Monthly Archives: November 2014

ControversyEditSee also: List of largest pharmaceutical settlements Eli Lilly has been involved in numerous controversies, including political and medical ethics controversies. Eli Lilly is now the sole manufacturer of BGH having purchased the rights to manufacture the drug from Monsanto. Lawsuits In June 2008, … Continue reading →

CialisFurther information: Tadalafil In 2003, Eli Lilly introduced Cialis (tadalafil), a competitor to Pfizer’s blockbuster Viagra forerectile dysfunction. Cialis maintains an active period of 36 hours, causing it sometimes to be dubbed the “weekend pill”. Cialis was developed in a partnership with biotechnology company Icos Corporation. On December … Continue reading →

Company founderMain article: Eli Lilly The company’s founder was Colonel Eli Lilly, a pharmaceutical chemist and Union Army veteran of the American Civil War.[4] Col. Lilly served as the company president until his death in 1898.[5]A stylized version of his signature still appears in the company’s red logo.[4] After … Continue reading →

Company profileEditEli Lilly and Company’s global headquarters, in Indianapolis, Indiana A Fortune 500 corporation, Eli Lilly had revenues of $20 billion in 2008, making it the 148th largest company in the United States and the 10th largest corporation by global pharmaceutical sales. The company … Continue reading →

Eli Lilly and CompanyWatch this pageFor other uses, see Eli Lilly (disambiguation)Eli Lilly and CompanyTypePublicTraded as: LLY S&P 500 ComponentIndustryPharmaceuticalsFoundedFoundersHeadquartersIndianapolis, IndianaKey people (Chairman, President and CEOProductsRevenue US$ 23.113 billion (2013)[1]Operating income US$ 5.889 billion (2013)[1]Net income US$ 4.685 billion (2013)[1]Total assets US$ 35.249 billion (2013)[1]Total equity US$ 17.641 billion (2013)[1]Employees37,925 (December 2013)[1]WebsiteLilly.com is an American global pharmaceutical company with headquarters located … Continue reading →