When does the patent expire on Januvia?

While patent related to Januvia basic compound is set to expire on 2022, patents related to the salt or product (the monophosphate version that is marketed) will only expire in 2026 in the US.

When does sitagliptin patent run out?

Sitagliptin is a Merck Sharp and Dohme drug that is likely to lose patent in July 2022. It is priced around Rs 15-20 per tablet compared to Rs 4-5 for vildagliptin post-patent expiry.

Is Januvia still under patent?

Unfortunately, not soon. While some patents for Januvia expired in April 2017, the patents for the basic component of Januvia don’t expire until 2022.

When will Januvia have a generic?

Is Januvia available as a generic? A generic version of Januvia (sitagliptin) is not currently available. A generic may become available after October 2026. This is the earliest possible generic release date based on patent expiration at this time.

Will there be a generic for Januvia in 2022?

According to the news source, the generic version of Januvia can be launched in 2022 at the earliest.

What drug can replace Januvia?

Other oral alternatives to Januvia Duetact (glimepiride/pioglitazone) Glucovance (metformin/glyburide) Glyxambi (linagliptin/empagliflozin) Invokamet (metformin/canagliflozin)

Is sitagliptin and vildagliptin same?

The reason for the differences in drug efficacy (mean blood glucose level and MAGE) observed in this study is considered to be that sitagliptin 50 mg daily results in less than 70% suppression of DPP-4 activity over 24 h [20] whereas vildagliptin 50 mg twice daily results in 80% or greater suppression of DPP-4 activity …

When will Janumet patent expire?

Janumet is indicated for the control of high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes reported over $2 billion revenues globally including $589 million in the USA in 2019. Patents of Janumet will expire in July 2022 for the USA with a six-month pediatric exclusivity, Merck said in its annual report.

Why was Januvia taken off the market?

The faulty formulation of Januvia, Janumet, Byetta and Victoza increased the risk of pancreatic cancer. The drugs are defective and cause “unreasonable and dangerous side effects.” The manufacturers failed to adequately test the incretin mimetic drugs and monitor side effects before selling them.

What medication can replace Januvia?

Alternatives to Januvia

• linagliptin (Tradjenta)
• metformin (Fortamet, Glumetza)
• empagliflozin (Jardiance)
• canagliflozin (Invokana)
• saxagliptin (Onglyza)
• alogliptin (Nesina)
• glipizide (Glucotrol and Glucotrol XL)
• sitagliptin/metformin (Janumet, Janumet XR)

How is sitagliptin better than vildagliptin?

Can I take vildagliptin in place of sitagliptin?

Conclusions/interpretation: At their recommended doses for severe RI, vildagliptin (50 mg once daily) compared with sitagliptin (25 mg once daily) demonstrated similar efficacy and both drugs were well tolerated. This study provides further support for the use of DPP-4 inhibitors in patients with severe RI.