Xigris Withdrawal’s Impact On Lilly Is Minimal, But Leaves BioCritica Pondering Its Future
Executive Summary
Key business questions linger following Eli Lilly & Co.’s announcement on Oct. 25 that it is withdrawing its troubled sepsis drug Xigris from all markets: What’s the impact of the action on Lilly, and what’s next for BioCritica Inc., the start-up formed largely to take over the drug’s commercialization?
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