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Biosimilars - Lupin
Biosimilars - Lupin

Biosimilars

Advancing Access to High-Quality

Medication Worldwide

Our biosimilars business is a fundamental building block of the global healthcare vision we carry. It combines deep scientific excellence, cutting-edge technology, high-end manufacturing and vast regulatory expertise to improve access to affordable yet advanced, research-driven therapies.

Established in 2008 in Pune, India, Lupin Biotech is our dedicated research center and state-of-the-art manufacturing facility to develop biosimilars. From development, including cell line, process, assays, to clinical testing, regulatory submissions and commercial manufacturing, the center continues to expand its biosimilar capabilities for global markets.

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Understanding Biosimilars

Biosimilars are biologic medicines that are highly similar to an already approved reference biologic in terms of their quality, efficacy and safety. Unlike other small-molecule drugs made through chemical synthesis, biosimilars are manufactured using living systems, making their development scientifically complex and highly regulated.

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Our Strategic Priorities

In recent years, Lupin has strengthened its biosimilars presence through technology-based differentiation, strategic launches, regulatory filings, and commercial partnerships, supported by a resilient supply chain and scalable manufacturing infrastructure. Looking ahead, our biosimilars strategy is guided by three priorities.

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Expanding access to vital biologic therapies.

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Increasing relevance across global markets.

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Excellence in scientific innovation and operational tactics.

The manufacturing platform at Biotech is designed to support global operations through

Extensive Research and Development

Cell line development, upstream and downstream process development, analytical characterization, formulation and device development, and regulatory science

State-of-the-art Manufacturing

cGMP-compliant microbial and mammalian manufacturing facilities for clinical and commercial supply

Clinical and Regulatory Expertise

Across pre-clinical, clinical, and regulatory pathways aligned with leading global agencies

Quality and Compliance

Robust systems and processes aligned with stringent international standards

This integrated model enables Lupin to develop complex biosimilars efficiently while maintaining consistency, quality, and supply reliability.

Focused Therapy Areas

Our biosimilars portfolio spans multiple disease areas where biologics play a critical role in patient care, including:

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Immunology and Inflammatory Diseases

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Oncology and Supportive Care

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Ophthalmology

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Respiratory

Biosimilars therapy areas

Some of our key approved biosimilar products include:

Etanercept

Our flagship biosimilar is used in treating chronic immune-related inflammatory diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, axial spondyloarthritis, and plaque psoriasis.

Pegfilgrastim

It is used in oncology supportive care to help manage chemotherapy-induced neutropenia.

Ranibizumab

Our biosimilar developed for ophthalmic indications, reinforces Lupin's presence in complex therapies for retinal disorders.

This portfolio reflects our ability to address a plethora of therapeutic areas while meeting stringent quality and regulatory expectations.

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Our Global Market Focus

Lupin's biosimilars range is designed with a global outlook in mind, from inception to reaching the very end of the supply chain. Lupin has introduced biosimilars in more than 30 countries (United States, Europe, Japan, Canada, Australia, India, emerging markets such as Latin America, Asia Pacific, the Middle East, North Africa, CIS and Russia) and is continually expanding into newer geographies, breaking barriers to access and strengthening its global footprint. Its global reach is driven by a hybrid commercial model: with direct presence in key regions and strategic partnerships elsewhere.

Way Forward

Lupin remains committed to expanding its biosimilars portfolio and capabilities by fostering a culture of scientific excellence, collaboration and continuous improvement. We will keep focusing on unmet medical needs through advances in research on biosimilars, ensuring that complex therapies become more affordable and accessible for all.

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