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Merck Sharp & Dohme's Diabetes Drug Steglatro Recommended for Extension of Indication

MT Newswires·11/13/2026 07:28:59
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07:28 AM EST, 11/13/2026 (MT Newswires) -- Merck Sharp & Dohme's Steglatro for type 2 diabetes was recommended for a marketing authorization extension by the European Medicines Agency's Committee for Medicinal Products for Human Use, according to a Friday release. The US pharmaceutical company's Steglatro, which is already indicated for adults aged 18 years and above with type 2 diabetes mellitus, is now being recommended for the treatment of adults and children aged 10 years and above with insufficiently controlled type 2 diabetes mellitus as an adjunct to diet and exercise. Steglatro may be used as monotherapy when metformin is considered inappropriate, or in addition to other treatments. The change to the existing marketing authorization remains subject to the European Commission's approval.