Pharmaceutical firms to launch first generic version of Stillen

Many major pharmaceutical manufacturers are rushing to introduce first generic versions of Dong-A’s Stillen, a homegrown medicine for treatment of gastric ulcer.

Chong Kun Dang Pharma will lead the first version launch of drug with hope of acquiring large share of the patented drug’s market.

Ahngook Pharm, Kwangdong Pharm, Alicopharm Korea will follow suit, although process patent for Sti...