Pharma major Lupin Ltd on Tuesday said it has received tentative approval from the US health regulator for its generic version of Sugammadex injection used for reversing the effects of muscle relaxants given during surgery. The tentative approval by the US Food and Drug Administration (USFDA) is for the abbreviated new drug application for Sugammadex Injection of strengths 200 mg/2 mL (100 mg/mL) and 500 mg/5 mL (100 mg/mL) single-dose vial, Lupin said in a regulatory filing. The USFDA has tentatively approved Lupin's Sugammadex injection of the specified strengths as bioequivalent to Merck's Bridion injection, it added. It is used for the reversal of neuromuscular blockade induced by rocuronium bromide and vecuronium bromide in adults and pediatric patients aged 2 years and older undergoing surgery, the company said.
Companies including Dr. Reddy's Laboratories, Sun Pharma, Zydus Lifesciences, Natco Pharma, Alkem Laboratories, and Torrent Pharmaceuticals have developed their own formulations
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Nearly six decades after its founding, Lupin is targeting its next global growth phase in the US with a strategy centred on complex generics, biosimilars and innovation
In the past one month, the Nifty Pharma index has rallied 4.5 per cent, as against 7.8 per cent decline in the benchmark Nifty 50.
In the past one month, Lupin has outperformed the market by soaring 6 per cent, as against 4.5 per cent decline in the BSE Sensex.
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Pharmaceuticals firm Lupin Ltd on Wednesday said Maharashtra GST Department has initiated inspection and search at its registered office in Mumbai. The inspection and search by the department seeking documents related to payment of GST and claim of input tax credit etc started at 11.50 am on February 25, 2026, Lupin said in a regulatory filing. The company is extending its cooperation with the officials and providing necessary information and documents, it added. The initiation of this inspection and search doesn't have any impact on the company's financials, operations or other activities, Lupin said.
Lupin management remains confident that the India formulations business will continue to outperform IPM by 1.2-1.3 times, supported by strong sales force and pipeline of new product launches.
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Axis Securities has named Lupin, Aurobindo Pharma, Max, and Fortis as top picks, citing strong fundamentals, resilient growth drivers, and robust operational execution
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In the December quarter, the company reported a 37 per cent growth in consolidated net profit at ₹1,175.5 crore, as compared to ₹855.16 crore a year ago
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According to Axis Securities, the reduction in reciprocal taxes is incrementally positive for Indian pharmaceutical companies, particularly those with significant exposure to the US market,