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MSD withdraws SGLT2 inhibitors in a row

By Lee, Hye-Kyung | translator Kim, Jung-Ju

24.03.16 05:50:40

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Due to a decrease in market demand, MSD has decided to discontinue distribution after the final import this year

Last year, MSD voluntarily withdrew a metformin combination therapy, 'Segluromet'

MSD Korea is facing tough competition in the market for SGLT-2 inhibitors in South Korea.

MSD decided that they will discontinue the supply of Steglatro Tab 5 mg and 'Stegluzan Tab 5/100 mg (ertugliflozin plus sitagliptin)' after voluntarily withdrawing 'Steglatro Tab 15 mg (ertugliflozin)' and metformin combination therapy, 'Segluromet,' last year.

 ▲The list of approved and withdrawn SGLT-2 inhibitors by MSD in South Korea. Except for Stegluzan Tab 15/100 mg, all of MSD


According to the Ministry of Food and Drug Safety (MFDS) report on the 15th, supply discontinuation was reported for Steglatro Tab 5 mg and Stegluzan Tab 5/100 mg.

Imports of Steglatro Tab 5 mg will end on May 31st and Stegluzan Tab 5/100 mg will end on August 30th, after which these drugs will be discontinued.
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Lee, Hye-Kyung(hgrace7@dailypharm.com)
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