Zydus Lifesciences Limited expects $100m in sales from specialty products like drugs for rare/orphan diseases over three to five years and will continue to pursue organic opportunities as well as acquisitions in pursuit of this goal.
Zydus On Acquisitions, $100m Specialty Biz Target, gAsacol Competition
No Revlimid Sales In Q2
Zydus is still on the look out for deals post the recent acquisition of UK-based LiqMeds group as it sets a $100m sales target from specialty/rare disease products. Meanwhile, US revenues are seen stabilizing with new launches, even as lack of Revlimid sales in Q2 led to a 24% drop over the previous quarter.

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