Dr. Reddy’s Announces the Launch of Over-the-Counter, Store-Brand Equivalent of Prevacid® 24HR Capsules (Lansoprazole Delayed-Release Capsules USP, 15 mg) in the U.S. Market

HYDERABAD, India & PRINCETON, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories Ltd. (BSE: 500124, NSE: DRREDDY, NYSE: RDY, along with its subsidiaries together referred to as “Dr. Reddy’s”) today announced the launch of Lansoprazole Delayed-Release Capsules USP, 15 mg, an over-the-counter (OTC) store-brand equivalent of Prevacid^® 24HR Capsules, in the United States market, as approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (USFDA).

Dr. Reddy’s OTC Lansoprazole Delayed-Release Capsules USP, 15 mg, is an over-the-counter, Proton Pump Inhibitor (PPI) used to treat frequent heartburn occurring two or more days a week.

“We are pleased to continue to expand our antacids and PPI portfolio for our customers,” says Milan Kalawadia, Senior Vice President and Head of US OTC and Specialty Rx Divisions, Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories. “We look forward to collaborating with our customers to provide high-quality, affordable alternatives to consumers.”

The Prevacid^® 24HR brand and generic had U.S. sales of approximately $57 million MAT for the most recent twelve months ending in August 2019 according to IRi*.

Dr. Reddy’s OTC Lansoprazole Delayed-Release Capsules USP, 15 mg, are available in 14, 28 and 42 count sizes.

Prevacid® is a registered trademark of Takeda Pharmaceuticals North America, Inc.

* IRi, Latest 52 weeks ending August 2019

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About Dr. Reddy’s: Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories Ltd. (BSE: 500124, NSE: DRREDDY, NYSE: RDY) is an integrated pharmaceutical company, committed to providing affordable and innovative medicines for healthier lives. Through its three businesses - Pharmaceutical Services & Active Ingredients, Global Generics and Proprietary Products – Dr. Reddy’s offers a portfolio of products and services including APIs, custom pharmaceutical services, generics, biosimilars and differentiated formulations. Our major therapeutic areas of focus are gastrointestinal, cardiovascular, diabetology, oncology, pain management and dermatology. Dr. Reddy’s operates in markets across the globe. Our major markets include – USA, India, Russia & CIS countries, and Europe. For more information, log on to: www.drreddys.com

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