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Elanco, Aratana Announce Marketing Authorization
USAgNet - 01/18/2018

Elanco Animal Health, a division of Eli Lilly and Company and Aratana Therapeutics, Inc., announced the European Commission adopted the decision to grant marketing authorization of GALLIPRANT (grapiprant tablets) in the European Union.

Galliprant is a new veterinary medicine that will be indicated for the treatment of pain associated with mild to moderate osteoarthritis in dogs. Grapiprant, the active ingredient in Galliprant, is a non-steroidal non-cyclooxygenase inhibiting anti-inflammatory drug. Elanco has exclusive rights to develop, manufacture, market and commercialize Galliprant globally, and it co-promotes the product with Aratana in the United States.

Elanco provides comprehensive products and knowledge services to improve animal health and food-animal production in more than 70 countries around the world. We value innovation, both in scientific research and daily operations, and strive to cultivate a collaborative work environment for more than 6,500 employees worldwide. It is committed to raising awareness about global food security, and celebrating and supporting the human-animal bond. Founded in 1954, Elanco is a division of Eli Lilly and Company. Its worldwide headquarters and research facilities are located in Greenfield, Ind.

Aratana Therapeutics is a pet therapeutics company focused on licensing, developing and commercializing innovative therapeutics for dogs and cats. Aratana believes that it can leverage the investment in the human biopharmaceutical industry to bring therapeutics to dogs and cats in a capital and time efficient manner. The company's pipeline includes therapeutic candidates for the potential treatment of pain, inappetence, viral diseases, allergy, cancer and other serious medical conditions. Aratana believes the development and commercialization of these therapeutics will permit veterinarians and pet owners to manage pets' medical needs safely and effectively, resulting in longer and improved quality of life for pets.


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