Production of Erythropoietin.

[933467u at app_science.rgu.ac.uk]

To anyone who can help me,

I'm a fourth year student at the Robert Gordon University in Aberdeen, 
Scotland.  I'm desperately seeking information on the production of 
recombinant Erythropoietin (AKA Epogen, EPO etc.).  I understand that 
yeast can be used. I'm particularly interested in the 
economic implications of using this drug.

For example can anyone tell me how much it would cost to produce a liter 
of the stuff?  How much would it cost to supply a patient with it for 
say, a month?

If no-one can answer my questions directly, I'd appreciate it if someone 
can tell me where I might find the information.

Thanks for your time folks,  Alan Mercer.