Merck & Co, Pfizer Ertugliflozin Combo Data Beef Up Profile
Executive Summary
Merck & Co and Pfizer release new combo data for their investigational SGLT2 inhibitor at the ADA – combinations will be key to the latecomer's overall success.
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