Lilly Covid drug trial : Eli Lilly and Company has enrolled the first patient in a phase 3 randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial to assess the efficacy and safety of baricitinib in hospitalized adults with COVID-19. Baricitinib is an oral JAK1/JAK2 inhibitor, which was licensed by Lilly from Incyte. Marketed as OLUMIANT, baricitinib has approval in […]
Lilly acquisition of Dermira : US pharma giant Eli Lilly and Company (Lilly) has agreed to acquire California-based dermatology drug company Dermira for about $1.1 billion in an all-cash deal as per the latest pharma acquisition news. Dermira, which is being acquired for $18.75 per share, has been engaged in developing dermatology products for the […]
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