Item 2.02. Results of Operations and Financial Condition.
On October 28, 2009, The Medicines Company (the "Company") announced financial results for the quarter ended September 30, 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 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
(c) Exhibits The following exhibit relating to Item 2.02 shall be deemed to be furnished, and not filed:
99.1 Press release dated October 28, 2009 entitled "The Medicines Company Reports Third Quarter 2009 Financial Results"

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