Lilly completes acquisition of Centessa Pharmaceuticals to advance treatments for sleep-wake disorders
INDIANAPOLIS, June 24, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Eli Lilly and Company (NYSE: LLY) today announced the successful completion of its......
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Narcolepsy by the Numbers
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Narcolepsy affects 1 in every 2,000 Americans and 3 million people worldwide.
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It is estimated that up to 50% of patients with Narcolepsy may be undiagnosed.
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Typical onset of Narcolepsy is between the ages of 10 and 20 years old, but can occur in early childhood.
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On average, patients have 6 physician visits before receiving a Narcolepsy diagnosis.
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