Zydus Lifesciences Plans Semaglutide Launch Post Patent Expiry

MT Newswires Live02-26 14:52

Zydus Lifesciences (NSE:ZYDUSLIFE, BOM:532321) plans to launch Semaglutide injection under the brand names, SEMAGLYN, MASHEMA and ALTERM, following patent expiry in India, according to a company statement filed with the Indian bourses on Wednesday.

Shares of the company rose over 1% in Thursday's trade.

The Drug Controller General of India (DCGI) earlier approved the manufacturing and marketing of Semaglutide injection for the treatment of Type 2 diabetes mellitus and obesity, the statement said.

The company said its product will feature an indigenously developed drug-delivery system, including an adjustable single-pen device designed to deliver multiple approved dose strengths from one unit. The pen will be reusable and is intended to improve convenience and affordability.

Zydus holds exclusive rights to the device, which will cover all approved strengths for Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus and obesity, the statement said.

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