Teva Launches Authorized Generic Of Victoza For Type 2 Diabetes Patients In US

(RTTNews) - Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. (TEVA), Monday announced the launch of an authorized generic for Victoza injection with a quantity of 1.8 mg for type 2 diabetes patients in the U.S.

The injectable prescription medicine helps in lowering blood sugar levels in adults and children who are 10 years of age and older with type 2 diabetes mellitus, and reduces risk of cardiovascular disease, the company stated.

The biotechnology company added that Victoza had annual sales of $1.656 billion as of April 2024.

Currently, Teva's stock is falling 1.98 percent, to $16.63 on the New York Stock Exchange.