January 10, 2024 Lupin Launches Varenicline Tablets in the United States

Mumbai, Baltimore, January 10, 2024: Global pharma major Lupin Limited (Lupin) today announced the launch of Varenicline Tablets, 0.5 mg and 1 mg,after having received an approval from the United States Food and Drug Administration (U.S. FDA).

Varenicline Tablets, 0.5 mg and 1 mg is the generic equivalent of Chantix^® Tablets, 0.5 mg and 1 mg, of PF Prism C.V. It is indicated for use as an aid to smoking cessation treatment.

Varenicline Tablets (RLD Chantix^®) had estimated annual sales of USD 412 million in the U.S. (IQVIA MAT November 2023).

About Lupin
Lupin is an innovation-led transnational pharmaceutical company headquartered in Mumbai, India. The Company develops and commercializes a wide range of branded and generic formulations, biotechnology products, and APIs in over 100 markets in the U.S., India, South Africa, and across the Asia Pacific (APAC), Latin America (LATAM), Europe, and Middle East regions.

The Company enjoys a leadership position in the cardiovascular, anti-diabetic, and respiratory segments and has a significant presence in the anti-infective, gastro-intestinal (GI), central nervous system (CNS), and women's health areas. Lupin is the third-largest pharmaceutical company in the U.S. by prescriptions. The company invested 7.9% of its revenue in research and development in FY23.

Lupin has 15 manufacturing sites, 7 research centers, more than 20,000 professionals working globally, and has been consistently recognized as a 'Great Place to Work' in the Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals sector.

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For further information or queries please contact -
Heena Dhedhi
Deputy General Manager - Corporate Communications
Email: [email protected]

*Safe Harbor Statement
Chantix^® is the registered trademark of Pfizer Inc.