With the supply of Lilly’s diabetes and obesity medicines Mounjaro and Zepbound stabilized, the company is planning to initiate “demand stimulating” activities for the two tirzepatide brands, including direct-to-consumer advertising in November.
Lilly Plans Mounjaro/Zepbound DTC Ads To Stoke Brand Awareness
Third quarter sales of the diabetes and obesity drug tirzepatide surpassed $4bn but missed analyst consensus estimates, triggering questions from investors.

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