Promius Pharma, LLC. (a Wholly Owned Subsidiary of Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories Ltd.) Announces the Sale and Assignment of the US Rights for Its Marketed Dermatology Brands to Encore Dermatology

HYDERABAD, India & PRINCETON, N.J.--()--Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories Limited (BSE: 500124, NSE: DRREDDY, NYSE: RDY, along with its subsidiaries together referred to as “Dr. Reddy’s”), through its wholly owned subsidiary Promius Pharma, LLC, announces the sale of its rights for SERNIVO® (betamethasone dipropionate) Spray, 0.05% and assignment of its rights to market and distribute, PROMISEB® Topical Cream and TRIANEX® 0.05% (Triamcinolone Acetonide Ointment, USP) in the United States, to Encore Dermatology.

Under the terms of the agreement, Promius Pharma is eligible to receive an upfront payment and future milestone payments contingent upon achievement of certain commercial objectives.

“This is in line with our renewed strategy to enable us achieve self-sustainability and profitable growth for each of our businesses,” said G.V. Prasad, Co-Chairman and CEO, Dr. Reddy’s.

“We are confident in Encore’s ability to realize the full potential of the enlisted products. We look forward to working with Encore to ensure a smooth transition of these brands and to ensure they are able to quickly deliver these products to providers and patients,” says Anil Namboodiripad, Ph.D., Senior Vice President, Proprietary Products, and President, Promius Pharma.

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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.

About Promius Pharma LLC: Promius Pharma is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories, one of the largest and most respected pharmaceutical companies in the world. Promius Pharma is committed to bringing new products to market that meet patients’ needs. For more information, log on to: www.promiuspharma.com.

About Encore Dermatology: Headquartered in Malvern, Pennsylvania, Encore Dermatology, Inc. is a privately held fully-integrated dermatology company with a mission committed to delivering innovative prescription therapies and medical devices to dermatologists focusing on customer service and improving the quality-of-life of patients. For more information, log on to: www.encorederm.com.

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Contacts

INVESTOR RELATIONS
AMIT AGARWAL
AMITA@DRREDDYS.COM
(PH: +91-40-4900 2135)

MEDIA RELATIONS
MITALI SARKAR
MITALI.SARKAR@DRREDDYS.COM
(PH: +91-40-4900 2121)

Contacts

INVESTOR RELATIONS
AMIT AGARWAL
AMITA@DRREDDYS.COM
(PH: +91-40-4900 2135)

MEDIA RELATIONS
MITALI SARKAR
MITALI.SARKAR@DRREDDYS.COM
(PH: +91-40-4900 2121)