Lupin US Launches On Track But Albuterol 'Clarity' Awaited
Defers FDA Reinspection Timelines
Executive Summary
After lower growth in India business and impaired operations at five manufacturing units hit by US FDA action impacted Lupin's third-quarter revenues, one-offs sent its net profit crashing. While deferring reinspection timelines for its Goa and Somerset plants, the company remains confident of adding at least 15 products to its US portfolio in FY21.
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