Lilly Opens Early Access Applications for Retatrutide After Doctor Pushback
Eli Lilly confirmed Aug. 3 that eligible patients can apply for early access to investigational retatrutide ahead of FDA approval, building the pathway after physician pushback tied to a prior compassionate-use case. The company said applications require adult age and refractory obesity with serious complications, but criteria differed in reporting. A White House inquiry about the April recipient was denied, as phase 3 trials reported positive topline results.