BI/Lilly's Jardiance Is First Diabetes Drug With CV Benefit Claim
Executive Summary
Companies are supporting new US-labeled indication for cardiovascular mortality risk reduction with a consumer education campaign, direct-to-consumer advertising and cardiologist detailing.
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