Di Yi Cai Jing·2025-06-12 11:52Group 1 - The core viewpoint of the articles highlights the launch of Eli Lilly's multi-dose prefilled pen for its GLP-1 drug Tirzepatide in China, aimed at increasing supply to meet growing patient demand [1][2] - The new multi-dose prefilled pen allows for four fixed doses, enabling a single pen to be used for a month, which is more cost-effective and environmentally friendly compared to the previous single-use version [1] - Eli Lilly's competitor, Novo Nordisk, has already adopted a multi-dose prefilled solution for its GLP-1 drug Semaglutide, indicating a competitive landscape in the GLP-1 market [1] Group 2 - Eli Lilly's latest multi-dose prefilled pen is currently imported, with no plans for domestic production announced yet [2] - In October 2024, Eli Lilly plans to invest approximately 1.5 billion RMB to upgrade its Suzhou factory's capacity to meet the demand for innovative diabetes and obesity drugs in China [2] - Both Eli Lilly and Novo Nordisk are actively competing for the global GLP-1 market, engaging in mergers and collaborations, with Novo Nordisk recently announcing a partnership with Deep Apple Therapeutics to develop therapies for cardiac metabolic diseases [2]