Merck and Pfizer Announce Two Pivotal Phase 3 Studies for Ertugliflozin, an Investigational SGLT-2 Inhibitor, Met Primary Endpoints, Showing Significant A1C Reductions in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes

Dateline City: KENILWORTH, N.J. & NEW YORK Ongoing CV Outcomes Trial of Ertugliflozin Expanded to Test for Superiority in CV Risk Reduction KENILWORTH, N.J. & NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Merck (NYSE:MRK), known as MSD outside the United States and Canada, in partnership with Pfizer Inc. (NYSE:PFE), today announced that two Phase 3 studies (VERTIS Mono and VERTIS Factorial) of ertugliflozin, an investigational oral SGLT-2 inhibitor for the treatment of patients with type 2 diabetes, met their primary endpoints. The study results showed statistically significant reductions in A1C (a measure of average blood glucose) for both ertugliflozin doses tested (5 mg and 15 mg daily). Language: English Contact: Merck Media Contacts:Doris Li, 908-246-5701orKristen Drake, 908-334-4688orMerck Investor Contact:Justin Holko, 908-740-1879orPfizer Media Contact:Steve Danehy, 212-733-1538orPfizer Investor Contact:Ryan Crowe, 212-733-8160 Ticker Slug: Ticker: MRK Exchange: NYSE Ticker: PFE Exchange: ...
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