How Eisai Hopes To Expand In India

Japan's Eisai appears set for a significant step up in product introductions in India. Improving access to these medicines for patients in the largely self-pay market is at the fulcrum of its strategy, Dr Sanjit Singh Lamba, managing director of Eisai Pharmaceuticals India Pvt Ltd, tells Scrip. Newer options like a second brand approach may also be evaluated for certain new products to expand access and availability across the country.

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Eisai Pharmaceuticals India Pvt. Ltd., which has received regulatory approval for its antiepileptic drug, Fycompa (perampanel hydrate), and for Lenvima (lenvatinib mesylate) in thyroid cancer in India, is working with the Indian government from the "pricing point of view" to facilitate access to these products.

Dr Sanjit Singh Lamba, managing director of Eisai Pharmaceuticals India Pvt Ltd, indicated that the company will look at patient...

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