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Generic Entry into DPP-4 Class Poised to Accelerate in 2026
Several DPP-4 inhibitors are emerging as prime targets for additional generic listings in 2026, Jiho has learned, with copycat entries expected to broaden for products such as Januvia/Glactiv (sitagliptin) and Trazenta (linagliptin). According to industry sources, multiple generic makers are…
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