Sun Pharma brings generic Glumetza tablets in US market

July 25, 2018 | Wednesday | News

The tablets have been launched in the strengths of 500 mg and 1000 mg

Sun Pharmaceutical Industries said one of its wholly owned subsidiaries has launched generic metformin hydrochloride extended release tablets, used for glycemic control, in the US market.

The tablets have been launched in the strengths of 500 mg and 1000 mg.

The tablets are generic versions of Santarus Inc's Glumetza HCl extended release tablets in the same strengths, it added.

"The addressable market size is approximately USD 443 million for the 12 months ending April 2018, as per IQVIA," Sun Pharma said.

The tablets are used to improve glycemic control in adults with type 2 diabetes.