Lupin To Draw On Efficiencies As Japan Pricing Pressures Build

Pricing pressure in Japan is expected to weigh significantly on growth even in the generics segment, putting the focus on manufacturing and R&D efficiencies to sustain progress in this market, according to senior Lupin executives.

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Pricing pressures in Japan emerged as a recurring talking point on Lupin Ltd.’s earnings calls, underscoring the challenging environment in that market, which has seen increased generic penetration but also steady pricing reform.

Lupin’s managing director Nilesh Gupta noted that Japan is currently a “pain point” and that regulation is hurting the market....

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