Item 2.02. Results of Operations and Financial Condition.
On October 6, 2009, The Medicines Company (the "Company") issued a press release to announce preliminary net revenue results for the third quarter of 2009.The full text of the press release issued in connection with the announcement is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K.
The information in Item 2.02 of this Form 8-K (including Exhibit 99.1) shall not be deemed "filed" for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the "Exchange Act") or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section, nor shall it be deemed incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933 or the Exchange Act, except as expressly set forth by specific reference in such a filing.
Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits
(d) Exhibits

99.1 Press release dated October 6, 2009 entitled "The Medicines Company Announces Preliminary Third Quarter 2009 Top Line Results"

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