Eli Lilly and Co. is a pharmaceutical company that was founded in 1876 by Colonel Eli Lilly.4 Its first major breakthrough was the development of gelatin coating for pills, which later turned into the gelatin capsules. Since 1876 Eli Lilly and Co. has been a pioneer in the pharmaceutical industry.5 The main focus of Lilly is the research and development of neuroscience and endocrinology drugs. They have expanded their operations over time into over 60 nations worldwide. The pharmaceutical sector brings in sales of $1 trillion every year.10
Products
While Eli Lilly makes and sells numerous drugs their 5 biggest sellers are Zyprexa, Gemzar, Humalog, Evista, and Humulin, in that order. These five drugs account for 60% of Lilly's net sales for 2005. Zyprexa is a drug for schizophrenia and bipolar disorder. Gemzar is a cancer drug useful in the treatment of many different forms of the disease. Evista is an osteoporosis drug. Finally, Humalog and Humulin are insulin products used by diabetics. Two other drugs produced by Lilly that are well know are: Cialis, an erectile dysfunction drug, and Prozac, the first drug of its kind to treat clinical depression. These drugs are well known by the general public but only account for about 4% of Lilly's total net sales for 2005. 3
All Eli Lilly Products
Cancer Growth Disorders
Alimta Humatrope
Gemzar Osteoporosis
Diabetes Evista
Actos Sepsis
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