Eli Lilly started with a man named Colonel Eli Lilly. He opened a small pharmacy in 1876 in Indianapolis, Indiana. π
οΈ The first product was a "cured" medicine, quickly
becoming popular! In 1907, Eli Lilly became a corporation. The company grew, creating many new medicines like insulin in 1923 for diabetes. π¬
Over the years, Eli Lilly helped discover several life-saving drugs, including antibiotics and Alzheimerβs treatments. Today, it is one of the top 10 biggest pharmaceutical companies in the world, helping people live healthier lives for over 145 years! π