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The Fosamax mistrial, and other options in osteoporosis medication

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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.

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Eli Lilly against free speech?

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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.

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Is Big Pharma taking advantage of its sales reps?

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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 [...]

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eDrugSearch cheerleader of the week: Kristie

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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 [...]

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Bad weekend for Eli Lilly

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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 [...]

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