Monday, November 2, 2009

Byetta Approved for Expanded Use as First-Line Treatment for Type 2 Diabetes

Oct. 30, 2009 -- Amylin Pharmaceuticals, Inc., and Eli Lilly and Company (NYSE:LLY) today announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved an expanded indication for BYETTA® (exenatide) injection. BYETTA is now approved for use as a stand-alone medication (monotherapy) along with diet and exercise to improve glycemic control in adults with type 2 diabetes.

The details can be read here.

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