Biocon Biologics, Viatris to offer Insulin Glargine by Walgreens Prescription Savings Club

Published On 2021-11-20 08:44 GMT   |   Update On 2021-11-20 08:44 GMT

Bengaluru: Biocon Biologics Ltd., a subsidiary of Biocon Ltd., and Viatris Inc. have confirmed that Insulin Glargine (insulin glargine-yfgn) injection will be offered through the Walgreens Prescription Savings Club, saving members up to 80 percent off the cash price of comparable long-acting insulins purchased at Walgreens.

This decision by Walgreens follows the launch of Insulin Glargine (insulin glargine-yfgn) announced on November 16.

"Biocon Biologics and Viatris co-developed the product, and together the companies are committed to improving patients' access to sustainable, quality and more affordable healthcare," the company said in a .

"The collaboration with Walgreens underscores our efforts to improve outcomes and access for patients by meeting the needs of cash-paying patients and partnering with key stakeholders across the country to lower out-of-pocket costs for insulin users," Biocon added.

Advertisement

Read also: Biocon Biologics, Viatris launch interchangeable biosimilars Semglee, Insulin Glargine injections in US

Semglee is a long-acting human insulin analog indicated to improve glycemic control in adults and pediatric patients with Type 1 diabetes mellitus and in adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus.
Biocon Biologics Limited, a subsidiary of Biocon Limited, is a fully integrated global biosimilars organization. 
It has a strong research pipeline of biosimilar molecules across diabetes, oncology, immunology, and other non- communicable diseases. Five molecules from Biocon Biologics' portfolio have been taken from lab to market in developed markets like United States, EU, Australia, Canada and Japan. 

Read also: Biocon Biologics, RSSDI collaborate to expand access to insulins for diabetic kids

Tags:    

Disclaimer: This site is primarily intended for healthcare professionals. Any content/information on this website does not replace the advice of medical and/or health professionals and should not be construed as medical/diagnostic advice/endorsement/treatment or prescription. Use of this site is subject to our terms of use, privacy policy, advertisement policy. © 2024 Minerva Medical Treatment Pvt Ltd

Our comments section is governed by our Comments Policy . By posting comments at Medical Dialogues you automatically agree with our Comments Policy , Terms And Conditions and Privacy Policy .

Similar News