Amylin up 8% as Byetta cleared of CV health risk

27 March 2009

Shares in US drugmaker Amylin Pharmaceuticals jumped 8% to $13.47 following new data showing that Byetta (exenatide) does not cause  cardiovascular side effects.

The twice-daily injection for type 2 diabetes is partnered with US drug  major Eli Lilly. On the day the results were announced, March 26, shares  in the firm rose 2.1% to $34.22. The findings will also be used to  support the marketing application for a once-weekly version of Byetta.

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