Cipla acquires brand name and trademark rights of Vysov

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Last Updated : Dec 16 2019 | 4:31 PM IST
Cipla has acquired the brand name and trademark rights for Vysov & Vysov M (Vildagliptin + Metformin) of the anti-diabetic drug, Vildagliptin for the Indian market.

The company has been co-marketing Vildagliptin in agreement with Novartis under brand names Vysov & Vysov M and has witnessed a strong uptake for the product in India for the last couple of years. It is currently available across the country.

Vildagliptin is an orally active, potent and selective DPP-4 inhibitor that improves glycemic control in patients primarily by enhancing pancreatic (and islet functions. The drug is backed by strong clinical data & is therefore a widely prescribed antidiabetic medicine for adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus. The current market size of Vildagliptin is INR 818 Cr. as per IQVIA MAT Nov' 2019 in India.

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First Published: Dec 16 2019 | 4:22 PM IST

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