Lupin’s North American sales remained weak during the September quarter (Q2), too. Not only did sales decline 32 per cent year-on-year (y-o-y), but were down 15 per cent sequentially, despite five drug launches in the US. In fact, the management commentary after the June quarter (Q1) results indicated only a marginal decline ahead. Analysts say Lupin’s US sales are now lower than before the Gavis acquisition and anti-diabetic Glumetza generics launch. Seasonal weakness in Cephalosporins, Mylans’ launch in Minastrin (iron tablets launched by Lupin in ...
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