<p>The present invention relates to pharmaceutical compositions of activated botulinum toxin type B. In particular, the present invention relates to botulinum toxin type B pharmaceutical compositions wherein at least 75% of said botulinum toxin type B is activated - i.e., "nicked". The invention also relates to a process of activating botulinum toxin type B wherein at least 75% of said botulinum toxin type B is nicked. The invention further relates to methods for the treatment of a variety of neuromuscular diseases, pain, inflammatory and cutaneous disorders comprising administering a pharmaceutical composition of activated botulinum toxin type B wherein at least 75% of said botulinum toxin type B is nicked.</p>
