Generic Glumetza Scripts Lupin's Strong US Run
Executive Summary
Lupin Ltd. has reported stellar numbers for the fourth quarter ended March 2016, buoyed by US sales of its generic version of Glumetza (metformin HCL extended-release tablets), the Valeant Pharmaceuticals International Inc. drug dumped earlier this year by pharmacy benefits manager, Express Scripts Holding Co.
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