Asia Spotlight: India Case Study – Novartis’ Galvus Inches Closer To Merck’s Januvia As Battle For Brand Supremacy Rages On
Executive Summary
Three years after Novartis and MSD launched their DPP-4 inhibitors in India, PharmAsia News takes a closer look at who will come out on top.
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