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Date:11/14/2007

s. Lilly has implemented a risk management program that includes comprehensive measures regarding the appropriate use of FORTEO in the target patient population. A Medication Guide explaining the details of the drug to the patient also accompanies the product. FORTEO also has a "boxed warning" in its package insert about the osteosarcoma findings in rats during preclinical testing. For full prescribing information, please visit http://www.FORTEO.com.

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Forward Looking Statement

This press release contains forward-looking statements about the safety and efficacy of FORTEO and reflects Lilly's current beliefs. However, as with any pharmaceutical product, there are substantial risks and uncertainties in the process of development and commercialization. There is no guarantee that FORTEO will continue to be commercially successful. For further discussion of these and other risks and uncertainties, see Lilly's filings with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission. Lilly undertakes no duty to update forward-looking statements.

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