Glumetza Patent Settlement Without An Authorized Generic Plus Price Hike Spawns Litigation
Executive Summary
Walgreen and other retailers allege no-authorized generic patent settlement for extended-release metformin allowed Santarus (Valeant) to block generic entry for four years while raising the price more than 750%.
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