Generic Revlimid and lanreotide propel Cipla’s US business to a high in the fiscal second quarter, with products like leuprolide depot set for debut ‘any time now’. Management signals cost edge for generic Advair as it awaits further word following a FDA establishment inspection report at its Indian site, while a Plan B is being initiated for generic Abraxane.

Generic Revlimid, lanreotide propel Cipla’s US business to a high in the fiscal second quarter, with products like leuprolide depot set for debut ‘any time now’. Management signals cost edge for generic Advair as it awaits further word following a FDA establishment inspection report at its Indian site, while a Plan B is being initiated for generic Abraxane.

Most Indian pharma stocks, including large firms, yielded double digit negative returns over the last 12 months while the overall market (Bombay Stock Exchange Sensex) delivered positive returns, a new study by an investment banking and consulting services firm indicates. The prognosis for fiscal years 2023/24, though, is optimistic.

Glenmark signals “very challenging” US environment but expects things to stabilize with a string of potential new launches in the wings. The impending debut of Ryaltris, among other products, and a filing for a generic rival to Flovent could add some spark to the US business.