Teva launches generic ACTOplus met to improve glucose control in adults with type 2 diabetes

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Aug 18 2012

Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. (NYSE: TEVA) announced today the launch of an authorized generic of ACTOplus met® (pioglitazone/metformin tablets)15 mg/500 mg, 15 mg/850 mg.

ACTOplus met® is marketed by Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc. and used with diet and exercise to improve blood sugar (glucose) control in adults with type 2 diabetes. ACTOplus met® had annual sales of approximately $413 million in the United States, based on IMS sales data as of June 30, 2012.

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