Rough Patch For Lupin, Much Riding On Solosec, Enbrel Biosimilar

An under pressure US business dented Lupin in Q1, with a recovery seen only in the second half of FY19 as new generic products roll out. A ramp-up in on-market products like Solosec in the US and a smooth run to launch for biosimilar Enbrel in Japan and the EU, among other products, could be vital to restore momentum for the Indian firm.