Sun Pharmaceutical Industries expects pressure on its US generics business to ease as compliance improves, while focusing growth efforts on innovation-led therapies
Analysts noted that while US generics face margin headwinds, domestic formulations and CDMOs remain resilient. Biosimilars are also poised for growth through new launches and regulatory support.
Among stocks, Natco Pharma plunged 37.85%, Ipca Labs 22.43%, Aurobindo Pharma 17.99%, and Sun Pharma 14.30%. Other laggards include Lupin (13.25%), and Dr Reddy's (5.17%).
Granules India Ltd on Thursday said it has received approval from the US health regulator for its generic Esomeprazole Magnesium delayed-release capsules indicated for short-term treatment of heartburn and other symptoms associated with gastroesophageal reflux disease. The approval by the US Food & Drug Administration (USFDA) is for the abbreviated new drug application (ANDA) for Esomeprazole Magnesium delayed-release capsules of strengths 20 mg and 40 mg, Granules India said in a regulatory filing. It is bioequivalent and therapeutically equivalent to the reference listed drug (RLD), Nexium Delayed-Release Capsules, 20 mg and 40 mg, of AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP. Esomeprazole Magnesium capsules are indicated for short-term treatment of heartburn and other symptoms associated GERD, risk reduction of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAID)-associated gastric ulcer in adults and long-term treatment of pathological hypersecretory conditions, including Zollinger-Ellison ...
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