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Eli Lilly's Obesity Drug Granted Compassionate Use to One Person

Eli Lilly's Obesity Drug Granted Compassionate Use to One Person

In a rare move, Eli Lilly and the FDA have allowed one person to receive the company's obesity candidate, retatrutide, through the FDA's compassionate use program. This development comes as the pharmaceutical industry sees a resurgence in mergers and acquisitions, with Lilly also showing interest in a hair loss drug.

Eli Lilly Grants Access to Experimental Obesity Drug to 79-Year-Old Patient

Eli Lilly Grants Access to Experimental Obesity Drug to 79-Year-Old Patient

Eli Lilly has given a 79-year-old patient access to its experimental obesity drug, retatrutide, through the FDA's compassionate use program. The move has raised eyebrows, with sources suggesting the patient may be well-connected. Retatrutide has shown promising results, with weight loss comparable to bariatric surgery.