Elanco, Aratana Announce Marketing Authorization of GALLIPRANT® (grapiprant tablets) in Europe
LEAWOOD, Kan., Jan. 11, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Elanco Animal Health, a division of Eli Lilly and Company (NYSE: LLY) and Aratana Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ: PETX), today 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.
About Elanco Animal Health
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. Together with our customers, we are 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. Our worldwide headquarters and research facilities are located in Greenfield, Indiana (U.S.). Visit us at www.elanco.com or www.elancoeurope.com.
