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Survival rate analyses were used to compare the rates of patients
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period.006);
* Survival rate for olanzapine-treated patients was significantly higher
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ATLANTA, People taking atypical
antipsychotics for schizophrenia were most likely to discontinue therapy due
to continued presence of psychiatric symptoms, according to data presented
today at the 158th annual meeting of the American Psychiatric Association
(APA).1 vs.0001) and to complete
the full duration of the trial (53.13). In the treatment of schizophrenia, time to all-cause
medication discontinuation is a recognized index used to measure an
interruption or cessation of antipsychotic treatment for any reason. All patients taking atypicals
should be monitored for symptoms of hyperglycemia. Persons with diabetes who
are started on atypicals should be monitored regularly for worsening of
glucose control; those with risk factors for diabetes should undergo baseline
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The most common treatment-emergent adverse event associated with
olanzapine in combination with lithium or divalproex in 6-week combination
bipolar mania trials was dry mouth.5%,
respectively).lilly. For further discussion of these and other risks and
uncertainties, see Lilly's filings with the United States Securities and
Exchange Commission., CME LLC announced today the launch
of the Lifelong Learning Initiative on Bipolar Disorder , a full curriculum of
continuing medical education programs, running nationwide through December ."
Recent studies show that approximately five percent of the U. Based in Irvine, Calif.

1. According to a 2000 survey by the National Manic and Manic-Depressive
Association .

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Olanzapine is not approved for the treatment of patients with dementia -related
psychosis. Risk factors that may predispose this patient population to
increased mortality when treated with olanzapine include age >80 years,
sedation, concomitant use of benzodiazepines , or presence of pulmonary
conditions (e. Since
Lilly implemented LillyAnswers in 2002, hundreds of thousands of people
without prescription drug insurance have received more than a half million
Lilly products. Consequently, 35 percent of bipolar
patients have to wait 10-12 years before receiving an accurate diagnosis., the company
that developed the TMS device.

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Findings also revealed that patients taking olanzapine were
significantly more likely to remain on medication longer than patients taking
other atypical and conventional antipsychotics.(1) According to the APA's
guidelines for the treatment of schizophrenia, 60 to 70 percent of patients
relapse within one year without maintenance treatment and almost 90 percent
relapse within two years.
Safety experience in elderly patients with dementia-related psychosis --
In placebo-controlled clinical trials of elderly patients with dementia-
related psychosis, the incidence of death in olanzapine-treated patients was
significantly greater than placebo-treated patients (3.
Olanzapine is not approved for the treatment of patients with dementia-related
psychosis., Lilly provides answers -- through medicines and
information -- for some of the world's most urgent medical needs. LillyAnswers enrollment applications are available by calling
the toll-free number: 1-877-RX-LILLY (1-877-795-4559) or online at
http://www.

(2) Lehman AF, Lieberman JA, Dixon LB, McGlashan TH, Miller AL, Perkins
DO, Kreyenbuhl J; American Psychiatric Association; Steering Committee on
Practice Guidelines.
CME's Lifelong Learning Initiative on Bipolar Disorder is supported by an
unrestricted educational grant from AstraZeneca . For additional information, visit CME online at
http://www. This study
focuses on people who either have failed to benefit from antidepressant
medications or have been unable to tolerate the adverse effects of
antidepressant medications. However,
instead of helping doctors look inside the body to diagnose disease, the
pulses of magnetic energy produce a stimulus in the brain that researchers
believe causes positive changes in mood. If the results of the
study are positive and if the U.

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"Schizophrenia is a chronic disease that requires lifelong therapy.3 percent, p . other atypicals 7. In addition to
psychiatric symptoms, patients with schizophrenia are at greater risk for
medical comorbidities than the general population. Patients who develop symptoms of
hyperglycemia during treatment should undergo fasting blood glucose testing. Primary care physicians and other
healthcare professionals can register for events, participate in each
"Activity of the Month," track credits and learn more about these important
patient care issues at http://bipolar., Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation
(TMS), an investigational noninvasive technique that uses repeated short
bursts of magnetic energy to stimulate nerve cells in the brain, has been
studied in numerous small clinical research trials. "More than half of the required study
participants have now been enrolled.
"If it is proven effective, TMS would be an innovative and non-invasive
therapeutic option, especially for people who haven't benefited from other
therapies," said Shook. Louis, MO; Chicago, IL; Durham and Winston Salem, NC; Ann
Arbor, MI; Philadelphia, PA; Palo Alto and San Diego, CA and Charlottesville ,
VA.

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1 weeks, p.001) than
patients treated with the other atypicals (n=805);
* Patients taking the other atypicals were significantly more likely to
discontinue their medication due to poor response (lack of efficacy) or a
worsening of psychiatric symptoms (such as hallucinations, delusions,
depression and agitation) than patients taking olanzapine (other atypicals
24.
The most common treatment-emergent adverse event associated with
olanzapine in placebo-controlled , short-term schizophrenia and bipolar mania
trials was somnolence.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20031219/LLYLOGO )

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The Lifelong Learning Initiative on Bipolar Disorder shares vital new
findings with primary care physicians around the country by focusing primarily
on two components: methods for identifying and diagnosing bipolar disorder and
emerging best practices for treating the illness .
The TMS technology creates a high intensity magnetic field with
characteristics similar to those produced by standard MRI machines.

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The National Institute of Mental Health reports that depression affects
more than 18 million adults every year.

Trial sponsor: Neuronetics, Inc. For more information on Neuronetics:
info@neuronetics .

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About Eli Lilly and Company
Lilly, a leading innovation-driven corporation, is developing a growing
portfolio of first-in-class and best-in-class pharmaceutical products by
applying the latest research from its own worldwide laboratories and from
collaborations with eminent scientific organizations.

About CME LLC
CME LLC is a leading ACCME-accredited provider of continuing medical
education programs and offers a wide range of informational and educational
resources for healthcare professionals. (2003), J Clin
Psychiatry 64(1):53-58.com or call 800-345 -8707
for more information, Shook said., is a medical device company that is
focused on developing non-invasive therapies for psychiatric and neurological
disorders using pulsed magnetic fields.

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0001 );
* Poor response and symptom worsening were the primary reasons for
discontinuation (36 percent), regardless of medication, based on physician and
patient perceptions; and
* There was no significant difference in the rate of discontinuation due
to patients' inability to tolerate medication related to adverse events or
side effects (olanzapine 5.
Hyperglycemia and diabetes mellitus -- Hyperglycemia, in some cases
associated with ketoacidosis, coma, or death, has been reported in patients
treated with atypical antipsychotics including olanzapine. Additional
information about Lilly is available at http://www. While primary
care physicians are often the first to recognize depression in their patients,
symptoms of bipolar disorder can resemble those related to schizophrenia ,
borderline personality or even ADHD.neuronetics. Even with recent advances in
antidepressant medications, a significant percentage of patients experience
treatment-resistant or recurrent episodes of depression.

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This press release contains forward-looking statements about the potential
of olanzapine for the treatment of schizophrenia and reflects Lilly's current
beliefs . population
struggles with bipolar disorder (2), a much higher incidence than previously
estimated , but strides have been made that make efforts to diagnose this
disorder much more effective. Individuals in these areas who believe they may qualify for the study can
visit the Neuronetics website, http: //www. Transcranial
magnetic stimulation (TMS) produces pulses of magnetic energy that are
directly targeted at this part of the brain with the goal of improving the
function of these key brain pathways .

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1.
Cerebrovascular adverse events (CVAE), including stroke, in elderly
patients with dementia -- Cerebrovascular adverse events (e. However, as with any pharmaceutical product, there are substantial
risks and uncertainties in the process of development and commercialization. Practice guideline for the treatment of patients with
schizophrenia, second edition.newscom. Lifelong Learning Initiative Provides New Tools and Insights for Earlier
Diagnosis, Collaborative Care

IRVINE, Calif.com., CME produces
a variety of conferences, multimedia home-study products and Web sites and is
the sponsor of the U.

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According to the study:
* Olanzapine-treated patients (n=822) were significantly more likely to
stay on medication longer (19.01) and other conventionals , regardless of potency
levels (p<0.

"An effective medication needs to be one that patients will feel motivated
to continue," said Dr.com .
"Adherence to Treatment With Antipsychotic Medication and Health Care Costs
Among Medicaid Beneficiaries With Schizophrenia. Am J Psychiatry 2004 Feb;161 (2 Suppl):1-56.
The Lifelong Learning Initiative is geared toward primary care physicians and
addresses the importance of a collaborative approach to the diagnosis and
management of bipolar disorder along with the latest findings in screening and
best practices regarding treatment.

Who Is Eligible?
Individuals who believe they may qualify for the study are urged to visit
the Neuronetics website, http://www.

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16.05);
* One-year survival rate was significantly higher for olanzapine (55
percent) than risperidone-treated patients (47 percent, p=0. "These studies showed that patients taking
olanzapine stayed on treatment longer than other antipsychotics, and shows
that antipsychotics differ when comparing time to all-cause medication
discontinuation. Other common events were weight gain,
increased appetite, dizziness, back pain, constipation, speech disorder,
increased salivation , amnesia, and paresthesia. Assessment of the
relationship between atypical antipsychotic use and glucose abnormalities is
complicated by the possibility of an increased background risk of diabetes
mellitus in patients with schizophrenia and the increasing incidence of
diabetes mellitus in the general population.
-- Be suffering from a major depressive disorder.com; 610-640-4202, ext.

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6 percent vs.
In a second, open-label, one-year trial, "Time to All-Cause
Discontinuation Following Randomization to Open-label Olanzapine, Risperidone,
or Conventional Antipsychotic Treatment for Schizophrenia," patients
randomized to olanzapine (n=222), risperidone (n=217), or conventional
antipsychotics (n=209) of low (n=14), medium (n=135; perphenazine n=49) or
high potency (n=49) were compared on time to all-cause medication
discontinuation.01),
perphenazine (202 days, p<0.01) than conventional antipsychotics of high or medium potency, but did
not differ significantly (p<.com .
There is no guarantee that the product will continue to be commercially
successful.

CME LLC Offers Primary Care Physicians the Latest Insights on Bipolar Disorder

CME's Lifelong Learning Initiative on Bipolar
Disorder fills a critical void in medical education, bringing primary care
clinicians the latest psychiatric findings on this disorder, as they are
usually a patient's first point of contact. Hirschfeld RM, Lewis L, Vornik LA (2003), J Clin Psychiatry 64(2):
161-174. The results from these
trials have encouraged researchers that TMS may produce an antidepressant
effect. TMS is now being tested at 20 university medical centers and clinical
research centers as a potential future treatment for patients with major
depression."
Typical ways of treating depression include antidepressants and other
medications; electroconvulsive therapy (ECT); and psychotherapy.neuronetics .
-- Be able to provide written documentation that they have been
unsuccessfully treated previously with antidepressant medication.

Patients who have been diagnosed with bipolar illness (manic depression)
or obsessive-compulsive disorder are not eligible to participate in the trial.

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Finding a medication to which patients will adhere is essential," said Michael
Stevens , M."
Almost 60 percent of people with schizophrenia do not take their
medications as prescribed by their physicians. olanzapine 14.2 percent, p."

About Schizophrenia
Schizophrenia is a severe and debilitating psychiatric illness often
characterized by acute psychotic episodes including delusions (false beliefs
that cannot be corrected by reason), hallucinations (usually in the form of
non-existent voices) and long-term impairments such as diminished emotion,
lack of interest and depressive signs and symptoms.lillyanswers. Each educational activity highlights a
particular aspect of bipolar disorder and provides clinicians with a complete
overview of this pervasive, highly misdiagnosed illness.S.

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, director of Psychopharmacology Research at Valley Mental Health
in Salt Lake City, Utah.6 percent vs. Mean number of days to all-cause discontinuation of the randomized
medication were also calculated and compared between the treatment groups.001) than conventional antipsychotics of high, medium
(including perphenazine) or low potency levels; and
* Survival rate for risperidone -treated patients was significantly higher
(p<. In
placebo-controlled trials, there was a significantly higher incidence of CVAE
in patients treated with olanzapine compared to patients treated with placebo ." Am J Psychiatry 2004 161:
692-699.(3)
CME designed this learning initiative to positively impact earlier diagnoses
and ultimately help patients suffering from the disorder get the care they
need .cmellc. Psychiatric + Mental Health Congress and the Issues in
Aging Medical Congress.com. Food and Drug Administration for marketing clearance of the Neuronetics
TMS System for the treatment of depression .

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For full prescribing information visit http://www. The centerpiece
of the patient assistance program, the LillyAnswers card, allows seniors and
people with disabilities under Medicare to pay a flat $12 fee for a 30-day
supply of certain retail distributed Lilly drugs, including olanzapine ."
Trial sites currently enrolling study participants are located in Dallas
and Houston, TX; St. To qualify, patients must:
-- Be between 18 and 70 years old.

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The data were collected in clinical, controlled settings and as a result
might not reflect naturalistic treatment. Other common events were dizziness, weight gain,
personality disorder (COSTART term for nonaggressive objectionable behavior),
constipation, akathisia, postural hypotension, dry mouth, asthenia, dyspepsia,
increased appetite, and tremor.5% vs.

"The ongoing clinical trial will include approximately 300 individuals at
20 centers," said Bruce Shook, president of Neuronetics, Inc.

Noninvasive Technique
Researchers believe the left prefrontal cortex is one of the critical
components of the brain circuitry involved in regulating mood.com, or call 800-345-8707 to
locate a research center near their home. 1015.

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<0.05) from conventionals of low potency or
perphenazine.
Elderly patients with dementia-related psychosis treated with atypical
antipsychotic drugs are at an increased risk of death compared to placebo. Headquartered in
Indianapolis, Ind.
Clinicians are encouraged to participate in as many activities as possible
to receive the full educational benefit of this curriculum, while earning as
many as 29.

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Key Findings
In the study, "Differential Rates of Treatment Discontinuation in Clinical
Trials as a Measure of Treatment Effectiveness of Atypical Antipsychotics,"
researchers reviewed treatment discontinuation rates and reasons for
discontinuation from four 24 to 28 week randomized, double-blind clinical
trials involving 1627 patients with schizophrenia taking widely prescribed
atypical antipsychotics (olanzapine, risperidone, quetiapine and ziprasidone ).
LillyAnswers ensures that low-income Medicare enrollees with the greatest
need have complete access to the Lilly products they require. An ongoing outcomes study will be
conducted prior to , immediately after and three to six months following the
completion of the full curriculum.CMELLC . The study is moving along rapidly and
will be completed this year.S. Some patients cannot
tolerate medications.

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5 percent, p=0. Stevens.

About Olanzapine
Olanzapine (Eli Lilly and Company) is indicated for the treatment of
schizophrenia, for acute bipolar mania, and for maintenance treatment in
bipolar disorder. Olanzapine is not
approved for the treatment of patients with dementia-related psychosis. Twenty Sites Conduct Clinical Research Trials On Investigational , Non-
Medication Approach to Treat Depression

MALVERN, Pa. "We anticipate seeking FDA approval in 2006. The amount of energy delivered to
the brain is very small and very focused. FDA clears the TMS technology for
marketing, an entirely new treatment option for patients suffering from
depression would be available for the future.

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New Study Showed Efficacy was Most Important Factor in Decision to Stay on Antipsychotic Treatment for Schizophrenia

Prescribing should be consistent with the need to minimize the risk of
neuroleptic malignant syndrome, tardive dyskinesia , seizures, and orthostatic
hypotension.lilly. TMS is performed without anesthesia
or sedation , and it does not cause memory loss, as can occur with ECT, or the
side effects common with oral antidepressants .

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The study compared discontinuation rates and the probability of staying on
medication for patients taking olanzapine against patients taking the other
atypicals.g.

(1) Gilmer TP, Dolder CR, Lacro JP, Folsom DP, Lindamer L, et al. The need for such
education is evident by the fact that 69 percent of bipolar patients are
misdiagnosed-usually with major depression-which can have life -altering
consequences. The curriculum also
provides insights on the benefits of collaboration between primary care and
mental health specialists in treating this complex illness.

2.
This nationwide research study is a pivotal trial.

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D. "These data demonstrated that patients with
schizophrenia were more likely to stay on medication longer with olanzapine
compared to other antipsychotics.9 vs.com . Lilly undertakes no duty to update forward-looking
statements.

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"Research clearly shows that bipolar disorder is among the most difficult
illnesses to diagnose," said Marsha Meyer, RPh, senior vice president of
clinical information for CME LLC.

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According to the study:
* Average time to all-cause discontinuation for olanzapine was
significantly longer (274 days) than for risperidone (228 days, p<0.g., stroke ,
transient ischemic attack), including fatalities, were reported in patients in
trials of olanzapine in elderly patients with dementia-related psychosis. "Patients frequently seek a physician's
care when they're in a state of depression, not elated with mania-the other
hallmark of bipolar disorder -so without careful assessment to uncover the full
spectrum of patients' histories, physicians often misdiagnose them as
suffering solely from major depressive disorder rather than bipolar disorder . Study participants remain fully
awake during the 45-minute outpatient procedure and can go about their normal
activity before and after the procedure.