Glenmark Pharma unveils Teneligliptin plus Dapagliflozin FDC for type 2 diabetes

Written by Ruchika Sharma Published On 2022-10-22T11:00:20+05:30 | Updated On 22 Oct 2022 5:30 AM GMT

Glenmark Pharma unveils Teneligliptin plus Dapagliflozin FDC for type 2 diabetes

Glenmark’s Zita D is priced at around Rs 14 per tablet for FDC of Teneligliptin 20mg + Dapagliflozin 5mg, and Rs 15 per tablet for FDC of Teneligliptin 20 mg + Dapagliflozin 10 mg, per day.

Mumbai: Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Limited, a global pharmaceutical company, has announced the launch of Teneligliptin (20mg) + Dapagliflozin (5mg/10mg) fixed-dose combination (FDC) for the treatment of adult patients with type 2 diabetes, especially the ones with comorbidities.Marketed under the brand name Zita D; it contains Teneligliptin (20mg) + Dapagliflozin (5...

Mumbai: Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Limited, a global pharmaceutical company, has announced the launch of Teneligliptin (20mg) + Dapagliflozin (5mg/10mg) fixed-dose combination (FDC) for the treatment of adult patients with type 2 diabetes, especially the ones with comorbidities.

Marketed under the brand name Zita D; it contains Teneligliptin (20mg) + Dapagliflozin (5 mg/10 mg) and must be taken once daily under prescription to improve glycemic control & prevent complications in adult patients with type 2 diabetes, especially the ones with comorbidities.

On the launch, Alok Malik, EVP & Business Head ‐ India Formulations, Glenmark Pharmaceuticals, said, "Diabetes is growing in India at an alarming rate, and eight out of every ten diabetic patients suffer from comorbidities. Glenmark being a leader in the diabetes segment in India is proud to bring Zita D, a well-researched and affordable fixed dose combination, which will significantly improve the glycemic control in adult patients suffering from uncontrolled Type 2 diabetes, especially the ones with comorbidities."

Teneligliptin is a widely used DPP4i (Dipeptidyl Peptidase 4) inhibitor, whereas Dapagliflozin is the most prescribed SGLT‐2i (Sodium-glucose co‐transporter 2) inhibitor for diabetic patients in the country.

"While Zita D is a promising treatment option in managing uncontrolled Type 2 diabetes with co‐morbidities, this FDC has also proven to be effective among adult diabetic patients without comorbidities, the company stataed.

Glenmark's Zita D is priced at around Rs 14 per tablet for FDC of Teneligliptin 20mg + Dapagliflozin 5mg, and Rs 15 per tablet for FDC of Teneligliptin 20 mg + Dapagliflozin 10 mg, per day.

According to IQVIATM sales data for the 12‐month period ending Sept. 2022, the market for oral anti‐diabetic drugs in India is estimated to be INR 11,796 cr. with an annual growth of 7% against the corresponding period last year (MAT Sept. 2021). As per the International Diabetes Federation (IDF), the prevalence of diabetes in India is expected to increase to 125 million by 2045 Out of these, 77% of patients have uncontrolled diabetes. Moreover, about eight out of ten patients with diabetes also have one or more comorbidity in India.

Ruchika Sharma

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Ruchika joined Medical Dialogue as an Desk Editor for the Business Section in 2019. She covers all the updates in the Pharmaceutical field, Policy, Insurance, Business Healthcare, Medical News, Health News, Pharma News, Healthcare and Investment. She has completed her B.Com from Delhi University and then pursued postgraduation in M.Com. She can be contacted at editorial@medicaldialogues.in Contact no. 011-43720751

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