Aczone Generic Approval In Sight, All Clear At Sites Key To Torrent’s US Outlook

Molnupiravir Launched In India

Torrent expects US FDA’s final approval for Allergan/Almirall’s Aczone, a dapsone formulation for acne vulgaris, in February, even as it awaits regulatory clearance for manufacturing sites. Meanwhile, it has launched molnupiravir in India and is hiking its domestic sales force by 400-500.

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Torrent's Growth Trajectory In The US Hinges On FDA Approvals • Source: Alamy

Almirall SA’s Aczone (dapsone) might offer Torrent the succor it has been looking for ever since its US revenues began declining in 2019 post a recall of sartans and regulatory warnings for two of its critical manufacturing units.

While a few sartans have been reintroduced since, price erosion has been steep. Torrent’s US revenues have fallen by a...

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