Licence extension for Januvia

on the 1 October 2009

Januvia (sitagliptin) is now licensed for first-line treatment of type II diabetes when metformin is contraindicated or not tolerated. The recommended dose is 100mg once daily.

View Januvia drug record

Further information: Merck

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