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3 April 2025NewsAmericasMarisa Woutersen

Eli Lilly piles on weight loss drug suits to ward off revenue squeeze

Lawsuits against pharmacies in seven states aim to protect its flagship Mounjaro and Zepbound medications | Growing competition and patent expiration increase urgency for Lilly | New Jersey and Delaware stores accused of selling unapproved tirzepatide-based products.

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