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  Lilly Corporate Center Indianapolis, IN 46285-0001

  
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  Eli Lilly & Company

  893 S Delaware St Indianapolis, IN 46225-1782

  

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• Initial Complaint

  Date:04/17/2025

  Type:Order Issues
  Status:

  AnsweredMore info

  Complaint statuses

  Resolved:

  The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.

  Unresolved:

  The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.

  Answered:

  The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.

  Unanswered:

  The business failed to respond to the dispute.

  Unpursuable:

  BBB is unable to locate the business.

  They draw blood for clinical trial screening and lose my information. 2 tines they said they would send results. I went to one of the screenings in *********. The **** blood and never sent me results. I doubt I am even in any list fur potential trials. No follow through twice.

  

  Business Response

  Date: 05/09/2025

  Hi BBB - could we get an extension on this one? I have never received a question about clinical trial eligibility and neither has our customer service team. I am searching for someone internally who can provide some feedback, but we have 4000+ scientific employees so its taking time to find the right one for clinical trial site management. Its common for trial sites to screen patients who may not be eligible. 

  Id actually argue this is not a business complaint, as clinical trials are not something patients pay for. But I will ask her for more detail so I can try to find the individual coordinating this trial enrollment. 

  

  Business Response

  Date: 05/09/2025

  Weve found a VP for Clinical Trial Site Engagement. Ive sent him a note to ask who can investigate what happened at the site where this patient drew ****** and see if they have an eligibility status for her. Still actively working on the complaint. 

  

  Business Response

  Date: 05/14/2025

  Hi BBB - I think I have found the two individuals who liaise with these clinical sites, so we are making progress. Establishing contact with them to understand the patient's status with the clinical trial system, and then will reach out to clarify what the potential enrollee would like to do (re-draw blood, determine eligibility, etc). 

  

  Business Response

  Date: 05/15/2025

  Hi BBB - I think I have found the two individuals who liaise with these clinical sites, so we are making progress. Establishing contact with them to understand the patient's status with the clinical trial system, and then will reach out to clarify what the potential enrollee would like to do (re-draw blood, determine eligibility, etc). 

  Customer Answer

  Date: 05/15/2025

  Lady contacted me from customer service. Waiting to hear back.

  

  Business Response

  Date: 05/15/2025

  Hi BBB - I requested some additional information directly from the consumer on what trial(s) the patient was trying to check eligibility for. I've found the responsible people within Lilly, they just need to know the specific clinical trials or therapeutic areas from the patient so that they can check for this consumer in those systems. Have requested this information directly from the patient, and they have not yet provided the information (as of 5/15). Will update once I've received it, or will update near the end of the response period if they don't respond to us. 

• Initial Complaint

  Date:04/16/2025

  Type:Order Issues
  Status:

  AnsweredMore info

  Complaint statuses

  Resolved:

  The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.

  Unresolved:

  The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.

  Answered:

  The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.

  Unanswered:

  The business failed to respond to the dispute.

  Unpursuable:

  BBB is unable to locate the business.

  Severe delays and mishandling of prescription for Zepbound through *** Lilly's direct pay pharmacy program.I am filing this complaint due to the extremely poor experience I had while attempting to fill my Zepbound prescription through *** Lillys direct pay pharmacy program. My physician submitted the prescription multiple times, yet *** Lillys internal coordination failures caused significant delays.For over a week, my prescription was misrouted between two different partner pharmacies that *** Lilly uses. Despite numerous calls on my part, I was repeatedly transferred to the wrong pharmacy, and representatives were unable to locate my prescription or provide a resolution. My doctor was forced to resend the prescription several times, and I still missed over a week of my regular dose as a result of the mishandling.This experience was frustrating, time-consuming, and unacceptableespecially when it involves a critical medication. If *** Lilly chooses to contract with multiple pharmacy partners, it is their responsibility to ensure seamless coordination and communication so that patients are not left without essential medication.I am asking for a formal acknowledgment of this issue and assurance that *** Lilly will improve their internal processes to prevent this from happening to other patients.

  

  Business Response

  Date: 05/08/2025

  Thank you for your email. We shared your summary with the Lilly Direct team and partners. The team initiated several changes to improve the fulfillment process. Thank you for sharing your experience. 

• Initial Complaint

  Date:04/10/2025

  Type:Product Issues
  Status:

  ResolvedMore info

  Complaint statuses

  Resolved:

  The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.

  Unresolved:

  The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.

  Answered:

  The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.

  Unanswered:

  The business failed to respond to the dispute.

  Unpursuable:

  BBB is unable to locate the business.

  On Tuesday, April 8th, I accidently purchased Zepbound Vials 5MG and after I had hit submit, I realized that was the incorrect dosage and it was supposed to be 7.5MG. I promptly chatted with a Lilly Direct representative to cancel the order. After waiting for about ***** min, the representative advised me that the order had been cancelled and no shipment would be sent out. This morning I checked my bank account and the order did process for $504.00. Now Lilly Direct is wanting me to dispute the charge with my bank, when it was their error and with the bank, that could take up to 30 days. Now, I am in the negative $278 due to the error of Lilly Direct processing the order.

  

  Business Response

  Date: 04/11/2025

  Our vendor provided a refund for the patient on 4/9/25 at 1:28pm. The refund should be issued back to her card within 3-5 business days. Our vendor is also reaching out to the patient to confirm.

  Customer Answer

  Date: 04/11/2025

  Better Business Bureau:

  I have reviewed the response made by the business in reference to complaint ID ********, and find that this response/resolution is satisfactory to me. 
  
  
  

  Regards,

  ******** ********

• Initial Complaint

  Date:04/04/2025

  Type:Service or Repair Issues
  Status:

  AnsweredMore info

  Complaint statuses

  Resolved:

  The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.

  Unresolved:

  The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.

  Answered:

  The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.

  Unanswered:

  The business failed to respond to the dispute.

  Unpursuable:

  BBB is unable to locate the business.

  I started on a course of once weekly Injectable medicines in March 2025, that I get from them as my insurance doesnt pay. The first order arrived within 2 days of payment. My second order, has been an absolute nightmare. My doctor submitted a valid prescription on 03/24/2025 and I paid a lot of money out of pocket on 03/27/2025 in order to receive my next prescription in time for my next dose on 04/30/2025. Not only has my medicine not been delivered, I have received no emails, calls or responses to my queries on where my medicine is. I have already missed a dose and am likely going to miss a second one, which is absolutely unacceptable in continuity of care. I have tried to call them 5 times, and get placed on hold for up to 4 hours! I have tried their chat platform daily, which averages between ***** minutes a time , without any resolution or answers as to where my medication is and why they have not contacted me resolve any problems. Every time its a new excuse that they assure me is resolved and will send the medication the next day- but dont. Their customer service is abominable and I am tired of being ignored after taking my money. It is now 04/04/2025 and theres no sign that Ill be getting my medicines. 2 weeks and waiting.

  

  Business Response

  Date: 04/16/2025

  Our partner ********** was able to reach this patient's healthcare provider and resolve the issue. The patient has had their medication delivered.

• Initial Complaint

  Date:04/03/2025

  Type:Service or Repair Issues
  Status:

  AnsweredMore info

  Complaint statuses

  Resolved:

  The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.

  Unresolved:

  The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.

  Answered:

  The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.

  Unanswered:

  The business failed to respond to the dispute.

  Unpursuable:

  BBB is unable to locate the business.

  I reached out to the company. The representative flat out told me I was lying. I spent $1000 for 4 auto injectable pens. I have no reason to lie. I have been on this medication for 3 months no issues. I attempted to inject myself with the pen as I normally do. Nothing came out the pen, no clicks. I removed the pen after ***** seconds and the needle was bent. I didnt have and side effects or any ***** indication and most of all no weight loss. I have spent over an hour with costumer service with NO HELP. I am completely outrage that a company like this is not more compassionate. This is life or death for most people on this medication.

  

  Business Response

  Date: 04/07/2025

  Thank you for reaching out to the BBB. We had customer support management review the interaction with this customer. Acccording to ********************** policy, after discussion with this patient it was confirmed that this patient did receive a dose, and is therefore not eligible for a replacement.

  Although we understand that is not the resolution this patient was seeking, we confirm they received a proper dose and all Lilly procedures for replacement determinations were followed. 

  Customer Answer

  Date: 04/08/2025

  Better Business Bureau:
  
  I have reviewed the response made by the business in reference to complaint ID ********, and have determined the response would not resolve my complaint.  For your reference, details of the offer I reviewed appear below. 
  
  [Provide details of why you are not satisfied with this resolution.]
  
  Regards,
  
  *** ***
  

  Customer Answer

  Date: 04/09/2025

  The company couldnt have provided anything. I didnt send them the actual pen. The needle was bent. No medicine came out. They cant tell me I received something with no evidence. I paid out of pocket for months! Nothing like this has happened and as soon as I say something its a oh well situation. This is unacceptable and I will be on all social media platforms letting everyone know how you all treat your customers. You want to take Pharmacies to court but you cant take care of the people who are doing it legitimately. 

• Initial Complaint

  Date:03/26/2025

  Type:Service or Repair Issues
  Status:

  AnsweredMore info

  Complaint statuses

  Resolved:

  The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.

  Unresolved:

  The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.

  Answered:

  The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.

  Unanswered:

  The business failed to respond to the dispute.

  Unpursuable:

  BBB is unable to locate the business.

  With Lilly going after compounding services for tirzepatide they have forced everyone in using the Lilly Direct Program that use's gifthealth. I started my dose lower, as I wanted to play safe as I didn't know how my body was handle the brand from compound however that was a bad mistake on my part. In trying to increase my dose with thru program has nothing but a program. My doctor sends in a new script for the higher dose, I was told to stop taking the current dose. gifthealth will not fill my script as it is too early for a refill by their rules, however it is not a refill it was a new order. gifthealth doesn't care, and neither does lilly, contacted them both. gifthealth say's it is lilly direct that makes this rule, then lilly says gifthealth. Then I call back again to Lilly and now it is the *** limiting what I can get. Read thru the *** guidelines me and my doctor are following the rules, gifthealth and lilly are not. I am also filing this complaint with gifthealth. I didn't even know they where holding my new order, as they took it as a refill not a new script as other pharmacy's. I can't use other pharmcay's as lily has the price jacked up so high.

  

  Business Response

  Date: 04/07/2025

  Thank you for reaching out. We authorized Gifthealth to contact this customer to authorize the refill and resolve his issue. 

• Initial Complaint

  Date:03/13/2025

  Type:Product Issues
  Status:

  AnsweredMore info

  Complaint statuses

  Resolved:

  The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.

  Unresolved:

  The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.

  Answered:

  The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.

  Unanswered:

  The business failed to respond to the dispute.

  Unpursuable:

  BBB is unable to locate the business.

  I am extremely frustrated with LillyDirect due to their lack of clear direction in filling a prescription for ********. Over a month ago, my doctor sent in my prescription following the directions on the LillyDirect website. On every attempt, repeatedly, they have rejected the prescription for the same three reasons. I have been on a compounded version of Zepbound for over a year. The *** has determined that Zepbound is no longer a shortage, however, my doctor and I have tried REPEATELY to establish care through LillyDirect and have failed to get through the process of getting my prescription filled. Despite multiple follow-ups, the required parties GIFTHEALTH LILLY SELF PAY have failed to communicate effectively, causing unacceptable delays. My DOCTOR and I have contacted the office multiple times, yet I am still unable to receive my prescription. The lack of communication and responsiveness has made this process unnecessarily difficult for my DOCTOR and ME! Patients should not have to endure such inefficiency, especially when it concerns their health and well-being and the fact that the compounded versions of this drug are no longer available to me. They create a monopoly and do not want other facilities to issue product but cannot provide adequate service.

  

  Business Response

  Date: 03/21/2025

  Hi BBB - I will respond separately to this patient's complaint, but our team followed up and our fulfillment partner has still not received a prescription from this patient. We're not able to take any further steps. They contacted the doctor and provided next steps; the patient and doctor may choose to send the prescription to another service. 

  

  Business Response

  Date: 03/21/2025

  Gift Health reached out to this patient's healthcare provider to explain next steps, and how to submit a prescription to Lilly Direct. 

• Initial Complaint

  Date:02/20/2025

  Type:Delivery Issues
  Status:

  AnsweredMore info

  Complaint statuses

  Resolved:

  The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.

  Unresolved:

  The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.

  Answered:

  The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.

  Unanswered:

  The business failed to respond to the dispute.

  Unpursuable:

  BBB is unable to locate the business.

  I am using Zepbound, which I am happy with. I am not happy with GiftHealth, which is *** Lillys distributor.After my first month I received an email and text to order again three weeks after the initial order. No problem. I reordered.I then received another set of texts and emails (they are daily and more than twice a day) to re-order two weeks later. When I tried to enter the comment box to say this was too early it threatened to cancel the prescription. I also need to note that I self-pay for this expensive treatment. Concerned about the threat and not wanting to add to my doctors burden with multiple prescriptions I ordered again.I now have three vials left and I am getting order demands again. I have spoken to two customer service agents at GiftHealth - useless is a kind word to describe them. They have said there is no way to change the pace of these texts and emails, which is nonsense, everything is human programmed. They said to ignore the emails and texts, but actually the emails and texts threaten to cancel the prescription if you do not order promptly.

  

  Business Response

  Date: 02/21/2025

  Thank you for your email. I reached out to the Lilly Direct customer support team. They noted that texxts are sent 21 days after the last fill, and that the patient must have a refill or next dose Rx on file for the next refill (Gifthealth text language is attached), but they appreciated your feedback, and will continue to refine the language around reminder texts and emails based on feedback like this. Thank you for sharing your experience.  

  Customer Answer

  Date: 02/21/2025

  Better Business Bureau:
  
  I have reviewed the response made by the business in reference to complaint ID ********, and have determined the response would not resolve my complaint.  For your reference, details of the offer I reviewed appear below. 
  
  (a) They have such arrogance that they do not even respond merely sending a text dated July 25, clearly not sent to me and clearly not addressing their criminal harrasment.

  (b) I have just this minute received yet another text from them threatening to cancel my prescription because I have not yet ordered - even though I have three vials still in the fridge and I will not need to order again until March 8.

  I am a journalist and am happy to write about this exortionate pressure.
  
  Regards,
  
  ******** *****

  
  

  

  Business Response

  Date: 03/05/2025

  Hi BBB - we will reply again to this customer's complaint with some suggestions and asking for clarification on what would resolve her complaint, but it is unclear from her rejection what will resolve it. Our team checked into this and she is simply receiving the same standard text messages that all patients who enroll in Lilly DIrect receive, including reminders to refill her prescription. Our team says there are no "extortionate" or "threatening" texts that threaten to cancel the prescription, and the survey she mentioned also does not threaten to cancel the prescription. There is a reminder text that she needs to refill in order to receive deliveries on time, and I will provide a reminder of the way that she can opt out. She did receive reminders to refill on 2/18, 2/19, 2/20, and 2/21 similar to other patients. We will provide a reminder on how to opt out of communications, but that will put the onus on her to remember to fill. 

  

  Business Response

  Date: 03/05/2025

  Hi ******** - please let us know what would resolve your complaint. Our team looked into the message history that yo'u've received, and there are no messages that threaten to cancel a prescription. Please provide if there's something you are concerned about, as our team was not able to find similar language. If you would like to opt out of any text communications to change the pace, you may text STOP to the texts to pause any communications and UNSTOP to resume communications as needed. The reminders are provided as a convenience to help patients remember to refill. 

  The optional survey link is designed to gather insights on why patients may not be ready to fulfill a prescription at the time of outreach, and help inform future communications. It is not a mechanism to cancel prescriptions.

  
  

  Customer Answer

  Date: 03/06/2025

  Better Business Bureau:
  
  I have reviewed the response made by the business in reference to complaint ID ********, and have determined the response would not resolve my complaint.  For your reference, details of the offer I reviewed appear below. 
  
  The business is writing to a professional writer and journalist, I spend my life working with words. Your text messages show on the third occassion, that it is the FINAL MESSAGE, everyone I have shown it to sees it as a threat.

  The surveys are also threatening, they do not attempt to get honest information from the consumer but are thinly veiled threats.  A better way to approach consumers is in a friendly manner, eg "Hello X, our records show that you are on your third dose, please click here if you want to reorder now. Or if you would like to schedule a new date to place your order note it here ....... and we will ensure that your request is fulfilled.  Simple, friendly, honest.

  I understand that honesty may be a foreign concept to you, but try it, consumers tend to respond in an equally favorable manner. It would be nice to push your average review from 2 to 4 or even 5.
  
  Regards,
  
  ******** *****

  
  

• Initial Complaint

  Date:02/19/2025

  Type:Order Issues
  Status:

  ResolvedMore info

  Complaint statuses

  Resolved:

  The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.

  Unresolved:

  The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.

  Answered:

  The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.

  Unanswered:

  The business failed to respond to the dispute.

  Unpursuable:

  BBB is unable to locate the business.

  I am extremely frustrated with LillyDirect due to their ******************** among third-party providers. Over a month ago, I paid for an initial doctors visit, and all testing expecting a smooth process in getting my prescription filled. However, despite multiple follow-ups, the required parties GIFTHEALTH LILLY SELF PAY have failed to communicate effectively, causing unacceptable delays.I have contacted the office multiple times, yet I am still unable to receive my prescription. The lack of communication and responsiveness has made this process unnecessarily difficult. Patients should not have to endure such inefficiency, especially when it concerns their health and well-being.I am HOPING THEY IMPROVE INTERNAL COMMUNICATION. They create a monopoly and do not want other facilities to issue product but can not provide adequate service. Scared to fill and then have lapse in refills.

  Customer Answer

  Date: 02/19/2025

  They have since corrected the month long issue 30 minutes ago. We can cancel this.

• Initial Complaint

  Date:02/17/2025

  Type:Service or Repair Issues
  Status:

  AnsweredMore info

  Complaint statuses

  Resolved:

  The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.

  Unresolved:

  The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.

  Answered:

  The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.

  Unanswered:

  The business failed to respond to the dispute.

  Unpursuable:

  BBB is unable to locate the business.

  On February 14th, 2025 , I placed my order at 8:41am. I then received a tracking number on Saturday, the 15th that my order would arrive by 12PM. I had plans to go out of town and thought my medication would arrive by 12Pm. I could only wait til 2PM and my order didnt arrive til 2:30 and I wasnt home. I only have a 72 hour window to take this medication before I have to start all over, consult with my doctor and figure out next steps. This is not free , and I have to make my copay which is extremely inconvenient when I have already paid almost $609 for the medication. Now, the order is being sent back and I still have no idea of when my medication will be resent. I would like some form of compensation for the inconvenience and also because I now have to consult with my doctor and pay an additional copay. This is absolutely unacceptable and for the amount of money I e paid , the least that could be done is issue some form of refund .

  

  Business Response

  Date: 02/19/2025

  Thank you for reaching out. We had an executive director of customer support review this complaint. The patient's prescription was attempted deliery on 2/15, and ultimately returned to sender because the consignee was not in. A replacement was sent through our vendor Gifthealth on 2/17, and is out for delivery on 2/18. 

  The patient has not contacted vendor Gifthealth, however they do have text communications on so they should receive status updates on the replacement as it is delivered. 

  UPS tracking links provide a delivery window, but the time of arrival is estimated. In this case, we were able to provide a one-time replacement. This should resolve the patient's complaint. 

  Customer Answer

  Date: 02/19/2025

  Better Business Bureau:
  
  I have reviewed the response made by the business in reference to complaint ID ********, and have determined the response would not resolve my complaint.  For your reference, details of the offer I reviewed appear below. 
  
  [Provide details of why you are not satisfied with this resolution.]
  
  Regards,
  
  ******** ********

   

  i did contact gift health but they are closed on the weekends and then I followed up on Monday and they said there was nothing they could do and I just had to wait. I am still wanting a billing adjustment , since I paid almost $575. Thisbexoerience ruined my whole Saturday waiting for the medicine that arrived 2.5 hours later .