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AstraZeneca Pharma India has received permission to import for sale and distribution of Trastuzumab deruxtecan lyophilized powder for concentrate for solution for infusion 100mg (Enhertu) from the Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation, Directorate General of Health Services, Government of India. 

Trastuzumab deruxtecan is indicated for the treatment of adult patients with unresectable or metastatic HER2-Low (IHC 1+ or IHC 2+/ISH-) breast cancer who have received a prior chemotherapy in the metastatic setting or developed disease recurrence during or within 6 months of completing adjuvant chemotherapy.

It is also indicated for the treatment of adult patients with locally advanced or metastatic HER2-positive gastric or gastroesophageal junction (GEJ) adenocarcinoma who have received a prior trastuzumab based regimen.

The receipt of this permission paves way for the launch of Trastuzumab deruxtecan lyophilized powder for concentrate for solution for infusion 100mg (Enhertu) in India for the specified additional indications, subject to the receipt of related statutory approvals, if any.

AstraZeneca Pharma India is a global biopharmaceutical company. The company is engaged in the discovery, development and commercialization of medicines for core areas of healthcare, including cardiovascular/metabolic disease, cancer and respiratory, inflammatory and autoimmune disease. The company operates through two segments Healthcare and Clinical Trial.

Astrazeneca Pharma India is currently trading at Rs. 5258.00, up by 198.45 points or 3.92% from its previous closing of Rs. 5059.55 on the BSE.

The scrip opened at Rs. 5100.00 and has touched a high and low of Rs. 5300.00 and Rs. 5100.00 respectively. So far 465 shares were traded on the counter.

The BSE group 'A' stock of face value Rs. 2 has touched a 52 week high of Rs. 7208.00 on 06-Feb-2024 and a 52 week low of Rs. 3102.00 on 20-Apr-2023.

Last one week high and low of the scrip stood at Rs. 5300.00 and Rs. 4050.15 respectively. The current market cap of the company is Rs. 13142.13 crore.

The promoters holding in the company stood at 75.00% while Institutions and Non-Institutions held 5.42% and 19.58% respectively.

AstraZeneca Pharma India has received permission to import for sale and distribution of Trastuzumab deruxtecan lyophilized powder for concentrate for solution for infusion 100mg (Enhertu) from the Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation, Directorate General of Health Services, Government of India. 

Trastuzumab deruxtecan is indicated for the treatment of adult patients with unresectable or metastatic HER2-Low (IHC 1+ or IHC 2+/ISH-) breast cancer who have received a prior chemotherapy in the metastatic setting or developed disease recurrence during or within 6 months of completing adjuvant chemotherapy.

It is also indicated for the treatment of adult patients with locally advanced or metastatic HER2-positive gastric or gastroesophageal junction (GEJ) adenocarcinoma who have received a prior trastuzumab based regimen.

The receipt of this permission paves way for the launch of Trastuzumab deruxtecan lyophilized powder for concentrate for solution for infusion 100mg (Enhertu) in India for the specified additional indications, subject to the receipt of related statutory approvals, if any.

AstraZeneca Pharma India is a global biopharmaceutical company. The company is engaged in the discovery, development and commercialization of medicines for core areas of healthcare, including cardiovascular/metabolic disease, cancer and respiratory, inflammatory and autoimmune disease. The company operates through two segments Healthcare and Clinical Trial.

AstraZeneca Pharma India and Mankind Pharma have entered into an agreement for exclusive distribution of AstraZeneca’s budesonide and formoterol fumarate dihydrate (inhaled corticosteroid (ICS) and long-acting beta-agonist (LABA) combination) brand Symbicort in India. AstraZeneca will retain the intellectual property rights to budesonide and formoterol fumarate dihydrate and will continue to be the Marketing Authorisation Holder (MAH) and import license. 

With an expansive distribution network including close to 16,000 field force and more than 13,000 stockists across India, Mankind Pharma has positioned itself as a leader in ensuring availability and access to quality pharmaceuticals across the country, including small towns and rural areas.

AstraZeneca Pharma India is a global biopharmaceutical company. The company is engaged in the discovery, development and commercialization of medicines for core areas of healthcare, including cardiovascular/metabolic disease, cancer and respiratory, inflammatory and autoimmune disease. The company operates through two segments Healthcare and Clinical Trial.

Pursuant to Regulation 30 of SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, AstraZeneca Pharma India has informed about the change in role of Amit Bhakri, currently the Business Unit Director - Biopharmaceutical Business Unit. He will be transitioning from the said role with effect from close of business hours on March 31, 2024, as he takes up another responsibility within AstraZeneca group. Further, it has informed that based on the recommendation of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee, the Board of Directors of the Company have approved the appointment of Ayush Kumar Agarwal as Business Unit Director- Biopharmaceutical Business Unit with effect from April 1, 2024. Currently he is the Director – Commercial excellence and will continue leading the same in the interim till a replacement for the said position is filled. In this regard, it has enclosed the details as required under the SEBI Circular SEBI/HO/CFD/CFD-PoD1/P/CIR/2023/123 dated July 13, 2023 attached as Annexure – A.

The above information is a part of company’s filings submitted to BSE.