Tuesday, September 17, 2013

Dr. Reddy’s announces the approval of Azacitidine for Injection

Dr. Reddy’s announces the approval of Azacitidine for Injection
Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories (NYSE: RDY) announced today that Azacitidine for Injection 100 mg/vial, a bioequivalent generic version of VIDAZA® (azacitidine for injection) is approved by the United States Food & Drug Administration (USFDA) on September 16, 2013. The launch of product in the market is planned in the near-term.

The VIDAZA® brand had U.S. sales of approximately $378.5 Million for the most recent twelve months ending July 2013 according to IMS Health.

Dr. Reddy’s Azacitidine for Injection 100 mg/vial is available in single use-vials.

About Dr. Reddy's
Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories Ltd. (NYSE: RDY) is an integrated global pharmaceutical company, committed to providing affordable and innovative medicines for healthier lives. Through its three businesses - Pharmaceutical Services and Active Ingredients, Global Generics and Proprietary Products – Dr. Reddy’s offers a portfolio of products and services including APIs, custom pharmaceutical services, generics, biosimilars and differentiated formulations. Major therapeutic focus is on gastro-intestinal, cardiovascular, diabetology, oncology, pain management and anti-infective. Major markets include India, USA, Russia-CIS and Europe apart from other select geographies within Emerging Markets. For more information, visit www.drreddys.com