Dr. Reddy's Laboratories
(
RDY
) recently announced the launch of its generic version of
Roche's
(
RHHBY
) Boniva following the receipt of US Food & Drug Administration
(FDA) approval for its Abbreviated New Drug Application (ANDA).
Dr. Reddy's launched its generic version of Boniva tablets (150
mg) in the US on June 29, 2012. Boniva is marketed for treating or
preventing osteoporosis in women after menopause. It also helps to
reduce the chances of spinal fracture.
As per IMS Health, the Boniva brand and generic recorded sales
of around $486 million in past year (ending March 31, 2012).
Notably,
Watson Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
(
WPI
) also launched its generic version of Boniva tablets (150 mg).
Dr. Reddy's had quite a few generic launches this year. In May
2012, it launched its generic version of
Novartis AG
's (
NVS
) over-the-counter (OTC) drug, Prevacid. The FDA had approved the
ANDA for 15 mg formulation of the generic drug.
Dr. Reddy's also announced the US launch of its generic version
of
Bristol-Myers Squibb & Co
.'s (
BMY
) blood thinner Plavix a few days back. The FDA approved the ANDA
for 75 mg and 300 mg formulations of the generic version of the
drug. Plavix lost patent exclusivity in the US on May 17, 2012.
Our View
We currently have a Neutral recommendation on Dr. Reddy's. We
believe that generic launches will continue to contribute to Dr.
Reddy's Global Generics segment's revenues, which climbed 32% to
$1.38 billion in the first quarter of 2012.
Primary contribution came from North America (up 68%), followed
by Russia and other CIS (Commonwealth of Independent States)
markets (up 22%) and India (up 11%). Growth was mainly driven by
new generic launches and was aided by an increase in the sales
volume. The company carries a Zacks #4 Rank (Sell rating) in the
short run.
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