate this Lease by giving
written notice to Tenant within fifteen (15) days after possession thereof is so
taken. If all or any part of the Leased Premises shall be acquired by the
exercise of eminent domain so that the Leased Premises shall become unusable by
Tenant for the Permitted Use, Tenant may terminate this lease by giving written
notice to Landlord within fifteen (15) days after possession thereof is so
taken. All damages awarded shall belong to Landlord, provided, however, that
Tenant may claim dislocation damages if such amount is not subtracted from
Landlord's award.

                      ARTICLE 11 - ASSIGNMENT AND SUBLEASE

Tenant shall not assign this Lease or sublet the Leased Premises in whole or in
part without Landlord's prior written consent which consent shall not be
unreasonably withheld, delayed or conditioned. In the event of any assignment or
subletting, Tenant shall remain primarily liable hereunder. The acceptance of
rent from any other person shall not be deemed to be a waiver of any of the
provisions of this Lease or to be a consent to the assignment of this Lease or
the subletting of the Leased Premises. Without in any way limiting Landlord's
right to refuse to consent to any assignment or subletting of this Lease,
Landlord reserves the right to refuse to give such consent if in Landlord's
reasonable opinion (i) the Leased Premises are or may be in any way adversely
affected; (ii) the business reputation of the proposed assignee or subtenant is
unacceptable; Landlord further expressly reserves the right to refuse to give
its consent to any subletting if the proposed rent is publicly advertised to be
less than the then current rent for similar premises in the Park. Tenant agrees
to reimburse Landlord for reasonable accounting and attorneys' fees incurred in
conjunction with file processing and documentation of any such requested
assignment, subletting or any other hypothecation of this Lease or Tenant's
interest in and to the Leased Premises.

                       ARTICLE. 12- TRANSFERS BY LANDLORD

         Section 12.01. Sale of the Building. Landlord shall have the right to
sell the Building at any time during the Lease Term, subject only to the rights
of Tenant hereunder; and such sale shall operate to release Landlord from
liability hereunder after the date of such conveyance.

         Section 12.02. Subordination and Estoppel Certificate. Landlord shall
have the right to

<PAGE>

subordinate this Lease to any mortgage presently existing or hereafter placed
upon the Building by so declaring in such mortgage. Within ten (10) days
following receipt of a written request from Landlord, Tenant shall execute and
deliver to Landlord, without cost, any instrument which Landlord deems necessary
or desirable to confirm the subordination of this Lease and an estoppel
certificate in such form as Landlord may reasonably request certifying (i) that
this Lease is in full force and effect and unmodified or stating the nature of
any modification, (ii) the date to which rent has been paid, (iii) that there
are not, to Tenant's, knowledge, any uncured defaults or specifying such
defaults if any are claimed, and (iv) any other matters or state of facts
reasonably required respecting the Lease. Such estoppel may be relied upon by
Landlord and by any purchaser or mortgagee of the Building. Tenant's failure to
deliver such statement within such period shall be conclusive upon Tenant that
this Lease is in full force and effect and unmodified and that there are no
uncured defaults in Landlord's performance hereunder, Notwithstanding the
foregoing, if the mortgagee shall take line to tile leased Premises through
foreclosure or deed in lieu of foreclosure, Tenant shall be allowed to continue
in possession of the Leased Premises as provided for in this Lease So long as
Tenant shall not be in default.

                        ARTICLE' 13 - DEFAULT AND REMEDY

         Section 13.01. Default. The occurrence of any of the following shall be
a "Default":

         (a) Tenant fails to pay any Monthly Rental Installment or Additional
Rent within five (5) days after the same is due, or Tenant fails to pay any
other amounts due Landlord from Tenant within tell (10) days after the same is
due.

         In the event of a default under subparagraph (a) above. Landlord shall
provide Tenant with written notice of such default one ( I) time during each
successive twelve (12) month period of the Lease Term and Tenant shall have all
additional five (5) days to cure such default before Landlord shall declare a
default or exercise its remedies herein.

         (b) Tenant fails to perform or observe any other term, condition,
covenant or obligation required under this Lease for a period of ten (10) days
after notice thereof from Landlord: provided, however, that if the nature of
Tenant's default is such that more than ten days are reasonably required to
cure, then such default shall be deemed to have been cured if Tenant commences
such performance within said ten-day period and thereafter diligently completes
the required action within a reasonable time.

         (c) All or substantially all of Tenant's assets in the Leased Premises
or Tenant's interest in this Lease are attached or levied under execution (and
Tenant does not discharge the same within sixty (60) days thereafter); it
petition in bankruptcy, insolvency or for reorganization or arrangement is filed
by or against Tenant (and Tenant fails to secure a stay or discharge thereof
within sixty (60) days thereafter); Tenant is insolvent and unable to pay its
debts its they become due; Tenant makes a general assignment for the benefit of
creditors; Tenant takes the benefit of any insolvency action or law; the
appointment of a receiver or trustee in bankruptcy for Tenant or its assets if
such receivership has not been vacated or set aside within thirty (30) days
thereafter; or, dissolution or other termination of Tenant's corporate charter
if Tenant is a corporation.

<PAGE>

         Section 13.02. Remedies. Upon the occurrence of any Default, Landlord
shall have the following rights and remedies, in addition to those allowed by
law, any one or more of which may be exercised without further notice to Tenant:

         (a) Landlord may apply the Security Deposit or re-enter the Leased
Premises and cure any default of Tenant, and Tenant shall reimburse Landlord as
additional rent for any costs and expenses which Landlord thereby incurs; and
Landlord shall not be liable to Tenant for any loss or damage which Tenant may
sustain by reason of Landlord's action.

         (b) Landlord may terminate this Lease or, without terminating (his
Lease, terminate Tenant's right to possession of the Leased Premises as of (lie
date of such default, and (hereafter (i) neither Tenant nor any person claiming
under or through Tenant shall be entitled to possession of the Leased Premises,
and Tenant shall immediately surrender the Leased Premises to Landlord; and (ii)
Landlord may re-enter the Leased Premises and dispossess Tenant and any other
occupants of the Leased Premises by any lawful means and may remove their
effects, without prejudice to any other remedy which Landlord may have. Upon the
termination of this Lease, Landlord may declare the present value (as determined
by Landlord) of all rent which would have been due under this Lease for the
balance of the Lease Term to be immediately due and payable, whereupon Tenant
shall be obligated to pay the same to Landlord, together with all loss or damage
which Landlord may sustain by reason of' Tenant's Default ("Default Damages"),
which shall include without limitation expenses of preparing the Leased Premises
for re-letting, demolition, repairs, tenant finish improvements and brokers' and
attorneys' fees, it being expressly understood and agreed that the liabilities
and remedies specified in this subsection (b) shall survive the termination of
this Lease.

         (c) Landlord may, without terminating this Lease, re-enter (lie Leased
Premises and re-let all or any part thereof for a term different from that which
would otherwise have constituted the balance of the Lease Term and for rent and
on terms and conditions different from those contained herein, whereupon Tenant
shall be immediately obligated to pay to Landlord as liquidated damages (lie
difference between the rent provided for herein and that provided for in any
lease covering a subsequent re-letting of (lie Leased Premises, for the period
which would otherwise have constituted the balance of the Lease Term, together
with all of Landlord's Default Damages.

         (d) Landlord may sue for injunctive relief or to recover damages for
any loss resulting from the breach.

         (e) In addition to the defaults and remedies described above, the
parties agree that if Tenant defaults in the performance of any (but not
necessarily the same) term or condition of this Lease three (3) or more times
during any twelve (12) month period, regardless of whether such defaults are
ultimately cured, then such conduct shall, at Landlord's option, represent a
separate Default.

         Section 13.03. Landlord's Default and Tenant's Remedies. Landlord shall
be in default if it fails to perform any term, condition, covenant or obligation
required under this Lease for a period of thirty (30) days after written notice
thereof from Tenant to Landlord: provided, however, that if the term, condition,
covenant or obligation to be performed by Landlord is such that it cannot
reasonably be performed within thirty (30) days, such default shall be deemed to

<PAGE>

have been cured if Landlord commences such performance within said thirty-day
period and thereafter diligently undertakes to complete the same. Upon the
occurrence of any such default, Tenant may sue for injunctive relief or to
recover damages for any loss resulting from the breach, but Tenant shall not be
entitled to terminate this Lease or withhold, offset or abate any sums due
hereunder.

         Section 13.04. Limitation of Landlord's Liability. If Landlord shall
fail to perform any term, condition, covenant or obligation required to be
performed by it under this Lease and if Tenant shall, as a consequence thereof,
recover a money judgment against Landlord, Tenant agrees that it shall look
solely to Landlord's right, title and interest in and to the Building for the
collection of such judgment; and Tenant further agrees that no other assets of
Landlord shall be subject to levy, execution or other process for the
satisfaction of Tenant's judgment.

         Section 13.05. Nonwaiver-of Defaults. Neither party's failure or delay
in exercising any of its rights or remedies or other provisions of this Lease
shall constitute a waiver thereof or affect its right thereafter to exercise or
enforce such right or remedy or other provision. No waiver of any default shall
be deemed to be a waiver of any other default. Landlord's receipt of less than
the full rent due shall not be construed to be other than a payment on account
of rent then due, nor shall any statement of Tenant's check or any letter
accompanying Tenant's check be deemed an accord and satisfaction. No act or
omission by Landlord or its employees or agents during the term of this Lease
shall be deemed as acceptance of a surrender of the Leased Premises, and no
agreement to accept such a surrender shall be valid unless in writing and signed
by Landlord.

         Section 13.06. Attorneys' Fees. If either party defaults in the
performance or observance of any of the terms, conditions, covenants or
obligations contained in this Lease and the non-defaulting party obtains a
judgment against the defaulting party, then the defaulting party agrees to
reimburse the non-defaulting party for the attorneys' fees incurred thereby.

                ARTICLE 14 - LANDLORD'S RIGHT TO RELOCATE TENANT

         Landlord shall have the right upon at least thirty (30) days' prior
written notice to Tenant to relocate Tenant and to substitute for the Leased
Premises other space in the Building or in the Park containing at least as much
rentable area as tile Leased Premises. Such substituted space shall be improved
by Landlord, at its expense, with improvements at least equal in quantity and
quality to those in the Leased Premises and shall be approved by the Federal
Drug Administration prior to Tenant's relocation. Landlord shall reimburse
Tenant for all reasonable expenses incurred with and caused by such relocation.
In no event shall Landlord be liable to Tenant for any consequential damages as
a result of any such relocation, including, but not limited to, loss of business
income or opportunity.

                 ARTICLE 15 - TENANT'S RESPONSIBILITY REGARDING
                  ENVIRONMENTAL LAWS AND HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES.

         Section 15.01. Definitions.

         a. "Environmental Laws" - All federal, state and municipal laws,
ordinances, rules and regulations applicable to the environmental and ecological
condition of the Leased Premises,

<PAGE>

the rules and regulations of the Federal Environmental Protection Agency or any
other federal, state or municipal agency or governmental board or entity having
jurisdiction over the Leased Premises.

         b. "Hazardous Substances" - Those substances included within the
definitions of "hazardous substances," "hazardous materials;" "toxic substances"
"solid waste" or "infectious waste" under present or future Environmental Laws
or other federal, state or local laws or regulations.

         Section 15.02. Compliance. Tenant, at its sole cost and expense, shall
promptly comply with the Environmental Laws including any notice from any source
issued pursuant to the Environmental Laws or issued by any insurance company
which shall impose any duty upon Tenant with respect to the use, occupancy,
maintenance or alteration of the Leased Premises whether such notice shall be
served upon Landlord or Tenant.

         Section 15.03. Restrictions on Tenant.

         a. Tenant shall operate its business and maintain the Leased Premises
in compliance with all Environmental Laws.

         b. Tenant shall not cause or permit the use, generation, release,
manufacture, refining, production, processing, storage or disposal of any
Hazardous Substances on, under or about the Leased Premises, or the
transportation to or from the Leased Premises of any Hazardous Substances,
except as necessary and appropriate for its Permitted Use in which case the use,
storage or disposal of such Hazardous Substances shall be performed in
compliance with the Environmental Laws and the highest standards prevailing in
tile industry.

         Section 15.04. Notices, Affidavits, Etc.

         a. Tenant shall immediately notify Landlord of (i) any violation by
Tenant, its employees, agents, representatives, customers, invitees or
contractors of the Environmental Laws on, under or about the Leased Premises, or
(ii) the presence or suspected presence of any Hazardous Substances on, under or
about the Leased Premises and shall immediately deliver to Landlord any notice
received by Tenant relating to (i) and (ii) above from any source.

         b. Tenant shall execute affidavits, representations and the like within
five (5) days of Landlord's request therefor concerning Tenant's best knowledge
and belief regarding the presence of any Hazardous Substances on, under or about
the Leased Premises.

         Section 15.05. Landlord's Rights. Landlord and its agents shall have
the right, but not the duty, upon advance notice (except in the case of
emergency when no notice shall be required) to inspect the Leased Premises and
conduct tests thereon to determine whether or the extent to which there has
been) a violation of Environmental Laws by Tenant or whether there are Hazardous
Substances on, under or about the Leased Premises. In exercising its rights
herein, Landlord shall use reasonable efforts to minimize interference with
Tenant's business but such entry shall not constitute an eviction of' Tenant, in
whole or in part, and Landlord shall not be liable for any interference, loss,
or damage to Tenant's property or business caused thereby.

<PAGE>

         Section 15.06. Tenant's Indemnification. Tenant shall indemnify
Landlord and Landlord's managing agent from any and all claims, losses,
liabilities, costs, expenses and damages, including attorneys' fees, costs of
testing and remediation costs, incurred by Landlord in connection with any
breach by Tenant of its obligations under this Article 15. The covenants anti
obligations under this Article 15 shall survive the expiration or earlier
termination of this Lease.

         Section 15.07. Landlords Representation. Notwithstanding anything
contained in this Article 15 to the contrary, Tenant shall not have any
liability to Landlord under this Article 15 resulting from any conditions
existing, or events occurring, or any Hazardous Substances existing or
generated, at, in, on, under or in connection with the Leased premises prior to
the Commencement Date of this Lease except to the extent Tenant exacerbates the
same.

                            ARTICLE 16 -MISCELLANEOUS

         Section 16.01. Benefit of Landlord and Tenant. This lease shall inure
to the benefit of and be binding upon Landlord and Tenant and their respective
successors and assigns.

         Section 16.02. Governing-Law. This Lease shall be governed in
accordance with the laws of the State of Minnesota.

         Section 16.03. Guaranty. In consideration of Landlord's leasing the
Leased Premises to Tenant, Tenant shall provide Landlord with a Guaranty of
Lease executed by the guarantor(s) described in the Basic Lease Provisions, if
any.

         Section 16.04. Force Maieure. Landlord and Tenant, except for the
payment of rent, shall be excused for the period of any delay in the performance
of any obligation hereunder when such delay is occasioned by causes beyond its
control, including but not limited to work stoppages, boycotts, slowdowns or
strikes; shortages of materials, equipment, labor or energy; unusual weather
conditions; or acts or omissions of governmental or political bodies.

         Section 16.05. Examination of Lease. Submission of this instrument for
examination or signature to Tenant does not constitute a reservation of or
option for Lease, and it is not effective as a Lease or otherwise until
execution by and delivery to both Landlord and Tenant.

         Section 16.06. Indemnification for Leasing Commissions. The parties
hereby represent and warrant that the only real estate brokers involved in the
negotiation and execution of this Lease are the Brokers. Each party shall
indemnify the other from any and all liability for the breach of this
representation and warranty on its part and shall pay any compensation to any
other broker or person who may be entitled thereto.

         Section 16.07. Notices. Any notice required or permitted to be given
under this Lease or by law shall be deemed to have been given if it is written
and delivered in person or by overnight courier or mailed by certified mail,
postage prepaid, to the party who is to receive such notice at the address
specified in Article I. When so mailed, the notice shall be deemed to have been
given as of the date it was mailed. Either party may change its address by
giving written notice thereof to the other party.

<PAGE>

         Section 16.08. Severability of_Invalid_Provisions. If any provision of
this Lease shall he held to be invalid, void or unenforceable, the remaining
provisions shall remain in full force and effect.

         Section 16.09. Financial Statements. During the Lease Term and any
extensions thereof, Tenant shall provide to Landlord on an annual basis, within
ninety (90) days following the end of Tenant's fiscal year, a copy of Tenant's
most recent certified and audited financial statements prepared as of the end of
Tenant's fiscal year. Such financial statements shall be prepared in conformity
with generally accepted accounting principles, consistently applied.

         Section 16.10. Tenant's Representations and Warranties. The undersigned
represents and warrants to Landlord that (i) Tenant is duly organized, validly
existing and in good standing in accordance with the laws of the stale under
which it was organized; and (ii) the individual executing and delivering this
Lease on behalf of Tenant has been properly authorized to do so, and such
execution and delivery shall bind Tenant. Tenant, at Landlord's request, shall
provide Landlord with evidence of such authority.

         Section 16.11. Option to Extend.

         A. Grant and Exercise of Option. Provided that (i) Tenant has not been
in default hereunder at any time during the Term of this Lease (the "Original
Ternr"), (ii) the creditworthiness of Tenant is then acceptable to Landlord,
(iii) Tenant originally named herein remains in possession of and has been
continuously operating in the entire Leased Premises throughout the Original
Term and (iv) the current use of the Leased Premises is acceptable to Landlord,
Tenant shall have one (1) option to extend the Original Term for one (1)
additional period of three (3) years (the "Extension Term"). The Extension Term
shall be upon the same terms and conditions contained in the Lease for the
Original Term except (i) Tenant shall not have any further option to extend and
(ii) the Minimum Annual Rent shall be adjusted as set forth herein ("Rent
Adjustment"). Tenant shall exercise such option by delivering to Landlord, no
later than October 31, 2000, written notice of Tenant's desire to extend the
Original Term. Tenant's failure to properly exercise such option shall waive it.
If Tenant properly exercises its option to extend, Landlord shall notify Tenant
of the Rent Adjustment no later than ninety (90) days prior to the commencement
of the Extension Term. Tenant shall be deemed to have accepted the Rent
Adjustment if it fails to deliver to Landlord a written objection thereto within
five (5) business days after receipt thereof. If Tenant properly exercises its
option to extend, Landlord and Tenant shall execute an amendment to the Lease
(or, at Landlord's option, a new lease on the form then in use for the Building)
reflecting the terms arid conditions of the Extension Term.

         B. Market Rent Adjustment. The Minimum Annual Rent for the Extension
Term shall be an amount equal to the Minimum Annual Rent then being quoted by
Landlord to prospective new tenants of the Building for space of comparable size
and quality and with similar or equivalent improvements as are found in the
Building, and if none, then in similar buildings in the vicinity, excluding free
rent and other concessions; provided. however, that in no event shall the
Minimum Annual Rent during the Extension Term be less than the highest Minimum
Annual Rent payable during the 0riginalTerm. The Minimum Monthly Rent shall be
an amount equal to one-twelfth (I/12) of the Minimum Annual Rent for the
Extension Term and shall be paid at the same time and in the same manner as
provided in the Lease.

<PAGE>

         Section 16.12. Option to Terminate. Provided Tenant is not in default
hereunder, Tenant shall have the option to terminate this Lease effective on
October 31, 2000. Such option shall be exercised by (i) Tenant's giving written
notice to Landlord of its intention to terminate on or before May 1, 2000, and
(ii) Tenant's payment to Landlord of an amount equal to XXXX Dollars ($XXX),
which payment shall accompany the notice provided in (i) above. Such payment is
trade in consideration for Landlord's grant of this option to terminate, to
compensate Landlord for rental and other concessions given to Tenant, and for
other good and valuable consideration. Such payment shall not in any manner
affect Tenant's obligations to pay Minimum Annual Rent and Additional Rent or to
perform its obligations under the Lease up to and including the date of
termination. Failure to timely and properly exercise this option shall forever
waive and extinguish it. If such option is validly exercised, then upon such
termination, Tenant shall surrender the Leased Premises to Landlord in
accordance with the terms of this Lease and each party shall be released from
further liability hereunder; provided, however, that such termination shall not
affect any right or obligation arising prior to termination or which survives
termination of the Lease.

         Section 16.13. Ongoing Option to Terminate. Provided Tenant is not in
default hereunder and provided Tenant enters into an agreement with Landlord to
expand its business operations in another building which is owned by Landlord,
Tenant shall have the option to terminate this Lease effective as of the
commencement of rent under the new lease. If such option is validly exercised,
then upon such termination, Tenant shall surrender the leased Premises to
Landlord in accordance with the terms of this Lease and each party shall be
released from further liability hereunder; provided, however, that such
termination shall not affect any right or obligation arising prior to
termination or which survives termination of the Lease. Landlord hereby agrees
to use commercially reasonable efforts to accommodate Tenant's expansion needs
by locating space in another building owned by Landlord, if available.

         Section 16.14. Contingency. This Lease is contingent upon Landlord
entering into a lease termination agreement for the Leased Premises with Tenant.
In the event this contingency is not satisfied, upon written notice from
Landlord, this Lease shall be void and of no further force or effect.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this Lease as of the day
and year first above written.

                           LANDLORD:
                           DUKE REALTY MINNESOTA, LLC,
                           Minnesota limited liability company

                           By:               _
                                             Robert H. Johnson
                                             Chief Manager

                           TENANT:
                           CHRONIMED, INC., a Minnesota corporation

<PAGE>

                           By:

                           Printed:

                           Title:

STATE OF
                           SS:
COUNTY OF

         Before me, a Notary Public in and for said County and State, personally
appeared ________________________, by me known and by me known to be the
________________ of Chronimed, Inc., a Minnesota corporation, who acknowledged
the execution of the above and foregoing Lease Agreement for and on behalf of
said corporation.

WITNESS my hand and Notarial Seal this 12TH day of , October, 1998

                                                     Notary Public

                                                     (Printed Signature)
My Commission Expires: 1/31/2000

My County of Residence:  RamseyEXHIBIT 10.8.3

                             DISTRIBUTION AGREEMENT

THIS AGREEMENT, made and entered into by and between

XXX, with the postal address XXXX, Marketing company for XXX, with the postal
address XXXX, hereafter to be referred to as the Vendor,

and

CHRONIMEB INC, with the postal address 13911 Ridgedale Drive, Minnetonka,
Minnesota 55305, USA, hereafter to be referred to as the Distributor.

WHEREAS, the Vendor is engaged in manufacturing, distributing and sales of
certain Products, for which the Vendor desires an assured market opportunity;
and

WHEREAS, the Vendor recognizes that the execution of this Agreement with the
Distributor will enable the Vendor to effectively distribute these Products in
due Territory specified herein and which should increase its share in
MARKETPLACE; and

WHEREAS, the Distributor has familiarized itself with and has determined the
clinical performance and sales potential of the Vendor's Products and now wishes
to utilize its special knowledge, expertise, and contacts to establish itself as
a Distributor of the Products and specially desires to engage in sale and
distribution with the Vendor in order to assure itself an adequate supply;

NOW, THEREFORE, the Vendor and Distributor ENTER INTO this Agreement and agree
as follows:

                              ARTICLE I DEFINITIONS

In this Agreement each of the terms listed below has the following meaning:

1.1 The term "Product" (or "Product") shall mean the US Products and the
Haemofix Blood Lancet Products and all modifications, improvements and additions
thereof.

1.2 The term "US Products" (or "US Product") shall mean the Haemofix Blood
Lancet Product line as specified in Appendix 1 of this Agreement.

1.3 The term "Haemofix Blood Lancets Products" (or "Haemofix Blood Lancet
Product") shall mean all goods in the Haemofix Lancet Product line as specified
in Appendix 1 of this Agreement.

1.4 The term "Trade Mark" (or "Trade Marks") shall mean the intellectual
property rights including patents, trade names, trade marks and logotypes and so
on of the Vendor related to or used in connection with the Products.

<PAGE>

1.5 The terns "Territory" shall mean North America. (USA, Canada and Mexico).
The Vendor will not operate in Central and South America the first six (6)
months. After six (6) months will tire Distributor have a right to market the
product in Central and South America, but not exclusive.

1.6 "Appendix" incites any agreed appendix of this Agreement necessary for
understanding this Agreement arid its effectiveness. All appendices shall be
deemed to be incorporated into and form part of this Agreement.

                           ARTICLE 2. GRANTS OF RIGHTS

2.1 The Vendor grants to the Distributor and the Distributor hereby accepts the
exclusive rights to sell the Products within the Territory to Sub Distributors
and end users, with the exceptions stated in thus Agreement.

2.2 The exclusive right to sell the Haemofix Blood Lancet in the Territory is
granted to the Distributor on the Effective Date of this Agreement. The Parties
agree that the first twelve (12) month minimum quantity period, as described in
Appendix 2, will commence ninety (90) days after receiving of the first
shipment.

                         ARTICLE 3. CONDITIONS PRECEDENT

3.1 The right to obtain the exclusive distribution right and the right to sell
the US Products in the Territory will be available to the Distributor upon the
effective termination of the existing distribution contract of Haemofix Lancets
type for the US Products which is in EFFECT WITH the Vendor's current
distributor. All terms and conditions regarding the US Products referenced in
this Agreement are contingent upon termination of the existing distribution
contract.

3.2 THE EXCLUSIVE right to sell means, except as otherwise stated in any
compulsory law applicable to this Agreement, that the Vendor will refrain from

- selling the Products in the Territory

- granting to any other person the representation of the Products in the
Territory

3.3 The Distributor shall refrain, outside the Territory, from seeking customers
for the Products, from establishing any branch, or from maintaining any
distribution depot for the Products. Any orders outside the Territory shall be
SENT to the Vendor.

3.4 The Vendor will not sell the Products to customers outside the Territory who
Vendor has reason to believe exports or intends to export the Products to the
Territory.

3.5 The Vendor shall be free to extend its assortment of US Products to be sold
in the Territory and, if necessary, to discontinue the manufacture of any US
Products.

<PAGE>

3.6 The Distributor shall have the right to sell to Original Equipment
Manufacturers, (OEM) in the Territory, but the Vendor will have the right to
sell to other OEM company in rest of the world, even if the product should be
included in a kit sold to the Territory.

                           ARTICLE 4. NON-COMPETITION

4.1 Except as otherwise stated in any compulsory law applicable to this
Agreement, the Distributor shall refrain from selling products that are
identical or similar to the Products in the Territory, unless prior written is
given by the Vendor.

4.2 The Distributor shall give reasonable notice to the Vendor if the
Distributor directly or indirectly, enters into, or becomes engaged in any
business or undertaking WHICH compete an any matter with the Vendor in
connection with the marketing, distribution, or sale of the Products in the
Territory. Such action will grant the Vendor the option to terminate this
Agreement.

                            ARTICLE 5. RELATIONSHIPS

5.1 At all times during the duration of this Agreement shall the Distributor act
as an independent contractor and neither shall the making of this Agreement nor
the performance of any of the provisions thereof be corm to constitute
Distributor as agent or legal representative of Vendor for any purpose, nor
shall this Agreement be deemed to establish a Joint Venture or Partnership or
Franchise Arrangement. Each purchase of tiny Products by the Distributor from
the Vendor pursuant to this Agreement, each sale of the Products made by the
Distributor, and each Agreement or commitment made by the Distributor to arty
person, firm or corporation with respect thereto shall made by Distributor for
its cum account as principal and its own expense.

5.2 Neither Party has authority to make any agreements on behalf of or in any
way binding opt the other Party.

                         ARTICLE 6. SUB REPRESENTATIVES

6.1 The Distributor acknowledges that it will primarily use its own sales
representatives or Sub Distributors to market and promote the Products. Vendor
acknowledges that in limited cases, at the request of a customer, Distributor
may sell the Products through sub-distributors who will perform routine
distributor tasks only. This has to be agreed with the Vendor.

                         ARTICLE 7. MARKETING AND SALES

7.1 The Distributor shall actively market and promote the sales of the Products
through the efforts of its Management, regional sales manager mud staff of sales
representatives within the Territory by

<PAGE>

advertising, distribution of technical and sales matters, personal calls upon
prospective customers and other activities, all of which shall be undertaken by
the Distributor at its sole cost and expense. The target shall be to reach the
best result as possible.

                           ARTICLE 8. MINIMUM QUANTITY

8.1 The Distributor shall buy US Products for at least eighty (80) per cent of
the total value of the agreed forecast as mentioned in Appendix 2.

8.2 If the Distributor does not comply with its obligation in this Article 8,
Clause 8.1 above, the Vendor shall be entitled to convert the exclusive rights
for the US Products as mentioned under Article 2 ABOVE TO A NONexclusive right
by registered letter within ninety (90) days after each forecasting period on
giving thirty (30) days notice. Failure to comply with the obligations in
Article 8, Clause 8.1 shall not be a material breach of this Agreement and the
Vendor sole and exclusive remedy for such failure is set forth in this Clause
8.2.

8.3 The Distributor shall purchase Haemofix Blood Lancet within the term of this
Agreement an accordance to the schedule in Appendix 2. At no time during the
first two twelve (12) month time periods, as stipulated in Appendix 2, can the
order quantities of the Products fall below the minimum quantities set forth in
the APPENDIX 2. AT NO TIME during the twelve months periods, three (3) through
four (4) inclusive, as stipulated an Appendix 2, can the order QUANTITIES OF the
Products fall more than twenty (20) per cent below the minimum quantities set
forth in Appendix 2.

                            ARTICLE 9. MINIMUM STOCK

The Distributor shall maintain at its own cost a stock of the Products
responding to no less than twenty (20) per cent of the volume of the annual
total volume of the forecast according to Article 12, Clause 12.2. However, if
the Vendor tai has been able to deliver in time, the Parties should discuss this
Article.

                        ARTICLE 10. ADVERTISING AND FAIRS

10.1 The Distributor shall advertise the Pmts within the Territory at its own
cost.

10.2 Participation in fairs or exhibitions shall be the subject of prior
consultation between the Parties. All expenses and costs associated with
Distributor's participation in fairs an exhibitions within the Territory shall
be the sole responsibility of the Distributor.

10.3 if not otherwise agreed, arty artwork or printed matters regarding the
Products, that is produced by the Distributor shall be in conformity with the
Vet's recommended fonts, printing colors and general cline for artwork. Vendor
agrees to allow the Distributor to use its current labeling practices.

<PAGE>

                             ARTICLE 11. TRADE MARKS

11.1 If not otherwise agreed the Distributor shall sell the Products with the
Trade Mark.

11.2 The Distributor shall not use any registered or any unregistered Trade mark
owned by the Vendor at any time during the term of this Agreement except in
connection with the Products.

11.3 After termination of this Agent the Distributor shall not use the Vendor's
name or any of the Vendor's Trade Marks in any manner, except to sell remaining
Products in inventory.

11.4 The Distribute pray put trade mark of its own on any Product label or
advertising, in accordance with Vendor's agreement.

11.5 The Distributor shall have no rights under this Agreement in, or to, the
Trade Marks and shall not, during the term of the Agreement, or theta, represent
that it is the owner of the True Marks, whether or not tire Trade Marks are
registered, nor at any time register, or cause to be registered, any of the
Trade Marks in its name, or in name of another, except on behalf of and with
written instructions from the Vendor.

                        ARTICLE 12. REPORTS AND FORECASTS

12.1 The Distributor shall with due diligence keep the Vendor informed of market
conditions and the state of competition and shall supply a general report as
frequently as may be required but in no event less than every three (3) months.
Such report shall always include the number (and names or coded names) of
customers to whom the Products have been sold.

12.2 The Distributor shall submit to the Vendor, prior to the end of October
every year, a forecast for all Products for the following twelve (12) month
period.

                           ARTICLE 13. PURCHASE ORDER

13.1 The Distributor shall provide the Vendor with rolling purchase orders for
the Products. Each purchase order shall list three (3) separate calendar month
delivery dates for each respective Product. Each desired quantity FOR a given
Product, for each calendar month, shall be listed on the purchase order as a
separate "Line Item", even if the purchase quantity is zero (0). The Distributor
shall have no less than (3) such consecutive purchase orders placed with the
Vendor at all times. Each purchase order shall not be considered binding until
the Distributor has notified with a written order acknowledgement from the
Vendor.

13.2 The Distributor shall confirm to the Vendor in writing, no later than the
20th of each calendar month, to desired quantity of all not yet delivered Line
Items on any and all purchase orders scheduled

<PAGE>

for delivery for the following third rolling calendar month. If confirmation
from the Distributor is not received by the 20th of a calendar month, the
quantity last submitted for that Line Item on any purchase order for delivery in
that following third rolling calendar month, shall automatically be considered
binding.

13.3 The Vendor may at any time make changes in, or discontinue the manufacture
of any US Product without any liability whatsoever to the Distributor. Tire
Vendor shall promptly notify the Distributor of any discontinuance or
significant change in the US Products. If the Vendor instructs the Distributor
not to sell a certain Product, the Distributor may return remaining inventory of
tier Product for credit by the Vendor.

                   ARTICLE 14. FORMS AND FORECASTS AND ORDERS

If agreed by the Parties, the Distributor shall use forms submitted by the
Vendor for the above reports, forecasts. Orders have to written on Distributors
own forms.

                          ARTICLE 15. TIME OF DELIVERY

The Vendor shall deliver the ordered Products within plus/minus ten (+/- 20)
days from acknowledged date of delivery, in accordance with Article 13.

                          ARTICLE 16. TERMS OF DELIVERY

16.1 The Products shall be delivered by the Vendor to the Distributor FOB (free
on board) XXX.

                               ARTICLE 17. PRICES

17.1 If not otherwise agreed, THE Distributor shall pay the prices for US
Products in accordance with the latest price-list in Appendix 3.

17.2 if the Vendor decides to change the said price-list, the Vendor shall
notify the Distributor of such change sixty (60) days in advance The Vendor will
honor the prices on orders placed prior to, or written that sixty (60) days
period, at the previously stated prices. Provided that the delivery is requested
by the Distributor within eighty (80) days from the effective date of prices
change. The prices shall be firm for a minimum of twelve (12) months.

17.3 The Distributor shall be free to determine the prices and other conditions
to the customers and should on request inform the Vendor about the contents of
these.

<PAGE>

17,4 The Distributor shall at all times pay the prices listed in Appendix 3 for
the Haemofix Blood Lancet.

17.5 All Product price lists will be quoted in United States US dollars (USD).

17.6 A relation of USD 1/XXX is set. If the value will change more than +-15% ,
the Parties have the right to take up negotiations.

17.7. The Distributor will every year receive 1% of the total VOLUME free, to be
use! for exhibitions e.t.a. The Distributor agrees however that these samples
shall be used for promotion only, and not for sales.

                          ARTICLE 18. TERMS OF PAYMENT

18.1 The Distributor shall pay to the aunt and bank per 34 days net. However, if
FDA will delays a shipment, the Distributor has the right to delay the payment
with a time as long as FDA has delayed the shipment.

18.2 If not otherwise agreed all payments relating to this Agreement shall be
made in XXX and in US dollars (USD).

                       ARTICLE 19. INSPECTION OF PRODUCTS

The Distributor shall thoroughly inspect the Products within 30 days from the
date of landing at the port designated by him and will lodge, within SUCH period
any claim in respect of any deliveries, found to be deficient or damaged. Within
10 days from the date on which the above mentioned period of time for inspection
has expired, the Distributor shall submit to the Vendor a report concerning all
warranty claims based on that delivery. The claim will not prejudice or suspend
the Vendor's right to receive payment in full for such delivered Products.
Failure by the Distributor to submit any such Warranty claims within the
specified period shall constitute a waiver of any such claim which could be
found at an inspection arid shall be deemed as an unconditional acceptance of
the Products by the Distributor which may not thereafter be revoked.

                              ARTICLE 20. WARRANTY

20.1 The Vendor warrants that the Products are free from faults in material in
that the Products correspond to the Product specification as set cant in
Appendix 4. and as set out below THE VENDOR agrees to remedy such faults. The
warranty is contingent upon proper use, handling and service of the Product and
does not apply to damage which has been caused, for example by misuse,
negligence, alteration or tampering, to damage incurred in transit, by normal
wear and tear, improper or unauthorized use or storage of the Product by the
Distributor or customer, causes external to the Products or resulting from the
Distributor's incorrect implementation or interpretation of the Vendor's advice.
The warranty is made directly by the Vendor to the Distributor and Sub
Distributors is not applicable or transferable to other purchasers of the
Product or any other party.

<PAGE>

20.2 The Vendor will in no case warrant the Products at a date past the
expiration date of three (3) years or more from date of packaging, ref to Lot.
no. written on the package of the Products.

20.3 The Distributor shall take complete responsibility, including but not
limited to all claims four third parties, arising from the Distributor's
activities concerning the Products and the Distributor hereby undertakes to hold
the Vendor harmless from any responsibility, liability and expense ton. In case
of claims from third parties or customers the Dish agrees to provide the Vendor
with all information available to the Distributor relating to any complaint from
or dispute with such parties and to notify the Vendor immediately in writing of
any faults or defects that have appeared or will appear and also inform the
Vendor as to the progress of such complaints or disputes. All such notifications
shall contain reference to Lot. no. , and the full name and address of the party
making the complaints. The Distributor shall at all times keep a record of any
defective Products old other data as mentioned above.

20.4 As the Distributor's only remedy is to have defective Product replaced or a
refund of the purchased price it is a condition for the Vendor's warranty that
the Distributor return. a referee of the defective Products to the Vendor at the
Distributor's risk and expense. If, after examination of the defective Product,
the Vendor decides that the claim is not justified, the Vendor will at the risk
and expense of the Distributor return the defective Product to the Distributor.
However, if the Vendor decides that the claim is justified the Vendor will a)
without clay credit the invoiced cost of the defective Product together with the
Distributor's expense for the transport of the defective Product, provided that
the Distributor has claimed reimbursement for transport costs before the credit
is made or b) return a new Product to the Distributor. After the Vendor has
taken the measures described in this paragraph the Vendor shall be deemed to
have fulfilled all its obligations in respect of a defective

                       ARTICLE 21. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY

21.1 The Vendor's sole obligation and the Distributor's sole remedy under this
warranty shall be reps of defective Products or refined of the purchase price
including transport costs, as provided above in Article 20. THE WARRANTY GIVEN
IN ARTICLE 20 IS THE ONLY WARRANTY BY THE VENDOR WITH RESPECT TO THE PRODUCTS.
UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES SHALL VENDOR BE LIABLE FOR LOSS OF BUSINESS, OR ANY
SPECIAL, INDIRECT OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RELATING TO THE SALE OR USE OF THE
PRODUCTS, UNDER THIS WARRANTY OR OTHERWISE. THIS LIMITATION OF LIABILITY APPLIES
EVEN IF THE VENDOR HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.
ALL OTHER WARRANTIES INCLUDING THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR MERCHANT ABILITY AND
FITNESS FOR PARTICIPATION PURPOSE ARE DISCLAIMED. This warranty is provided
solely to the Distributor. The Distributor shall be responsible for providing
its own warranty to its customers. The Parties agree on the importance of the
Distributor adapting the conditions it grants to its own customers to the
condition it is granted by the Vendor, especially as far as the warranty are
concerned. The Distributor assumes all risks and liabilities for and agrees to
indemnify and hold the Vendor harmless from and against any claims, demands,
liabilities, and expenses arising out of or accruing from the unauthorized acts,
negligence, or omissions of the Distributor or any breach of this Agreement by
the Distributor.

<PAGE>

21.2 The Distributor shall immediately notify the Vendor of any claims under any
foregoing warranties. The Distributor shall also immediately notify the Vendor
of any likelihood of a claim by a third Party under any of the foregoing
warranties. No adjustment, settlement, or payment of such claim made by the
Distributor to a third Party shall be binding on the Vendor, or obligate the
Vendor to compensate the Distributor for such adjustment, settlement, or
payment, unless final authorization thereto was given in writing by the Vendor.

21.3 As regards Product liability the Vendor warrants that it will be liable in
respect of death, personal injury or damaged property (other than product
itself) if it is shown that Vendor has been guilty of gross negligence or
misconduct. In no case is the Vendor responsible for Product Liability above
what is covered by the world wide liability policy taken for the Vendor's
Products which amounts to XXX per single occurrence and XXX in total aggregated
amount per policy period. The Distributor can be included and named as insured
for an "additional names fee if and for as long as, the Distributor desires.

                            ARTICLE 22. 1NFRINGEMENT

22.1 If a third Party mates any claim for compensation towards the Vendor or the
Distributor, the Party who receives the claim shall without delay notify the
other Party in writing. The Parties shall be obligated to assist each other in
such claim from a third Party in means of information and defense. No Party
shall have the right to settle or compromise any such claim or to enter any
judgement without the other Party's approval.

22.2 The Distributor shall report to the Vendor any infringement of Trade Marks,
or imitation of the Trade Marls and/or the Products, of WHICH IT may learn and
shall assist the Vendor in protecting its right in and to the Trade Marks and/or
the Products; but the Distributor shall not initiate any protective action WITH
respect td the Trade Marks and/or the Products WITHOUT the Vendor's prior
written authorization.

22.3 The Distributor shall assist the Vendor to the best of its ability to
protect the Vendor against such acts and. infringements of the Trade Marks
and/or the Products.

22.4 The Distributor's obligations under Article 7 and Article 8, shall be
temporarily suspended in the event that either Party, receives notification from
third Party of patent infringement regarding the Product until such claim is
mutually deemed unfound, settled or withdrawn.

                       ARTICLE 23. LIMITATIONS OF DAMAGES

The Party who is subject to breach of the Agreement shall be under a duly to
take all necessary measures to mitigate the loss which has occurred provided
that it can do so without unreasonable inconvenience or cost. Should it fail to
do so, the Party guilty of breach tray claim a reduction in damages.

In no case shall either Party be liable to the other for losses in profit and
other consequential losses, provided that the foregoing (a) shall not apply in
case of willful or grossly negligent breach by a Party, and (b) shall BE without
prejudice to the provisions of Articles 19 through 22.

<PAGE>

                            ARTICLE 24. FORCE MAJEURE

If the performance of any obligation under this Agreement, other than payment of
money, is prevented or impaired for any cue beyond the reasonable control of the
defaulting Party, such Party shall be excused from performance AS LONG as such
cause continues to prevent or impair performance, provided the Party claiming
such excuse shall promptly notify the other Party of the existence of such cause
aril shall at all times use its best efforts to resume and complete the
performance.

                           ARTICLE 25. NON-DISCLOSURE

25.1 The Vendor and Distributor will not disclose to any third Party any
confidential information relating to each other's business or methods of caring
on business, or to technology related to the Products. Such coal information
("Trade Secrets") includes, but is not limited to poses, techniques, research,
technology, pricing, cost data, knowhow suppliers anti customers of a Party
which the other Party knows, or hereafter tomes TO know, unless and until such
Trade Secrets are in the public domain.

25.2 In so far as officers and employees of Party, who come into contact with
Trade Secrets of the other Party, are corm, this Party shall impose on such
officers and employees a corresponding obligation to confidential treatment of
the other Party's Trade Sets to the extent set forth in this Article and
covering the time both during anti after their employment with the Party
concerned.

25.3 The duty of non-disclosure of Trade Secrets shall not cease with the
termination of this Agreement but shall survive such termination TO the full
extent.

                             ARTICLE 26. ASSIGNMENT

26.1 Neither Party may assign this Agreement or any interest herein without
prior written consent of the other Party such consent may not be unreasonably
withheld by either Party.

26.2 Subject to the provisions of this Article this Agreement shall inure to the
benefit of, and binding upon the Parties hereto, and their respective assigns.

                            ARTICLE 27. SEVERABILITY

Should any part of this Agreement for any reason be invalid or unenforceable,
such invalidity or unenforceability shall not affect the validity of the
remaining portion which remaining portion shall continue in full force and
effect. In such case, the parties agree that they will, in good faith, negotiate
with one another to replace such in valid provision with a valid provision, as
similar as possible to that which has been held to be invalid. All in accordance
with this Agreement.

<PAGE>

                    ARTICLE 28. DEFAULT AND OTHER CONTINGENCY

28.1 Without prejudice to airy remedy either Party may be against the other for
breach or non-performance of this Agreement, both Parties shall have the right:

- to terminate this Agreement by giving the other Party two month's notice in
writing if the other should violate any of provisions or conditions of this
Agreement and such Party fails to discontinue and make good such violation
within ninety (90) days after receipt of notice in writing with reference to
this Article from the complaining Party.

- to terminate this Agreement immediately if the other Party should enter into
liquidation or go into bankruptcy or become insolvent or make composition with
its creditors.

28.2 If the Distributor has not fulfilled any payment within thirty (30) days
after fallen due and if the Distributor still act made the payment of such
amount despite two reminders from the Vendor with at least fourteen(14) days
between each reminder, the Vendor is entitled to terminate this Agreement
immediately.

28.3 Failure of either Party to terminate this Agreement following any breach
hereof by the other Party shall not be deemed a waiver of the Party not in
breach of rights arising from any future breach.

               ARTICLE 29. RIGHTS AND LIABILITES AFTER TERMINATION

29.1 Termination of this Agreement shall not release either Party from any
obligation or liability incurred prior to the effective date of such
termination, to include Vendor's obligations to indemnify the Distributor.

29.2 If the Vendor terminates this Agreement for any reason, the vendor will
allow the Distributor to sell all existing inventories of Product in stock at
the time of termination.

29.3 The Distributor shall, at its sole costs and expense, promptly return to
Vendor all advertising matter and other property or equipment of the Vendor then
in the possession of the Distributor.

29.4 In event the business transactions between the Parties subsequent to the
serving of notice of, or subsequent to the date of, termination of this
Agreement, such relations shall not constitute a renewal of this Agreement or
waiver of termination, but all such transactions shall governed by terms
identical to the applicable provisions of this Agreement unless the Parties
execute a new agreement superseding this Agreement.

                             ARTICLE 30. NO LICENSE

No license, express or implied, is granted by this Agreement by the Vendor under
any Trademarks.

<PAGE>

                               ARTICLE 31. NOTICES

Any notice or recast given under this Agreement shall be deemed to have been
sufficiently given or directly to either Party at the address shown on page one
of this Agreement, five (5) days after having been sent by registered mail, or
two (2) days after having been sent by telecopy and confirmed in writing, unless
expressly stated in this Agreement. Either Party may give written notice of a
charge of address, which shall be given as above per.

                                ART1CLE 32. TAXES

All prices or other payments mentioned in or sting from this Agreement shall
always be exclusive of any indirect taxes or turnover taxes (e.g. value added
tax), custom duties or similar charges. All such taxes, duties or charges shall
be borne by Distributor if levied by authorities in tire Distributor's country.

                    ARTICLE 33. DURATION AND EFFECTIVE DATES

33.1 The term of this Agreement shall begin on the Effective date and shall be
intact for a time period of 48 months, pursuant to Article 2, Clause 2.2, and
shall be automatically extended for successive twelve (12) month periods, unless
either Party notifies the other party by red mail at least ninety (90) days
before the respective expiration date, of each desire of either Party to
terminate this Agreement earlier under any of its other provisions.

                               ARTICLE 34. PERMITS

34.1 The vendor acknowledges that it is a registered Device Manufacturer with
the FDA anti that the Products are manufactured in accordance with FDA/GMP and
quality standards are in line with ISO 9001.

34.2 The Vendor agrees to undergo a vendor audit performed by the Distributor.

34.3 Vendor agrees to permit a duly authorized representative of the Distributor
to enter and inspect, during normal business hours, the establishments in which
any of the Products are manufactured, packaged, labeled or held in order to
DETERMINE whether said Products one manufactured, packed, labeled or held in
conformity with the terms of this Agreement, and further agrees to provide
Distributor with such documents at it may ready require to determine whether the
Products are being manufactured, packaged, labeled or held in accordance with
the provisions of this Agreement.

<PAGE>

                            ARTICLE 35. GOVERNING LAW

This Agreement shall be governed by and shall be construed AND enforced in
acordance with laws of the XXX, without giving effect to the conflict of laws
provisions thereunder.

                             ARTICLE 36. ARBITRATION

36.1 The arbitral shall be composed of a sole arbitrator. The place of
Arbitration shall be XXX.

36.2 The language to be used in arbitral proceedings shall be English.

36.3. The award of the arbitrator shall be the sole and exclusive remedy between
the Parties regarding any claims and counter-claims presented to the arbitrator.
The Parties undertake to fully and punctually abide by the award rendered by the
arbitrator. Failing such voluntary compliance, judgement upon the award or any
other appropriate procedures may be entered or sought in any court having
jurisdiction thereof to segue enforcement of said award.

The Parties have caused this Agreement to be executed in three (3) copies, each
of which shall be considered an original.

Date                                    Date

CHRONIMED INC.                          XXX

By                                      By

Its                                     Its

Source: [{"source": "alea-institute/alea-institute/kl3m-data-edgar-agreements/train-00008-of-00352.parquet"}, [{"source": "alea-institute/alea-institute/kl3m-data-edgar-agreements/train-00008-of-00352.parquet"}]]