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Metformin extended release - Assertio Therapeutics

Alternative Names: Glumetza; metformin gastric retention; metformin GR; metformin XR

Latest Information Update: 12 Jan 2022

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At a glance

Originator Depomed
Developer Assertio Therapeutics; Bausch Health Companies
Class Antihyperglycaemics; Biguanides; Eye disorder therapies; Small molecules
Mechanism of Action Glucose modulators

Orphan Drug Status

Orphan designation is assigned by a regulatory body to encourage companies to develop drugs for rare diseases.

No
New Molecular Entity No

Highest Development Phases

Marketed Type 2 diabetes mellitus

Most Recent Events

15 Aug 2018 Depomed is now called Assertio Therapeutics
13 Jul 2018 Valeant Pharmaceuticals International is now called Bausch Health Companies
03 Feb 2016 First Generic equivalent available in USA for Type-2 diabetes mellitus

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