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Par Health Launches First US Generic for Diabetes Drug Janumet XR

With annual sales reaching nearly $270 million, the market for Janumet XR now faces its first generic competition. St. Louis-based Par Health announced the immediate availability of its sitagliptin and metformin hydrochloride extended-release tablets, securing the first and only FDA approval for a generic version of the diabetes medication.

Par Health Launches First US Generic for Diabetes Drug Janumet XR
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The launch follows a final approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for Par Health’s Abbreviated New Drug Application. According to IQVIA data, the brand-name drug, manufactured by Merck Sharp & Dohme, recorded approximately $269.9 million in U.S. sales for the 12-month period ending in May 2026.

Jake Longenecker, Executive Vice President and Chief Commercial Officer of Generics at Par Health, stated that the introduction of this first-to-market generic is intended to broaden patient access to affordable treatment options. The company views this development as a significant expansion of its existing generics portfolio, emphasizing a strategy centered on providing lower-cost alternatives for both patients and healthcare providers.

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