Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Limited has achieved a major milestone in the history of Indian pharma by introducing FEXUCLUE (Fexuprazan) 40 mg tablets, a new potassium-competitive acid blocker (PCAB), for the management of erosive esophagitis. This launch is a part of Sun Pharma's strategic collaboration with Daewoong Pharmaceutical Co. Ltd., Korea, which has provided exclusive rights to produce and market FEXUCLUE in India.
Key Highlights:
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Innovative Therapy: FEXUCLUE presents a novel and efficacious solution for adult patients with all severities of erosive esophagitis, meeting an important unmet need in its treatment.
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Clinical Efficacy: Phase 3 trials in India showed the safety and efficacy of the drug, with over 95% of the patients being healed within 8 weeks.
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Regulatory Clearance: The manufacture and marketing of Fexuprazan Hydrochloride Tablets have been approved by the Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO) with post-marketing surveillance.
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Global Reach: FEXUCLUE is Daewoong's global strategic move, where applications have been filed in various countries to capitalise on the increasing gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) drug market.
This launch reinforces Sun Pharma's intent to bring to market innovative, patient-focused treatments that improve patients' quality of life in India.
Source: Business Upturn, Medical Dialogues, India Pharma Outlook