Acquisition of Wokadine marks Corona Remedies' entry into India's Rs 648 crore povidone iodine segment, strengthening its specialty portfolio and distribution reach
Court flags phonetic similarity with Novo Nordisk's Ozempic, directs Dr Reddy's to halt expansion amid trademark dispute over diabetes drug branding
Drugmaker expects to receive regulatory approval for weightloss sema generic in a few months
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
Hyderabad-based Dr Reddy's has applied to trademark the Obeda brand and logo, a government filing showed
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, ...
The company last month received an approval from India's drug regulator to manufacture and sell the generic version of blockbuster diabetes drug Ozempic
Ozempic is also used off-label for weight loss due to its appetite-suppressing effects
Strong domestic demand is set to lift pharma revenues by up to 11% in Q3FY26, though pressure from generic Revlimid in the US may limit profit growth
The company said Hevaxin is the only hepatitis E vaccine approved by the Drug Controller General of India (DCGI) and is indicated for active immunisation against HEV infection
According to the agreement, Immutep will receive from Dr Reddy's an upfront payment of $20 million (around AUD 30.2 million)
Over the last few years, Dr Reddy's has diversified its portfolio beyond generics to include cancer therapies as it battles pricing pressures in North America, its largest market
The European Commission's approval allows Dr Reddy's to market AVT03 across the European Union and European Economic Area for treating conditions that cause bone weakening
Indian cos like Biocon, DRL, Intas, Lupin stand to benefit from the proposed move
Health Canada's non-compliance notice may delay DRL's semaglutide generic launch by 8-12 months, say analysts; shares fall over 4 per cent on Thursday
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 ...
Tegoprazan, a next-generation acid blocker, offers faster relief and lasting control for GERD, NERD, and gastric ulcers, addressing India's rising acid peptic disease burden
Despite missing Q1 expectations, Dr Reddy's continues to see growth in key markets like Europe and India, while managing costs to offset challenges in the US
The company initially plans to launch the generic version in Canada, India, Brazil, Turkey and other emerging markets, subject to patent expiry, Israeli said at a press conference
Delhi High Court bars Dr Reddy's and OneSource from selling semaglutide in India, supporting Novo Nordisk's patent rights as it fast-tracks Wegovy launch amid growing obesity drug demand