GALVUS (vildagliptin), a new type
2 diabetes medication, will be
available on the PBS from 01 Aug.
The medication works in
combination with metformin, a
sulfonylurea or pioglitizone to
effectively reduce blood glucose
levels, and has been found in
combination with metformin to
deliver significant HBA1c reductions
compared to metformin plus
placebo in patients not controlled
on metformin alone.
From 01 Aug Galvus will be on
the PBS as an Authority Required
(Streamlined) item for dual oral
combination therapy.The above article was sent to subscribers in Pharmacy Daily's issue from 07 Jul 10 To see the full newsletter, see the embedded issue below or CLICK HERE to download Pharmacy Daily from 07 Jul 10
THE role and significance of community pharmacy in regional areas was a key focus of discussion for the Nationals leader David Littleproud during last week’s visit to Orana Mall Pharmacy as part of a regional tour.
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