Eli Lilly and Company, a global pharmaceutical company was founded in 1876 by a pharmaceutical chemist, Eli Lilly.
Located in Indianapolis, Indiana, in the United States,
Eli Lilly and Company is a leading global manufacturer and distributor of pharmaceutical therapies for cancer, cardiovascular
diseases, central nervous system, endocrine system disorders, diabetes, infectious diseases and other diagnoses. Regarded as one of the world's largest corporations,
Eli Lilly and Company is well known for its production of cephalosporin, erythromycin and insulin. It is also known for producing Prozac, the world's first and most prominent selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor for the treatment of clinical depression. The other product portfolios of
Eli Lilly and Company include Cymbalta used for pain and major depressive disorders, Darvocet used for pain, Evista which helps in the prevention and treatment of osteoporosis, Gemzar that acts as a chemotherapy agent for lung, pancreatic and other cancers, Humalog for diabetes, Humatrope for human growth hormone, Xigris for severe sepsis, Byetta for diabetes, Forteo for osteoporosis, Symbyax for bipolar depression and Zyprexa for schizophrenia and bipolar disorder.
Eli Lilly and Company is also the first distributor of methadone, an analgesic used in the treatment of heroin, opium and narcotic drug addictions.
Address: Lilly Corporate Center, Indianapolis, IN 46285
Phone: 317-276-2000
