Dr Reddy Cancer drug approved in Canada

Mumbai, November 05, 2017: Dr Reddy’s Laboratories said it has launched generic Azacitidine for injection, a cancer treatment drug, in the Canadian market.

The company’s product, which is a generic equivalent of Vidaza, has been approved by Health Canada, Dr Reddy’s Laboratories said in a statement.

”Bringing azacitidine for injection to the Canadian market at this time is very important for us, as well as for our customers and their patients,” said Alok Sonig, Executive Vice-President and Head of the North America Generics business at Dr Reddy’s. ”This launch represents Dr Reddy’s commitment to make affordable injectable drugs available in Canada.” Dr Reddy’s is first to market with this azacitidine for injection in Canada.
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