Tuesday, February 28, 2017

FDA Greenlights Diabetes Drug Combo

Breaking news out of Pharmacy Times today is that the FDA just sent the green light to diabetes drug combo, AstraZeneca’s fixed-dose combination drug, Qtern (10 mg dapagliflozin and 5 mg saxagliptin), for the treatment of type 2 diabetes as an adjunct to diet and exercise. 

Jennifer Barrett writes, "The drug is indicated to improve blood sugar levels in adults with type 2 diabetes who have been unable to achieve glycemic control with dapagliflozin or who are already treated with dapagliflozin and saxagiptin." An oral medicine option will also be available to patients who may benefit from controlled blood sugar levels with a once daily tablet. 

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