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Lilly launches direct-to-patient delivery of Mounjaro in Australia

October 2, 2026

AI summary — for doctors, generated from the source snippet

Why it matters

Eli Lilly is delivering Mounjaro directly to patients in Australia, and local doctors and pharmacists are unhappy about being bypassed.

Clinical relevance

Shows how access to incretin therapies may shift away from pharmacies and prescribers' usual dispensing channels.

Who should care

Endocrinology
Drugs & Therapeutics

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Original source summary

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

Verbatim from STAT's own feed — "STAT+: Lilly bypasses Australian pharmacies with DTC model"

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