and INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. "The key benefit of Cialis -- the up-to-36 hours that Cialis gives
a man and his partner to choose the moment for intimacy that's right for them
-- is the reason we have always said Cialis would succeed in the ED
marketplace.(4) Experts believe that 80-90 percent of ED cases are
related to a physical or medical condition, like diabetes, cardiovascular
diseases , and prostate cancer treatment, while 10-20 percent are due to

psychological causes.(5,6) In many cases, however, both psychological and
physical factors contribute to the condition.
ICOS is marketing its product, Cialis (tadalafil), through Lilly ICOS LLC, for
the treatment of erectile dysfunction.

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Cialis(R) (tadalafil) Overtakes Viagra to Become Number One Selling Erectile Dysfunction Treatment in France

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"We are not surprised by the success of Cialis in France, a country many
people associate with romance and love," said Matt Beebe, Cialis U."

About ED
ED is defined as the consistent inability to attain and maintain an
erection sufficient for sexual intercourse.

About Lilly ICOS LLC
Lilly ICOS LLC, a joint venture between ICOS Corporation (Nasdaq: ICOS)
and Eli Lilly and Company (NYSE: LLY), developed tadalafil for the treatment
of erectile dysfunction.
ICOS Corporation , a biotechnology company headquartered in Bothell,
Washington, is dedicated to bringing innovative therapeutics to patients., Lilly provides answers -- through medicines and
information -- for some of the world's most urgent medical needs. More specifically, there can be no assurance that Cialis will
achieve commercial success or that competing products will not pre-empt market
opportunities that might exist for the product.
(2) IMS Health, IMS MIDAS(TM), France, February 2005 and March 2005.newscom.

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S. For full patient
information, visit http://www.

There are many treatment options in existence, and many more are under development.

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About the National Prostate Cancer Coalition
The National Prostate Cancer Coalition sets the standard for rapidly
reducing the burden of prostate cancer on American men and their families
through awareness, outreach and advocacy. For the
week ended April 1, 2005, Cialis held a 24 percent share of new and 22 percent
of total U .com. Investors are cautioned that matters subject to forward-looking
statements involve risks and uncertainties, including economic, competitive,
governmental, technological, legal and other factors discussed in the two
companies' respective filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission,
which may affect the business and prospects of the two companies and Lilly
ICOS. All other
trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

This can cause painful erections and attendant impotence .

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Patients Need Drugs to Battle Side-Effects of Life-Saving Treatments

WASHINGTON, Lumping thousands of victims of
crippling diseases in with those who abuse the system, Congress passed a ban
of Medicare and Medicaid reimbursements for erectile dysfunction drugs today.
"If a patient is faced with the risk of impotence due to treatment from
prostate cancer, and erectile dysfunction drugs are not covered, he may decide
for less than optimal cancer treatment or choose nothing at all," said Atkins.
A University of Chicago study shows that when comparing treatment options ,
68 percent of men were willing to trade off a 10 percent or greater advantage
in five-year survival rates to maintain sexual potency.
"Representative King's snap judgment of the situation may cause more pain
and suffering due to disease and cost the government more money through
lengthy and expensive treatments of late-stage disease," said Atkins.com.impotence.org/FAQ/index.

In extreme cases , this can result in an inability to penetrate even though an erection is present, and the erection can be very painful.

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Men should not drink alcohol in excess with
Cialis. Cialis does not protect a man or his partner from sexually
transmitted diseases, including HIV. Impotence and its Medical and Psychosocial Correlates: Results
of the Massachusetts Male Aging Study, Journal of Urology.

Three other conditions can cause an inability to complete sexual union:

Peyronie's Disease, in which scar tissue or plaque forms on the shaft of the penis causing it to bend at an acute angle.

Premature Ejaculation, is characterized by ejaculation either before or soon after penetration .

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D. Results and the timing and outcome of events may differ materially from
those expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements in this press
release.
(6) Diseases and Conditions: Impotence,
http://www.

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This benefit means couples who don't want to schedule romance
can have time to relax and, for instance, have dinner or simply enjoy time
together, allowing intimacy to happen when the moment is right."
Since its approval in the United States in November 2003, Cialis has
increased its share of total prescriptions every month in the U. The most common side effects with Cialis were headache,
upset stomach, delayed backache or muscle ache. ICOS is working to develop treatments
for serious unmet medical conditions such as benign prostatic hyperplasia,
cancer and inflammatory diseases. Back To Great Sex: Overcome ED and Reclaim Lost
Intimacy.

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We're pleased to see the market share of Cialis continue to grow each month as
more and more men discover the benefits Cialis has to offer.
Individual results may vary.

ED IS CURABLE in almost all cases.

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S.5 million patients worldwide have been treated with
Cialis since its first introduction in February 2003. Men
taking nitrates, often used for chest pain, should not take Cialis . Such a
combination could cause a sudden, unsafe drop in blood pressure. Vol. 151, 54-61,
January 1994 and World Population Projection Program Of United Nations (2002
Revision) with indirect standardization .

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The
amendment passed the House today, 285-121.
In January 2005, Cialis accounted for 45 percent of the total PDE5
inhibitor tablets sold from wholesalers to pharmacies in France; Viagra 's
total for that same period was 44 percent.
"The success of Cialis in France is an exciting milestone for the brand
and for Lilly ICOS, especially because we joined the market after the leader
was so well established," said Leonard Blum, ICOS Vice President, Sales and
Marketing.

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"Erectile dysfunction drugs are not 'lifestyle' drugs to prostate cancer
patients," said National Prostate Cancer Coalition CEO Richard N.(7)

About Cialis
Cialis, approved by the FDA in November 2003 for the treatment of erectile
dysfunction, is the only oral ED treatment shown to improve erectile function
up to 36 hours in most men. More than 4.
Men should discuss their medical conditions and medications, including
alpha blockers for prostate problems or high blood pressure, with their
doctors to ensure Cialis is right for them and that they are healthy enough
for sexual activity. Although rare, men who
experience an erection for more than four hours (priapism) should seek
immediate medical attention. Additional
information about Lilly is available at http://www. (2002). N Engl J Med 2000; 342: 1802-1813.

Phimosis, a condition in uncircumcised men in which the foreskin, or prepuce, cannot be retracted from the head of the penis.

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Cialis is currently available in approximately 100 countries, including
Australia, Brazil, Mexico, Canada, the United States and countries throughout
Europe.20.

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Impotence , or more properly Erectile Dysfunction (ED) is the inability to have an erection that is rigid enough or to maintain it long enough to complete sexual intercourse.

Its causes can be either psychological or physical.

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Atkins, M. Representative Steve King (IA-05) proposed an amendment to ban
funding of erectile dysfunction drugs as part of the Department of Labor,
Health, and Human Services and Education Appropriations Act of 2006. - Cialis Achieves 49% of Total Tablet Sales
Two Years After its Successful Launch -

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Team Leader, Lilly., where Cialis was the third product to
enter a very competitive market , we have our own success story -- just four
months after launch, Cialis secured the second largest share of the ED market. Headquartered in
Indianapolis, Ind.

(1) Cialis(R) is a registered trademark of Lilly ICOS LLC.

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U. ED affects an estimated 189
million men worldwide.

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Cialis studies were not designed to assess
multiple intercourse attempts after a single dose .
Lilly, a leading innovation-driven corporation is developing a growing
portfolio of first -in-class and best-in-class pharmaceutical products by
applying the latest research from its own worldwide laboratories and from
collaborations with eminent scientific organizations.

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Except for historical information contained herein, this press release
contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private
Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995.
(4 ) Data were extrapolated from Feldman HA, Goldstein I, Hatzichristou
DG, Krane RJ.

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For the month of February 2005,
Cialis continued its growth in France by attaining 49 percent of tablets sold
from wholesalers to pharmacies, while Viagra had the second largest share with
40 percent, according to the latest IMS market share information.
(5) Shabsigh, R.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20040122/LILLYICOSLOGO )

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"Men already have a great reluctance when it comes to paying attention to
their health -- significantly downsizing access to the opportunity to fight
side-effects of life-saving treatments gives them another excuse. Many prostate cancer
patients grapple with impotence -- a University of Washington study revealed
earlier this year that 89 percent of men could not achieve an erection six
months after prostate cancer surgery.,
Lilly ICOS LLC (NYSE: LLY and Nasdaq: ICOS ) reported today that Cialis(R)
(tadalafil)(1), the only erectile dysfunction (ED) treatment clinically proven
to work up to 36 hours for most men, has surpassed Viagra(R) (sildenafil
citrate) in France for the second consecutive month.(2)
The market share of Cialis in France has grown consistently since the
product was introduced in Europe in February 2003.4 percentage points of the total share of
tablets from wholesalers to pharmacies to gain the largest share of sales in
the French market . The
absorption of Cialis is not reduced by food, including high-fat foods.lilly. Such forward -looking statements are
based on current expectations, estimates and projections about the industry ,
management beliefs and certain assumptions made by the management of ICOS and
Lilly. Erectile Dysfunction.

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Cialis is available by prescription only and is not for everyone.
(3) IMS Health, IMS National Prescription Audit Plus7(TM), April 2005.

This topic is dedicated to helping men and their partners become informed on what Erectile Dysfunction is, what causes it, and what can be done about it.

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Since December 2004 ,
Cialis has secured an additional 6. oral ED treatment prescriptions. Cialis can be taken without regard to food. New York: Kensington.