Seeking Lilly Employees (past/present) for documentary film!

[codufilm]

Hello All --

Greetings from Berlin, Germany.

I am the producer of an upcoming feature documentary that looks at the pharmaceutical industry and the success of atypical antipsychotics, namely Zyprexa.

Though Lilly's past problems with Zyprexa (off-label use, downplaying of diabetes risk) has been well documented, we are hoping to dig a bit deeper into the Zyprexa story, in particular the results of early trials and the drug's dangerous side-effects, including sudden, unexpected death.

Please note that this isn't a "gotcha" documentary, nor is it a merely a piece of investigative journalism. The film (which has been fully funded through several EU public film funds) is in part a personal reflection of the filmmaker, who lost somebody close to her as a result of the medication she was taking for her schizophrenia.

In April of this year, Lilly lost its patent protection of Zyprexa. As Lilly's #1 selling drug, this change no doubt precipitated (in part at least) the many layoffs currently going on.

We're looking to speak to Lilly employees, past or present, who would be willing to talk to us about Zyprexa, its usage, testing, prescription, monitoring, and side effects.

Absolute discretion is guaranteed.

If interested, please contact us at codufilm@googlemail.com .

Please feel free to pass this note on to any potentially interested parties.

Thank you for you time.

codufilm@googlemail.com

 

[Anonymous]

Sorry for your loss, but when will we see a documentary of those who have been given a new chance at life by Zyprexa? Where is the fair balance?

 

[Anonymous]

I will volunteer for playing John.

 

[Anonymous]

Is the film completely originating from Germany, or it is produced in the US?

Also, what regulations inhibit your film from being posted on Youtube or in the theaters across the globe?

Could you list the names of producers/directors?

This film should be jointly produced with Michael Moore, I strongly believe.

Where are Lilly's former criminally- induced-by-the-managment sales rep?

 

[codufilm]

Hello --

Thanks for your response, and questions.

The film is being made (and financed) in Europe, but it is a joint production with the United States.

Not sure I understand your question regarding the film being shown on YouTube or in theaters. Though critical, it will not be a slanderous film, and we fully expect it to be shown in festivals, theaters, and TV worldwide.

However, it's known that the pharma industry doesn't take well to criticism, which is why we are being extremely careful for the time being. For that reason, we are hesitant to reveal our names in a public forum.

As for Lilly's former sales reps -- we would love for any of them to get in contact with us! If you know of any, please pass on our contact info.

codufilm@googlemail.com

 

[Anonymous]

Ever thought about contacting the Seroquel reps at AstraZeneca? Now those guys would love to nail AZ!

 

[Anonymous]

Sorry for your loss, but when will we see a documentary of those who have been given a new chance at life by Zyprexa? Where is the fair balance?

...and those whose lives have been destoryed by diabeties that they did not have before Zyprexa?

 

[Anonymous]

...and those whose lives have been destoryed by diabeties that they did not have before Zyprexa?

It is truly sad that they knew this all along, even pursuing research into follow-ups which lacked the 'side effects'---follow the patent lit.

 

[Anonymous]

How can they argue lack of knowledge of metabolic dysfunctions while pursuing things to mitigate it?