Sitagliptin, Sitagliptin- Metformin combination to be available at Janaushadhi Kendras at price range of Rs 60 - Rs 100 per pack

Name of the Product MRP for Pack of 10

(1) Sitagliptin Phosphate Tablet IP 50mg Rs. 60/-

(2) Sitagliptin Phosphate Tablet IP 100mg Rs. 100/-

(3) Sitagliptin + Metformin Hydrochloride Tablets 50mg/500mg Rs. 65/-

(4) Sitagliptin + Metformin Hydrochloride Tablets 50mg/1000mg Rs. 70/-

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Sitagliptin is indicated as an adjunct to diet and exercise to improve glycemic control in adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus.

Diabetes is a chronic, metabolic disease characterized by elevated levels of blood glucose (or blood sugar), which leads over time to serious damage to the heart, blood vessels, eyes, kidneys and nerves. The most common is type 2 diabetes, usually in adults, which occurs when the body becomes resistant to insulin or doesn't make enough insulin.

All these variants are available at 60% to 70% lesser prices than branded variants as they are available in price band of Rs. 162/- to Rs. 258/- at other medical stores.

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Under the Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Pariyojana, more than 8700 Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Kendras have been opened across the country. These Kendras are selling generic medicines, surgical equipment, nutraceuticals and other products. At present, these Kendras make available more than 1600 medicines and 250 surgical devices including Suvidha Sanitary pads which are sold at Rs. 1/- per pad.

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