Hikma Starts Added-Value Push With Heparin Syringes

Heparin marks the start of Hikma’s pre-filled syringe portfolio in the US as the company looks to add value and differentiation to its injectables portfolio and pipeline, commercial and business development head Dan Motto told Generics Bulletin.

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Hikma is looking to add value to its US injectables portfolio by moving into pre-filled syringes • Source: Shutterstock

Hikma Pharmaceuticals has chosen heparin as its first injectable in the US to be made available in a pre-filled syringe presentation. The launch forms part of the company’s strategy to take its US Injectables operation into more differentiated, higher-value sectors of the parenterals market.

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