MSD Korea to reduce price of Januvia pill by 9.4%

MSD Korea said it lowered the price of Januvia 100 mg (sitagliptin phosphate), an oral diabetes medication in a new class of drugs known as DPP-4 inhibitors, from 1,020 won to 924 won on October 1.

“Januvia is an important option for diabetes patients who cannot tolerate existing medicines because of side effects like diarrhea, weight gain and swelling. It will not only be helpful to the bud...