Sidekick Health today announced a collaboration on an integrated digital therapeutics solution in conjunction with Eli Lilly (NYSE:LLY). The collaboration between the companies will mark the first phase of a relationship between Sidekick and Lilly, which starts with a digital therapeutic offering for patients battling breast cancer. According to a news release, the first phase […]
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Glooko adds former Eli Lilly exec to its board of directors
Diabetes management technology developer Glooko announced today that it appointed Alfonso “Chito” Zulueta to its board of directors. Zulueta joins Palo Alto, California-based Glooko’s board, having spent more than 30 years with Eli Lilly and Co., serving as a senior executive across an array of global business and commercial units. Get the full story at […]
10 leading pharma executives you need to know
Given the complexity of the pharmaceutical business, it can be challenging to gauge the performance of any chief executive in the space. That said, CEOs’ annualized return over tenure as CEO over their term can hint at performance. In addition, rating sites like Glassdoor also indicate CEOs’ popularity. Here, we parsed a range of metrics, […]
Eli Lilly touts data for tirzepatide compared to insulin glargine for type 2 diabetes
Eli Lilly (NYSE:LLY) announced positive results from a trial comparing tirzepatide to titrated insulin glargine in adults with type 2 diabetes. Indianapolis-based Eli Lilly’s Surpass-4 clinical trial demonstrated that adults with type 2 diabetes and increased cardiovascular (CV) risk experienced superior A1C and body weight reductions from baseline across all three doses of tirzepatide compared to […]
Eli Lilly to donate nearly $1M to Type 1 diabetes initiative
Eli Lilly (NYSE:LLY) announced today that it will commit nearly $1 million over the next three years toward helping children with type 1 diabetes. Indianapolis-based Eli Lilly, in a joint effort with the Leona M. and Harry B. Helmsley Charitable Trust, seeks to promote greater access to care and resources while inspiring confidence for children living […]
MedTech 100 roundup: On the rise again
After a slight hiccup disrupted weeks of improvement, the medtech industry again flexed its muscles over the last seven days. MassDevice‘s MedTech 100 Index — which includes stocks of the world’s largest medical device companies — finished last week (Aug. 20) at 119.63 points, representing a 1.5% rise from the 117.92-point tally set a week prior. […]
Eli Lilly forms neuroscience and immunology units amid leadership changes
Eli Lilly (NYSE:LLY) today announced executive leadership changes as it creates neuroscience and immunology business units. Indianapolis-based Eli Lilly split its bio-medicines segment into Lilly Neuroscience and Lilly Immunology in the organizational shift, to be made effective Sep. 5, with Anne White set to lead the neuroscience unit and Patrik Jonsson set to head up the […]
FDA approves, expands label for Eli Lilly’s rapid-acting insulin for infusion
Eli Lilly (NYSE:LLY) announced today that it received FDA approval and expanded labeling for its Lyumjev rapid-acting insulin. Indianapolis-based Eli Lilly’s Lyumjev (insulin lispro-aabc injection) 100 units/mL holds indication to improve glycemic control in adults with type 1 and type 2 diabetes, including administration via continuous subcutaneous insulin infusion (CSII) with an insulin pump. Get the […]
MedTech 100 roundup: Industry shatters all-time best with remarkable rise
The medtech industry’s steady growth provided optimism in recent weeks, but an unforeseen leap sees it hitting new heights now. MassDevice‘s MedTech 100 Index — which includes stocks of the world’s largest medical device companies — finished last week (July 16) at 145.88 points, a remarkable 27.1% rise week-over-week, registering by far the greatest increase the […]
DoJ subpoenas Eli Lilly over bamlanivimab plant
In an SEC filing, Eli Lilly (NYSE:LLY.N) revealed that it had received a subpoena from the U.S. Department of Justice connected to a manufacturing site in New Jersey that produces bamlanivimab, one of two COVID-19 monoclonal antibodies it produces. The plant also produces the blockbuster Trulicity and cancer drugs. Lilly did not state which types […]
Pharma’s top 20 R&D spenders in 2020
The past year has been an unprecedented time for the pharmaceutical industry. On the one hand, the pandemic resulted in substantial delays to clinical trials while also forcing sponsors to rethink clinical trial design to protect participants. But on the other hand, the pandemic underscored the importance of the pharma industry in society. While the […]
