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Dr Reddy’s Gears For Generic Revlimid Run In US, Quarterly ‘Blips’ Aside

 
• By Anju Ghangurde

Quarterly ups and down notwithstanding, Dr Reddy’s signals continuing US launch momentum, with its generic Revlimid, for which the Indian firm claims exclusivity for two strengths, set to hit the market next month. “Low competition” assets, especially injectables, also continue to be on the deal-making radar in the US.

Dr Reddy's Primes For Generic Revlimid Debut • Source: Shutterstock

Dr. Reddy's Laboratories Ltd.’s US business could see volatility on a quarter-to-quarter basis due to the “fundamental nature” of the generic business model. But the Indian firm underscored the prospects of continued growth in that market, backed by new product introductions, an important one being the upcoming launch of its generic rival to Bristol Myers Squibb Company’s multiple myeloma blockbuster Revlimid (lenalidomide).

Inorganic Growth Strategy

Dr Reddy's appears to be rewiring its India portfolio, with a clear strategy on which segment and brands it wants to focus on or doesn’t want to....

During the first quarter of fiscal year 2023, Dr Reddy’s launched seven new products in the US, including pemetrexed injection, posaconazole tablets and sorafenib, some of which are expected to...

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