Merck Launches FosaMax Plus In China; More Launches For Diabetes And Cardiovascular Drugs Expected
This article was originally published in PharmAsia News
Executive Summary
Following Eli Lilly’s launch of Forteo in China last November, Merck is launching FosaMax Plus, a vitamin D compounded version of its osteoporosis blockbuster FosaMax.
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