Bullish Lilly Adds New Alzheimer's Candidate To Clinical Portfolio
Executive Summary
Undaunted by its recent disappointment with solanezumab, Eli Lilly is adding another clinical-stage Alzheimer's disease candidate to its portfolio through an agreement with AstraZeneca.
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