As reported by thehindubusinessline, despite the influx of generics, Boehringer Ingelheim is expected to continue marketing Jardiance (Empagliflozin) in India. Previously, the company had pursued legal measures to delay generic competition, but with the patent now expired, it will need to compete in a significantly more affordable market."
You can get the Boehringer Ingelheim branded empagliflozin in India, and that is what I purchase, not generics. Many foreign pharma companies market their branded drugs in India, so you can purchase them there (paying more than for the generics).
I just received another package from Forveda. Sent 06/23, received today 07/03. Among the meds ordered I got dapagliflozin for my cat. And note, I got branded Forxiga dapagliflozin manufactured, packaged and marketed by Astra Zeneca. So, not a generic.
Now an important nuance. It is not legal to export many original brand medications from India, and many vendors will refuse to do so and only send you a generic. This is because the original brand is marketing their medications in India at a lower price, so they don’t want those exported from India to countries where they market at higher prices. So they struck a deal with India to forbid such exports. If a vendor therefore refuses to send you an original
