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India revoked Novartis' patent for heart drug Vymada, allowing generics to lower costs.
India's Patent Office has revoked Novartis' patent for its cardiac drug Vymada (Entresto), citing lack of novelty and inventive step.
The decision, effective September 12, 2025, clears the way for Indian generic manufacturers to produce lower-cost versions of the drug, potentially improving access for patients with heart failure and hypertension.
The move underscores India's strict patent standards, particularly under Section 3(d), which requires genuine therapeutic advantages.
Vymada, a top-selling drug generating $7.8 billion globally in 2024, may face legal challenges from Novartis, but the ruling supports affordable medicine access in a country where nearly a third of adults have high blood pressure.
La India revocó la patente de Novartis para el medicamento para el corazón Vymada, permitiendo que los genéricos reduzcan los costos.