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Glenmark Pharmaceuticals receives ANDA approval for Aprepitant Capsules USP

Mumbai, India; October 16, 2017 : Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Inc., USA (Glenmark) has been granted final approval by the United States Food & Drug Administration (U.S. FDA) for Aprepitant Capsules USP, 40 mg, 80 mg, and 125 mg, the generic version of Emend® Capsules, 40 mg, 80 mg, and 125 mg, of Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation.

According to IMS Health sales data for the 12 month period ending August 2017, the Emend® Capsules, 40 mg, 80 mg, and 125 mg market¹ achieved annual sales of approximately $64.9 million*.

Glenmark’s current portfolio consists of 127 products authorized for distribution in the U.S. marketplace and 60 ANDA’s pending approval with the U.S. FDA. In addition to these internal filings, Glenmark continues to identify and explore external development partnerships to supplement and accelerate the growth of its existing pipeline and portfolio.

All brand names and trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

¹Market includes brand and all available therapeutic equivalents
*IMS Health National Sales Perspectives: Retail & Non-Retail, August 2017

About Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Ltd.:   Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Ltd. (GPL) is a research-driven, global, integrated pharmaceutical organization. It is ranked among the top 75 Pharma & Biotech companies of the world in terms of revenue (SCRIP 100 Rankings published in the year 2017). Glenmark is a leading player in the discovery of new molecules both NCEs (new chemical entity) and NBEs (new biological entity). Glenmark has several molecules in various stages of clinical development and is focused in the areas of oncology, dermatology and respiratory.

The company has significant presence in the branded generics markets across emerging economies including India. Glenmark has 16 manufacturing facilities across five countries and has six R&D centers. The Generics business of Glenmark services the requirements of the US and Western European markets. The API business sells its products in over 80 countries, including the US, various countries in the EU, South America and India.

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For further information, please contact:
Ramkumar Uppara/Shibani Shah Glenmark, Mumbai, India
Tel: [+91 22] 4018 9984/9348
Email: corpcomm@glenmarkpharma.com

Glenmark Pharmaceuticals receives ANDA approval for Aprepitant Capsules USP

Mumbai, India; October 16, 2017 : Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Inc., USA (Glenmark) has been granted final approval by the United States Food & Drug Administration (U.S. FDA) for Aprepitant Capsules USP, 40 mg, 80 mg, and 125 mg, the generic version of Emend® Capsules, 40 mg, 80 mg, and 125 mg, of Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation.

According to IMS Health sales data for the 12 month period ending August 2017, the Emend® Capsules, 40 mg, 80 mg, and 125 mg market¹ achieved annual sales of approximately $64.9 million*.

Glenmark’s current portfolio consists of 127 products authorized for distribution in the U.S. marketplace and 60 ANDA’s pending approval with the U.S. FDA. In addition to these internal filings, Glenmark continues to identify and explore external development partnerships to supplement and accelerate the growth of its existing pipeline and portfolio.

All brand names and trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

¹Market includes brand and all available therapeutic equivalents
*IMS Health National Sales Perspectives: Retail & Non-Retail, August 2017

About Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Ltd.:   Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Ltd. (GPL) is a research-driven, global, integrated pharmaceutical organization. It is ranked among the top 75 Pharma & Biotech companies of the world in terms of revenue (SCRIP 100 Rankings published in the year 2017). Glenmark is a leading player in the discovery of new molecules both NCEs (new chemical entity) and NBEs (new biological entity). Glenmark has several molecules in various stages of clinical development and is focused in the areas of oncology, dermatology and respiratory.

The company has significant presence in the branded generics markets across emerging economies including India. Glenmark has 16 manufacturing facilities across five countries and has six R&D centers. The Generics business of Glenmark services the requirements of the US and Western European markets. The API business sells its products in over 80 countries, including the US, various countries in the EU, South America and India.

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For further information, please contact:
Ramkumar Uppara/Shibani Shah Glenmark, Mumbai, India
Tel: [+91 22] 4018 9984/9348
Email: corpcomm@glenmarkpharma.com