Lilly bags Zepbound FDA approval for obesity treatment

Lilly bags Zepbound FDA approval for obesity treatment

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has granted approval to Eli Lilly’s Zepbound (tirzepatide) injection, making it the only obesity treatment that activates both GIP and GLP-1 hormone receptors. This medication is tailored for adults with obesity or overweight conditions associated with weight-related medical issues such as hypertension and type 2 diabetes. Zepbound is recommended […]

Eli Lilly announces $1.4bn acquisition of POINT Biopharma in radiopharmaceutical domain

Eli Lilly announces $1.4bn acquisition of POINT Biopharma in radiopharmaceutical domain

Eli Lilly and Company (NYSE: LLY) is set to acquire POINT Biopharma Global, Inc. (NASDAQ: PNT), a leading radiopharmaceutical firm, marking a significant leap in cancer treatment innovations. This acquisition integrates POINT Biopharma Global’s radioligand therapies, which precisely target cancer cells, promising enhanced tumor efficacy and minimized impact on healthy tissues. POINT Biopharma Global’s cutting-edge […]

Jardiance receives FDA approval to tackle kidney disease and cardiovascular risks

Jardiance receives FDA approval to tackle kidney disease and cardiovascular risks

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted approval for Jardiance (empagliflozin) 10 mg tablets, a significant development announced jointly by Boehringer Ingelheim and Eli Lilly and Company (NYSE: LLY). This approval pertains to the use of Jardiance in reducing the risk of sustained decline in estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR), end-stage kidney disease, […]

Eli Lilly receives FDA response letter for eczema treatment lebrikizumab

Eli Lilly receives FDA response letter for eczema treatment lebrikizumab

Eli Lilly and Company (NYSE: LLY) has announced a recent development regarding its biologic license application (BLA) for lebrikizumab, a treatment aimed at addressing moderate-to-severe atopic dermatitis, commonly known as eczema. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a complete response letter, citing specific findings from a multi-sponsor inspection of a third-party contract […]

Phase 3 LIBRETTO-531 trial : Lilly’s Retevmo meets primary endpoint of PFS

Phase 3 LIBRETTO-531 trial : Lilly’s Retevmo meets primary endpoint of PFS

Eli Lilly and Company (NYSE: LLY) unveiled exceptional results from their LIBRETTO-531 study of Retevmo (selpercatinib), setting a new standard in the treatment of advanced RET-mutant medullary thyroid cancer (MTC). The Phase 3 clinical trial distinctly highlights Retevmo’s superiority over existing first-line treatments, namely multikinase inhibitors cabozantinib and vandetanib. Retevmo demonstrated a statistically significant and […]

Lilly expands portfolio with $1.9bn acquisition of Versanis Bio

Lilly expands portfolio with $1.9bn acquisition of Versanis Bio

In a move marking a significant expansion in the biopharmaceutical sector, Eli Lilly and Company (Lilly) has successfully completed the acquisition of Versanis Bio, a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical player founded by Aditum Bio in 2021. This strategic acquisition sets the stage for Lilly to delve deeper into pioneering treatments for cardiometabolic diseases, including obesity. Central to […]

Lilly wraps up Sigilon Therapeutics acquisition to amplify Type 1 diabetes research

Lilly wraps up Sigilon Therapeutics acquisition to amplify Type 1 diabetes research

Eli Lilly and Company (Lilly) has formally announced the culmination of its $309.6 million takeover of biopharma trailblazer, Sigilon Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ: SGTX). This strategic acquisition propels Lilly’s quest to pioneer advanced encapsulated cell therapies, prominently spotlighting the SIG-002 treatment for type 1 diabetes. Driven by its mission to “Make life better,” Lilly’s acquisition is […]

Eli Lilly completes $2.4bn acquisition of DICE Therapeutics

Eli Lilly completes $2.4bn acquisition of DICE Therapeutics

Eli Lilly and Company (Lilly) has finalized its acquisition of DICE Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ: DICE) for $2.4 billion, bolstering its immunology portfolio with the inclusion of the latter’s innovative oral therapeutic candidates. This acquisition, made in an all-cash transaction, will incorporate DICE Therapeutics’ breakthrough DELSCAPE technology platform, designed for developing advanced oral therapeutic candidates. Specifically, […]

Eli Lilly Q2 2023 financial results highlight robust 28% revenue growth

Eli Lilly Q2 2023 financial results highlight robust 28% revenue growth

Eli Lilly and Company (NYSE: LLY) unveiled their Q2 2023 financials, showcasing a 28% revenue enhancement, predominantly driven by volume growth from Mounjaro, Verzenio, Jardiance, and Taltz. The revenue spike includes a notable $579.0 million from the Baqsimi rights sale. Excluding this sale and 2022’s COVID-19 antibodies, the Q2 2023 revenue surged by 22%. Key […]

LIBRETTO-431 study: Lilly’s Retevmo emerges as potential first-line treatment for RET fusion-positive NSCLC

LIBRETTO-431 study: Lilly’s Retevmo emerges as potential first-line treatment for RET fusion-positive NSCLC

Eli Lilly and Company (NYSE: LLY) has unveiled top-line results from the LIBRETTO-431 study, which focused on the assessment of Retevmo against platinum-based chemotherapy plus pemetrexed in patients diagnosed with RET fusion-positive advanced non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). The findings showcased a notable improvement in progression-free survival (PFS), a primary objective of the study. Study […]