6-K
FORM 6-K
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
Report of Foreign Private Issuer
Pursuant to Rule 13a-16 or 15d-16
of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
For the Month of April 2009
Commission File Number 1-15182
DR. REDDYS LABORATORIES LIMITED
(Name of Registrant)
7-1-27, Ameerpet
Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh 500 016, India
+91-40-23731946
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)
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Press Release
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Dr. Reddys Laboratories Ltd. |
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7-1-27 Ameerpet |
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Hyderabad 500 016 India |
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Tel: 91 40 373 1946 |
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Fax: 91 40 373 1955 |
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www.drreddys.com |
Dr Reddys launches RedisparTM in India
April 22, 2009, Hyderabad
Dr. Reddys Laboratories Ltd. (NYSE: RDY) has launched RedisparTM (Doxercalciferol) in
India. Used in the treatment of secondary hyperparathyroidism (SHPT) due to chronic kidney disease,
RedisparTM is the first pro-vitamin D2 to be available in the country.
RedisparTM is used to maintain the parathyroid hormone (PTH) and calcium levels in the
body in chronic kidney disease patients. Doxercalciferol is safer and more effective in comparison
to Calctirol (vitamin D3) and Alfacalcidol (pro vitamin D3).
It is available in soft gelatin capsule form, and in dosages of 0.5mcg and 2.5mcg.
Notes to the editor:
Brief mode of action of RedisparTM:
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Doxercalciferol is a pro vitamin D2 |
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It is in an inactive form and gets activated in the liver. |
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The activated form helps maintain the parathyroid hormone and calcium levels
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Disclaimer
This press release includes forward-looking statements, as defined in the U.S. Private Securities
Litigation Reform Act of 1995. We have based these forward-looking statements on our current
expectations and projections about future events. Such statements involve known and unknown risks,
uncertainties and other factors that may cause actual results to differ materially. Such factors
include, but are not limited to, changes in local and global economic conditions, our ability to
successfully implement our strategy, the market acceptance of and demand for our products, our
growth and expansion, technological change and our exposure to market risks. By their nature, these
expectations and projections are only estimates and could be materially different from actual
results in the future.
About Dr. Reddys
Established in 1984, Dr. Reddys Laboratories (NYSE: RDY) is an emerging global pharmaceutical
company. A fully integrated global pharmaceutical company, we serve our purpose of providing
affordable and innovative medicines through three core businesses: Pharmaceutical Services and
Active Ingredients, comprising our Active Pharmaceuticals and Custom Pharmaceuticals businesses;
Global Generics, which includes branded and unbranded generics; and Proprietary Products which
includes New Chemical (NCEs), Differentiated Formulations, and Generic Biopharmaceuticals.
Our products are marketed globally, with a focus on India, US, Europe and Russia. Dr. Reddys
conducts NCE research in the areas of metabolic disorders, cardiovascular indications,
anti-infectives and inflammation. www.drreddys.com
For more information please contact:
Investors and Financial Analysts:
Kedar Upadhye at kedaru@drreddys.com /+91-40-66834297
Raghavender R at raghavenderr@drreddys.com /+91-40-66511529
Milan Kalawadia (North America) at mkalawadia@drreddys.com or at 908-203-4931
Media:
M Mythili at mythilim@drreddys.com or on +91-40-66511620
Rajan S at rajans@drreddys.com or +91-40- 66511725
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Dr. Reddys Laboratories Ltd. |
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7-1-27 Ameerpet |
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Hyderabad 500 016 India |
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Tel: 91 40 373 1946 |
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www.drreddys.com |
Dr. Reddys launches NexretTM
April 28, 2009, Hyderabad
Dr. Reddys Laboratories Ltd. (NYSE: RDY) has launched NexretTM (Tretinoin 0.04% & 0.1%
as microspheres) in India. It marks the entry of Dr. Reddys into the topical anti-acne segment, a
commonly diagnosed condition by dermatologist.
NexretTM is a next generation anti-acne formulation made from a proprietary non-porous
microsphere technology. This unique technology minimizes irritation associated with drugs like
Tretinoin and provides controlled delivery of drug to the skin.
NexretTM is available in gel formulation and in pack size of 15 gms.
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The anti-acne market in India is about Rs 130 crores growing at the rate of about
14%.(Source: ORG IMS) |
Brief mode of action of NexretTM:
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Topical Tretinoin is considered as one of the most efficacious drug to treat Acne. |
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However, its use is restricted because of irritation, erythema, burning, dryness, etc. |
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NexretTM contains Tretinoin entrapped in microspheres enabling more amount of
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This microsphere technology has been developed internally and patent application has
been filed in 7 countries. |
Disclaimer
This press release includes forward-looking statements, as defined in the U.S. Private Securities
Litigation Reform Act of 1995. We have based these forward-looking statements on our current
expectations and projections about future events. Such statements involve known and unknown risks,
uncertainties and other factors that may cause actual results to differ materially. Such factors
include, but are not limited to, changes in local and global economic conditions, our ability to
successfully implement our strategy, the market acceptance of and demand for our products, our
growth and expansion, technological change and our exposure to market risks. By their nature, these
expectations and projections are only estimates and could be materially different from actual
results in the future.
About Dr. Reddys
Established in 1984, Dr. Reddys Laboratories (NYSE: RDY) is an emerging global pharmaceutical
company. A fully integrated global pharmaceutical company, we serve our purpose of providing
affordable and innovative medicines through three core businesses: Pharmaceutical Services and
Active Ingredients, comprising our Active Pharmaceuticals and Custom Pharmaceuticals businesses;
Global Generics, which includes branded and unbranded generics; and Proprietary Products which
includes New Chemical (NCEs), Differentiated Formulations, and Generic Biopharmaceuticals.
Our products are marketed globally, with a focus on India, US, Europe and Russia. Dr. Reddys
conducts NCE research in the areas of metabolic disorders, cardiovascular indications,
anti-infectives and inflammation. www.drreddys.com
For more information please contact:
Investors:
Kedar Upadhye at kedaru@drreddys.com /+91-40-66834297
Raghavender R at raghavenderr@drreddys.com /+91-40-66511529
Milan Kalawadia (North America) at mkalawadia@drreddys.com or at 908-203-4931
Media:
M Mythili at mythilim@drreddys.com or on +91-40-66511620
S Rajan at rajans@drreddys.com or +91-40- 66511725
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused
this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
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DR. REDDYS LABORATORIES LIMITED
(Registrant)
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/s/ V.S. Suresh
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Date: May 8, 2009 |
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V.S. Suresh |
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Company Secretary |
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