A Myrbetriq Battle Is Brewing And Why It Matters

Lupin To Launch Liraglutide In 2025-26

Zydus and Lupin are gearing up for the US launch of a generic to Astellas Pharma’s blockbuster drug Myrbetriq (mirabegron) while Aurobindo expects a longer wait. Meanwhile, Torrent is preparing to defend its market share in chronic therapies in India as other companies increasingly target this segment

Waiting For The Battle To Begin
Astellas And Torrent Need To Prepare For Different Battles • Source: Shutterstock

Astellas Pharma US Inc.’s third-largest selling drug mirabegron, sold as Myrbetriq extended-release tablets, Betanis and Betmiga by the innovator, is set for competition in the US as Zydus Lifesciences Limited and Lupin Limited prepare for a launch of generic versions of Myrbetriq.

While both Indian companies have approval for the 25mg and 50mg strengths of the extended-release tablets and Lupin seems ready...

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