Cipla Cuts Down In-House Biosimilars Plans

Cipla is recalibrating investments in the “resource-intensive” biosimilars business, reinforcing its thrust on the respiratory and specialty products segment. Large biosimilar manufacturing plans in South Africa have been put on hold, with curtains seemingly coming down at an Indian unit.

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Cipla is rethinking its direction on biosimilars • Source: Shutterstock

Cipla Ltd. appears to be re-working its focus on the resource guzzling biosimilars business, moving towards an in-licensed approach, at least for now, in the segment. The firm’s manufacturing plans for biosimilars are under review as part of the exercise.

Cipla’s management said that going forward the company expects to “reposition” the biotech business, “rotating back” towards its complex generics...

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