News June 2007
Once-daily Cialis for Impotence approved in Europe
25 june, 2007
European officials have approved a once-daily version of impotence
pill Cialis.
The drug's maker, Eli Lilly and Co. (LLY.N: Quote, Profile, Research),
said on Monday that the green light from the European Commission
meant Cialis was the first erectile dysfunction medicine cleared
for continuous use.
Until now, drugs such as Cialis and Pfizer Inc.'s (PFE.N: Quote,
Profile, Research) rival product, Viagra, have been taken as needed.
The new low-dose formulation of Cialis, by contrast, is taken all
the time, which eliminates the need to plan sex within a limited
timeframe. It is aimed at men who anticipate sexual activity at
least twice a week.
Lilly plans to start launching the once-daily version in certain
European countries in the second half of 2007.
Cialis generated worldwide sales of $266 million in the first quarter
of 2007, up 19 percent on a year earlier. The once-daily version
could help Lilly differentiate its medicine from competitors, according
to industry analysts.
source:reuters.com
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