Indian Supreme Court stops Glenmark from making generic Januvia

The Supreme Court of India has ordered Glenmark Pharmaceuticals to stop making generic versions of Merck Sharp & Dohme’s diabetes drugs Januvia (sitagliptin) and Janumet (sitagliptin and metformin hydrochloride).

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