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Lilly to Buy Merida for $2.88 Billion in Autoimmune Push

Bloomberg Markets·August 31, 2026·1 min read

Eli Lilly plans to buy Merida Biosciences for up to $2.88 billion in cash to expand in autoimmune and allergic diseases, diversifying beyond weight-loss and diabetes. Lilly has announced over $20 billion in deals in 2026, using Zepbound and Mounjaro profits to target earlier-stage medicines.

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