Ranbaxy launches generic Losartan in Malaysia

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Generic Losartan Will Probably Not Make Huge Impact in Malaysia

August 6, 2009

Analysis by: GLG Expert Contributor

The advent of generic Losartan is going to provide a cheaper version of an effective antihypertensive drug for Malayan doctors and patients. The benefits will not only result from savings compared to brand name Losartan but also from savings compared to other similar compounds like Valsartan, Irbesartan and Telmisartan because some patients will be switched from these medicines to generic Losartan.