Close
Achema middle east
swop processing & packaging

Cipla launches the world’s first generic Pirfenidone in India

Note* - All images used are for editorial and illustrative purposes only and may not originate from the original news provider or associated company.

Subscribe

- Never miss a story with notifications

- Gain full access to our premium content

- Browse free from any location or device.

Media Packs

Expand Your Reach With Our Customized Solutions Empowering Your Campaigns To Maximize Your Reach & Drive Real Results!

– Access the Media Pack Now

– Book a Conference Call

Leave Message for Us to Get Back

Related stories

Lonza Widens Cell and Gene Therapy Suite with New Products

Lonza widens cell and gene therapy suite by way...

No New Drug Submissions by the FDA With Shutdown in Place

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA), which is already...

How to Tell if Your Loved One is Developing an Addiction

Watching a loved one change in ways you do...

The Future of Balding Treatments: What’s New in 2025

Are you balding or thinning out on top? It...

Cipla, among the world’s leading generic pharmaceutical companies has introduced Pirfenidone in India; under the brand name Pirfenex, for the treatment of IPF. A chronic progressive form of lung disease, IPF has average survival rates as low as 3-5 years which is less than many cancers. Till now there is no approved treatment for IPF. Pirfenidone is a novel anti-fibrotic drug which through clinical trials has shown to slow down progression of this terminal disease and stabilize lung function. commenting on the launch, Dr. Jaideep Gogtay, Medical Director, Cipla said, Cipla’s technical prowess along with leadership in terms of range of drugs and therapeutic categories in the respiratory segment, is leading the fight to provide world class affordable treatment for patients with orphan diseases. The launch of Pirfenex is a significant step forward. With increased availability and affordability, Pirfenex could now offer hope to those afflicted with this condition

Pirfenex will be manufactured at Cipla’s state-of-the-art manufacturing facility at Himachal Pradesh, India which is approved by WHO, MCC –South Africa and TGA – Australia.

Latest stories

Related stories

Lonza Widens Cell and Gene Therapy Suite with New Products

Lonza widens cell and gene therapy suite by way...

No New Drug Submissions by the FDA With Shutdown in Place

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA), which is already...

How to Tell if Your Loved One is Developing an Addiction

Watching a loved one change in ways you do...

The Future of Balding Treatments: What’s New in 2025

Are you balding or thinning out on top? It...

Subscribe

- Never miss a story with notifications

- Gain full access to our premium content

- Browse free from any location or device.

Media Packs

Expand Your Reach With Our Customized Solutions Empowering Your Campaigns To Maximize Your Reach & Drive Real Results!

– Access theMedia Pack Now

– Book a Conference Call

Leave Message for Us to Get Back

Translate »