Drug maker Aurobindo Pharma today said its US-based joint venture firm has received approval from the drug regulator for its anti-bacterial veterinary medicine.

Cephazone Pharma, a joint venture between the company and US-based Medphamex, has received approval for its original abbreviated new animal drug application (ANDA) from the US Food and Drug Administration for its veterinary drug, Aurobindo Pharma said in a filing to the Bombay Stock Exchange.

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Shares of Aurobindo Pharma surged over 4 per cent to trade at Rs 385.50 in the late afternoon trade on the BSE.

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