Because our purpose is delivering better patient outcomes

It begins with a passion for innovation. For people. For making a difference. At Lantheus, we Find, Fight and Follow® disease to improve outcomes and lives.

We are the leading radiopharmaceutical-focused company with proven expertise in developing, manufacturing and commercializing cutting-edge radiodiagnostics. As we build on this strong foundation, we are boldly expanding into radiotherapeutics–driven by our commitment to innovation, perseverance and partnerships.

Our heritage

For 70 years, Lantheus has been advancing patient care by learning, adapting and making advancements across the healthcare spectrum. We’ve been an instrumental pioneer in the field of medical imaging and today, we’re reaching further still with novel radiotherapeutics—continuing to forge ahead with meaningful solutions to complex challenges, always knowing that someone’s health is in our hands.

Our broad portfolio features:

Radiopharmaceutical therapies and diagnostics that Find, Fight and Follow® cancer

Precision diagnostics that find and follow diseases in nononcologic conditions

Strategic partnerships that empower precision medicine through the use of biomarkers and digital solutions

Our history

Lantheus has a rich history of transformative mergers, acquisitions and innovative product launches. Explore our evolution from our founding as New England Nuclear in 1956 to today.

1956

FOUNDING

Our organization is founded as New England Nuclear

1967

FDA APPROVAL

TechneLite® Technetium Tc99m Generator

1981

ACQUISITION

New England Nuclear is purchased by DuPont

1990

FDA APPROVAL

Cardiolite® (Kit for the Preparation of Technetium Tc99m Sestamibi for Injection)

1991

MERGER

DuPont forms venture with Merck called DuPont Merck

1998

ACQUISITION

DuPont buys Merck’s interest, becomes DuPont Pharmaceuticals

2001

ACQUISITION

Bristol-Myers Squibb Co. purchases DuPont Pharmaceuticals

2001

FDA APPROVAL

DEFINITY® Vial for (Perflutren Lipid Microsphere) Injectable Suspension

2008

ACQUISITION

Bristol-Myers Squibb Co. sells BMS Medical Imaging to Avista Capital Partners, Lantheus Medical Imaging launches

2008

FDA APPROVAL

RELISTOR® (methylnaltrexone bromide) subcutaneous injection

2014

FDA APPROVAL

Neuraceq® (florbetaben F18) injection

2015

INITIAL PUBLIC OFFERING

Lantheus Holdings is listed on the NASDAQ, ticker: LNTH

2016

FDA APPROVAL

RELISTOR® (methylnaltrexone bromide) tablets

2020

MERGER

Lantheus merges with Progenics Pharmaceuticals

2021

FDA APPROVAL

PYLARIFY® (piflufolastat F 18) injection

2021

FDA CLEARANCE

PYLARIFY AI artificial intelligence platform to assist in standardized quantification of PSMA

2022

SITE APPROVAL

Billerica manufacturing site approved for DEFINITY® Vial for (Perflutren Lipid Microsphere) injection

2022

IN-LICENSE

Lantheus enters in-license agreement with POINT Biopharma for PNT2002 and PNT2003, two late-stage radiotherapeutic product candidates

2023

ACQUISITION

Lantheus acquires Cerveau Technologies, including a next-generation tau-targeting radiodiagnostic for Alzheimer’s disease

2024

ACQUISITION

Lantheus acquires Meilleur Technologies, including a next-generation β amyloid-targeting radiodiagnostic for Alzheimer’s disease

2024

FDA APPROVAL

Flyrcado (flurpiridaz F 18) injection

2025

ACQUISITION

Lantheus acquires Evergreen Theragnostics

2025

ACQUISITION

Lantheus acquires Life Molecular Imaging

Learn more about our team’s purpose

Careers

Life at Lantheus is fast paced, collaborative and, most of all, rewarding.

Leadership and Board of Directors

At the helm of Lantheus is an experienced team of industry leaders.

Partnerships

Developing life-changing radiopharmaceuticals is a team effort.