Earlier this month, a closely-watched trial over the osteoporosis drug Fosamax ended in mistrial, to the frustration of nearly everyone involved. The trial was marked by great tension, with a deadlocked jury, reports of threats of physical violence, and a judge-ordered cooling-down period. What could cause such intense drama? Well, this was just one of [...]
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The Fosamax mistrial, and other options in osteoporosis medication
September 25th, 2009 · 1 Comment
Tags: Boniva · Drug safety · Eli Lilly · Fosamax · GlaxoSmithKline · Medical information · Merck · Prescription drugs · Roche · Sanofi-Aventis
Eli Lilly against free speech?
January 18th, 2007 · No Comments
Eli Lilly, accused of downplaying the health risks of Zyprexa, is trying to stop other people from talking about it, too. After the leaking and publication of incriminating Lilly internal documents, various online media organizations and Web sites have come forward claiming that Lilly has gagged their online speech. While the New York Times was [...]
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Is Big Pharma taking advantage of its sales reps?
December 28th, 2006 · 1 Comment
From the St. Petersburg Times: Susan Schaefer LaRose quit her sales job in May after 18 years with pharmaceutical giant Eli Lilly and Co., frustrated by long work weeks that frequently encroached on weekends and vacations. And then she sued. Her lawsuit, part of a series of class-action claims filed last month against nine major [...]
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eDrugSearch cheerleader of the week: Kristie
December 28th, 2006 · No Comments
From the Indianapolis Colts Web site: In 2006, Kristie was chosen to represent the Indianapolis Colts in the first ever NFL Cheerleader Playoffs television show … Kristie works at Eli Lilly and Company as an Associate Analytical Chemist. She … would like to shift her career path towards Pharmaceutical Sales at Lilly in the near [...]
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Bad weekend for Eli Lilly
December 19th, 2006 · No Comments
According to Medical News Today, drug company Eli Lilly has been accused of promoting its anti-psycotic drug olanzapine (branded as Zyprexa) to treat dementia. Zyprexa has been approved by the FDA to treat schizophrenia and, in some circumstances, bipolar disorder. Medical News Today says: It has been reported that a US lawyer handling the lawsuits [...]
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