Hyderabad, India and Princeton, NJ, USA. June 22, 2019— Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories Ltd. (BSE: 500124,
NSE: DRREDDY, NYSE: RDY, along with its subsidiaries together referred to as “Dr. Reddy’s”) today
announced the launch of Phytonadione Injectable Emulsion USP, 10 mg/ml Single-Dose Ampules, a
therapeutic equivalent generic version of Vitamin K1 (Phytonadione) Injectable Emulsion USP, 10 mg/ml,
approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (USFDA).
“We’re pleased to bring this product to market for the customers and patients who will benefit from access
to this medicine and who have in the past experienced supply disruptions in the market place,” explains
Marc Kikuchi, Chief Executive Officer, North America Generics, Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories. “This is a great
addition to our injectable offering in the U.S. market as we continue to augment our portfolio to drive
growth for the Global Hospitals segment.”
The Vitamin K1 (Phytonadione) for Injectable Emulsion USP, 10 mg/ml brand and generic had combined
U.S. sales of approximately $46.6 million MAT for the most recent twelve months ending in April 2019
according to IQVIA Health*.
Dr. Reddy’s Phytonadione Injectable Emulsion USP, 10 mg/ml Single-Dose Ampules is available in 1 mL
Ampule containing 10 mg/mL of Phytonadione.
About Dr. Reddy’s: Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories Ltd. (BSE: 500124, NSE: DRREDDY, NYSE: RDY) is an integrated pharmaceutical company,
committed to providing affordable and innovative medicines for healthier lives. Through its three businesses – Pharmaceutical Services & Active
Ingredients, Global Generics and Proprietary Products – Dr. Reddy’s offers a portfolio of products and services including APIs, custom
pharmaceutical services, generics, biosimilars and differentiated formulations. Our major therapeutic areas of focus are gastrointestinal,
cardiovascular, diabetology, oncology, pain management and dermatology. Dr. Reddy’s operates in markets across the globe. Our major
markets include – USA, India, Russia & CIS countries, and Europe. For more information, log on to: www.drreddys.com
