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Indian pharma majors Sun Pharma, Dr Reddy's and Glenmark on Saturday announced the launch of their generic versions of semaglutide injection used for diabetes and weight management following the molecule behind products like Ozempic and Wegovy going off patent in India. The prices of the generic versions of semaglutide injection are considerably lower than the prices of the innovator, Novo Nordisk. Sun Pharmaceutical Industries launched its semaglutide injection under the brand names Noveltreat and Sematrinity in India, in all strengths. Noveltreat is indicated for chronic weight management in adults as an adjunct to a reduced calorie diet and increased physical activity and is available in five dose strengths -- 0.25 mg/0.5 ml, 0.5 mg/0.5 ml, 1 mg/0.5 ml, 1.7 mg/0.75 ml, and 2.4 mg/0.75 ml, Sun Pharma said in a statement. Sematrinity is indicated for treatment of adults with insufficiently controlled type 2 diabetes mellitus as an adjunct to diet and exercise and is available in t
Dr Reddy's Laboratories has forayed into hormone replacement therapy segment by acquiring trademarks of specialty brands, Progynova and Cyclo-Progynova and related assets, for India from UK-headquartered Mercury Pharma Group for USD 32.15 million, according to a company statement. Progynova (estradiol valerate) is an oral hormone replacement therapy indicated for the treatment of estrogen deficiency symptoms and for the prevention of postmenopausal osteoporosis. Cyclo-Progynova (estradiol valerate and norgestrel) is a combined hormone replacement therapy indicated for the treatment of estrogen deficiency symptoms, providing both estrogen and progestogen components. As per IQVIA MAT December 2025, the brand recorded sales of Rs 100 crore. The acquisition strengthens Dr Reddy's gynaecology portfolio and marks a strategic entry into the hormone replacement therapy segment, the drug firm stated. "The acquisition will serve as the spearhead of our expansion into the HRT segment, ...
Drugmaker Dr Reddy's Laboratories Ltd on Tuesday said it has received establishment inspection report from the US health regulator for its formulations manufacturing facility at Srikakulam in Andhra Pradesh, classifying the facility as voluntary action indicated. The US Food & Drug Administration (USFDA) had conducted a GMP and a Pre-Approval Inspection (PAI) conducted by at the company's formulations manufacturing facility FTO 11 in Srikakulam, Andhra Pradesh, India, intimated to the exchanges on July 18, 2025, Dr Reddy's Laboratories Ltd said in a regulatory filing. "We wish to inform you that the company has received the Establishment Inspection Report (EIR) on October 20, 2025. The USFDA has classified the inspection outcome as 'Voluntary Action Indicated (VAI)'," it said, adding the inspection is officially closed. Under voluntary action indicated (VAI), while objectionable conditions were found and documented during an inspection, the agency is not prepared to take or ...