STAT+: Lilly bypasses Australian pharmacies with DTC model

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What happened

Eli Lilly is launching LillyDirect to deliver Mounjaro straight to Australian patients’ doors — and local doctors and pharmacists aren’t thrilled.

Key facts

  • Reported by STAT and published Fri, 02 Oct 2026 13:58:31 UTC.

Why it matters

Outbreaks, approvals and guidance changes have direct practical consequences for care, travel and public-health planning.

What to watch next

  • Case numbers and official guidance updates
  • Regulatory decisions in other countries
  • Supply, recall or access changes

Sources

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