Lilly Arthritis Drug Approved for Alopecia

June 2022 in “ C&EN global enterprise ”

Gina Vitale

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TLDR The drug Olumiant is now approved to treat severe hair loss from alopecia and can also be used for some hospitalized COVID-19 patients.

Eli Lilly's rheumatoid arthritis drug, Olumiant (baricitinib), has been approved as the first systemic treatment for severe alopecia areata, an autoimmune condition causing hair loss. Olumiant is a daily pill and had also received emergency use authorization from the FDA in May for treating certain hospitalized COVID-19 patients.

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