News for 'US Generics'

Wanbury to buy generic biz of Spanish Co

Wanbury to buy generic biz of Spanish Co

Rediff.com16 Oct 2006

Pharma company Wanbury Ltd on Monday said it will acquire the branded generic business of Spain-based Industrial Farmaceutica Cantabria through Cantabria Pharma SL for 50 million Euro.

PIX: Here is how states celebrate 78th Independence Day

PIX: Here is how states celebrate 78th Independence Day

Rediff.com15 Aug 2024

Independence Day was celebrated across states and Union territories on Thursday, as several chief ministers announced job schemes while some others vowed their support for Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision of a Viksit Bharat by 2047.

Gilead to allow 5 Indian firms to sell hepatitis generics in 90 countries

Gilead to allow 5 Indian firms to sell hepatitis generics in 90 countries

Rediff.com15 Sep 2014

Among the companies likely to sign deals with Gilead are Cadila, Hetero, Strides Arcolab and Mylan, while Cipla is expected to earn active pharmaceutical ingredient rights.

'Depending on the product, the pricing pressure will always be there'

'Depending on the product, the pricing pressure will always be there'

Rediff.com3 Jun 2024

'That is a significant milestone for us and something we aspired for.'

Weak Q4 may be rare bitter pill for Sun Pharma

Weak Q4 may be rare bitter pill for Sun Pharma

Rediff.com31 May 2024

Sun Pharmaceutical Industries reported a 34 per cent year-on-year (Y-o-Y) jump in net profit to Rs 2,654.6 crore in Q4FY24.

Top Indian generic drug makers look to US as patents end

Top Indian generic drug makers look to US as patents end

Rediff.com9 May 2013

They seek to profit from big-selling drugs going off-patent this year in the lucrative market.

India woos Iran with its affordable generic drugs

India woos Iran with its affordable generic drugs

Rediff.com31 Jan 2013

Pharmexcil had recently taken a 25-member delegation to Iran in order to promote pharma trade with the Western Asia nation.

'Kavach Would Have Prevented This Accident'

'Kavach Would Have Prevented This Accident'

Rediff.com21 Jun 2024

'The Railways decided to go for kavach three years back, but the progress has been very slow.'

Ranbaxy offers generic Tamiflu to US

Ranbaxy offers generic Tamiflu to US

Rediff.com2 Dec 2005

Leading Indian pharmaceutical company Ranbaxy Laboratories Limited has offered to provide oseltamivir phosphate capsules

From simulator sessions to yoga, astronauts train hard for Gaganyaan

From simulator sessions to yoga, astronauts train hard for Gaganyaan

Rediff.com28 Feb 2024

Training modules also cover academic courses, Gaganyaan flight systems, nicro-gravity familiarisation through parabolic flights, recovery training, mastering of flight procedures and training on crew training simulators, according to ISRO sources.

Drug exporters may be hit on low generics sales

Drug exporters may be hit on low generics sales

Rediff.com13 Dec 2008

Sales growth of generics drugs has dropped to 3.6 per cent in the 12 months ended September 2008 compared with 11.4 per cent growth a year earlier, according to the latest report of IMS Health, the leading provider of market intelligence to the global pharmaceutical and healthcare industries. However, sales by volume increased by 5.4 per cent in the US, reflecting declining prices and fewer blockbusters losing patent protection in 2008.

Pfizer, Ranbaxy win dismissal of lawsuit over generic Lipitor

Pfizer, Ranbaxy win dismissal of lawsuit over generic Lipitor

Rediff.com13 Sep 2014

Pfizer Inc and Ranbaxy Laboratories Ltd on Friday won dismissal of a U.S. antitrust lawsuit accusing them of conspiring to delay sales of generic versions of the best-selling cholesterol drug Lipitor.

Aurobindo acquires UK generics firm Milpharm

Aurobindo acquires UK generics firm Milpharm

Rediff.com11 Feb 2006

Aurobindo Pharma has acquired business assets of the UK-based generic drug maker Milpharm.

Guntur Kaaram Review: Mahesh Babu Goofs Around

Guntur Kaaram Review: Mahesh Babu Goofs Around

Rediff.com16 Jan 2024

Guntu Kaaram doesn't deliver on its basic promise: Entertainment, sighs Mayur Sanap.

Ranbaxy recalls generic Lipitor from the US market

Ranbaxy recalls generic Lipitor from the US market

Rediff.com23 Nov 2012

The drug had generated sales of $600 million in the first six months of its launch in the US, as Ranbaxy had exclusive marketing rights for it.

Ranbaxy gets FDA nod to sell generic Diovan tablets in US

Ranbaxy gets FDA nod to sell generic Diovan tablets in US

Rediff.com27 Jun 2014

Ohm Laboratories Inc, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Ranbaxy has received approval from the US Food and Drug Administration for manufacturing and marketing Valsartan tablets in strengths of 40 mg, 80 mg, 160 mg, and 320 mg on an exclusive basis, Ranbaxy Laboratories said in a statement.

The pros and cons of free generic drugs

The pros and cons of free generic drugs

Rediff.com11 Jul 2012

The Planning Commission's working group on drugs and food for the 12th Five-Year Plan estimated that the country's public health sector caters to only 22 per cent of the population.

Ranbaxy gets USFDA nod for generic Serzone

Ranbaxy gets USFDA nod for generic Serzone

Rediff.com28 Apr 2003

The United States Food and Drugs Administration has granted Ranbaxy Laboratories a tentative approval to market a generic form of Bristol-Myers' anti-depressant Serzone, US FDA's web site said.

Mylan pays $6.7 bn to buy Merck Generics

Mylan pays $6.7 bn to buy Merck Generics

Rediff.com14 May 2007

Ending months long speculations on the chances of Indian companies in the bidding race for the world's third largest generic drug business

Ranbaxy recalls some batches of generic Lipitor in latest quality blow

Ranbaxy recalls some batches of generic Lipitor in latest quality blow

Rediff.com10 Mar 2014

The recall is the latest in a series of problems to hit Ranbaxy, which has had all its India factories stopped from sending drugs and ingredients to the United States.

3 generic HIV/AIDS drugs: Ranbaxy-Gilead pact

3 generic HIV/AIDS drugs: Ranbaxy-Gilead pact

Rediff.com12 Jul 2011

The company has entered into an 'in-licencing agreement' with Gilead Sciences Inc to produce and sell, under licence, three new HIV/AIDS drugs which are currently in late stages of clinical development, Ranbaxy Laboratories said.

Unacademy sacked me under pressure from trollers: Tutor

Unacademy sacked me under pressure from trollers: Tutor

Rediff.com20 Aug 2023

Sangwan said he made the generic remark on his YouTube channel and not during his lecture at Unacademy.

Pharma firms face ban on Merck generic

Pharma firms face ban on Merck generic

Rediff.com16 Apr 2007

Over 30 domestic pharmaceutical companies, including Ranbaxy, Cipla, Nicholas Piramal, Zydus Cadila and Torrent, face a possible ban on the sale of the generic version of Merck's pain management drug in the Indian market.

Ranbaxy gets US nod to sell Alzheimer's generic

Ranbaxy gets US nod to sell Alzheimer's generic

Rediff.com22 Sep 2010

India's largest drugmaker, Ranbaxy, will have an exclusive six-month marketing opportunity to sell a generic version of Japanese drugmaker Eisai's drug for Alzheimer's in the US.

Favourable ruling for generic Yaz in US court: Lupin

Favourable ruling for generic Yaz in US court: Lupin

Rediff.com17 Apr 2013

The US Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit has ruled in the company's favour regarding its appeal of a previous judgement by a lower court for Bayer AG's Yaz oral contraceptive product.

Auto, BFSI dominated Q4 earnings circuit

Auto, BFSI dominated Q4 earnings circuit

Rediff.com25 Jun 2024

Operating margins have been the primary driver of corporate earnings in India in recent quarters, despite revenue growth suffering from weak consumer demand. Companies across sectors have reported a sharp improvement in earnings before interest, tax, depreciation, and amortisation (Ebitda) margins over the past two years, benefiting from lower commodity and energy prices. Higher margins more than compensated for slower revenue growth, resulting in double-digit growth in net profit for five consecutive quarters.

Sun Pharmaceutical's vital signs: A strong dose of valuation multiples

Sun Pharmaceutical's vital signs: A strong dose of valuation multiples

Rediff.com13 Nov 2023

Bolstered by an impressive performance in the global specialty business and outstanding results in the Indian market, Sun Pharmaceutical Industries, the largest pharmaceutical (pharma) company in the country, showcased a strong performance in the July-September quarter (second quarter, or Q2) of 2023-24 (FY24).

Dr Reddy's launches generic Parkinson's disease tablets in US

Dr Reddy's launches generic Parkinson's disease tablets in US

Rediff.com7 Jun 2012

The tablets are bio equivalent generic version of GlaxoSmithKline's Requip XL tablets

Cipla no more in race to buy Merck generics busine

Cipla no more in race to buy Merck generics busine

Rediff.com19 Feb 2007

Domestic pharmaceutical major Cipla has dropped out of the race to acquire Merck's generics business citing expensive valuation as the reason.

Lupin acquires US generics firm GAVIS for $880 mn

Lupin acquires US generics firm GAVIS for $880 mn

Rediff.com24 Jul 2015

Lupin will fund the buy through $100 mn cash reserves and a bridge loan.

US drug shortage, stable pricing set to boost pharma revenues

US drug shortage, stable pricing set to boost pharma revenues

Rediff.com24 Jul 2023

An acute drug shortage in the US and stable pricing along with product launches are likely to boost revenues of India's pharmaceutical companies during the first quarter of this financial year, analysts said. Most brokerages estimate a top line growth of around 14-15 per cent, with earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortisation (Ebitda) growth of 24-30 per cent for Q1 of FY24. Hospitals are, however, likely to report lower occupancy rates, and diagnostics companies may witness an impact from delayed monsoon.

Dr Reddy's launch generic version of Xyzal in US

Dr Reddy's launch generic version of Xyzal in US

Rediff.com28 Mar 2011

Hyderabad, Mar 28 (PTI) Dr Reddy's Laboratories Limited has launched Levocetirizine tablets (5mg), a bio-equivalent generic version of Xyzal tablets in the USA market, the company said on Monday.

Tapping into India's talent, GCCs eye revenue goldmine

Tapping into India's talent, GCCs eye revenue goldmine

Rediff.com28 Mar 2024

Global capability centres (GCCs) are increasingly looking to tap into revenue opportunities from the Indian market, which is already a critical talent hub. While capturing the potential of the Indian market has been in the works over the past few years, it's only of late that companies are gaining momentum. India is home to more than 1,580 GCCs, with a total market size of $46 billion and growing at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 11.4 per cent, according to a Nasscom-Zinnov report.

Aurobindo Pharma: Strong prospects offset by valuation concerns

Aurobindo Pharma: Strong prospects offset by valuation concerns

Rediff.com2 Nov 2023

Since the start of this financial year (FY24), the stock of Aurobindo Pharma has been one of the top pharma gainers, enhancing investor wealth by over 68 per cent, with a third of those gains coming in the last three months. The stock is riding on multiple triggers given its investments in the production-linked incentive or PLI scheme, biosimilars, injectables and vaccines, which should drive revenues and profits over the medium term. Better than expected performance after the June quarter results led to a revision of earnings estimates for FY24 and FY25.

Sun Pharma's growth pill: Specialising in specialty and scaling in India

Sun Pharma's growth pill: Specialising in specialty and scaling in India

Rediff.com25 Mar 2024

Traction for its specialty portfolio, a strong showing in the domestic market, and better regulatory compliance are positives for the country's largest pharmaceutical (pharma) company, Sun Pharmaceutical Industries. Given the triggers, some brokerages have increased their earnings per share estimates and target price for 2024-25 (FY25). This should sustain the momentum for the stock, which has been one of the major pharma gainers in 2023-24 (FY24), rising 57 per cent. It is currently trading at Rs 1,547 per share.

There's something special about Pant, Samson, Kohli...

There's something special about Pant, Samson, Kohli...

Rediff.com10 Apr 2024

Former England skipper Eoin Morgan shares his views on Rishabh Pant, Sanju Samson, Virat Kohli and India's biggest challenge in T20 World Cup.

Growth and margin uptick critical for gains in Divi's Laboratories

Growth and margin uptick critical for gains in Divi's Laboratories

Rediff.com17 Nov 2023

Rise in input costs, inventory write-off, and pricing pressures led to a drop in gross margins. Higher competitive pressures led to cuts in operating profit margins and earnings estimates for FY24 and FY25. Most brokerages have a 'neutral' or a 'reduce' rating on the stock on account of valuations.

US to curb delay in entry of generic drugs

US to curb delay in entry of generic drugs

Rediff.com20 Jan 2010

Indian pharmaceutical companies, which are increasingly choosing to settle patent litigation with global drug majors in the US, would have to be more cautious now.