The mass production of insulin, the development of antibiotics, and the vaccine that erradicated polio are some of the milestones in Lilly's long history. Today, the pharmaceutical company focuses on areas such as diabetes, obesity, oncology, immunology, and neurology, with research and development being one of the pillars of its activity. Lilly's medicines are sold in more than 120 countries.
Lilly was founded in May 1876 by Eli Lilly in Indianapolis, Indiana, USA. As one of the world's largest pharmaceutical companies, it has been dedicated to manufacturing medicines and researching innovative therapies for more than 145 years.
Lilly is one of the leading exporters in Portugal, with around 100 employees working in medical, regulatory, market access, marketing and sales.
