FORM 6-K
FORM 6-K
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
Report of Foreign Private Issuer
Pursuant to Rule 13a-16 or 15d-16
of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
For the Month of June 2009
Commission File Number 1-15182
DR. REDDYS LABORATORIES LIMITED
(Name of Registrant)
7-1-27, Ameerpet
Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh 500 016, India
+91-40-23731946
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)
Indicate by check mark whether registrant files or will file annual reports under cover of Form
20-F or Form 40-F.
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to furnish a report or other document that the registrant foreign private issuer must furnish and
make public under the laws of the jurisdiction in which the registrant is incorporated, domiciled
or legally organized (the registrants home country), or under the rules of the home country
exchange on which the registrants securities are traded, as long as the report or other document
is not a press release, is not required to be and has not been distributed to the registrants
security holders, and, if discussing a material event, has already been the subject of a Form 6-K
submission or other Commission filing on EDGAR.
Indicate by check mark whether by furnishing the information contained in this Form, the registrant
is also thereby furnishing the information to the Commission pursuant to Rule 12g3-2(b) under the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
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Dr. Reddys Laboratories Ltd. |
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7-1-27 Ameerpet |
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Hyderabad 500 016 India |
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Tel: 91 40 373 1946 |
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Fax: 91 40 373 1955 |
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www.drreddys.com |
Dr. Reddys announces ANDA approval of Omeprazole Mg OTC
Hyderabad, India, June 9, 2009 Dr. Reddys Laboratories (NYSE: RDY) today announced that the
U.S. Food and Drug Administration has granted approval of the Companys Abbreviated New Drug
Application (ANDA) for Omeprazole Mg OTC. Shipment of the product will be phased over the
remainder of the fiscal year 2010 with the first shipment likely to commence in early Q2 of fiscal
year 2010.
Omeprazole Mg is indicated for the treatment of heartburn. Dr. Reddys formulation contains 20.6mg
Omeprazole Mg and the dosage form is a capsule.
Disclaimer
This press release includes forward-looking statements, as defined in the U.S. Private Securities
Litigation Reform Act of 1995. We have based these forward-looking statements on our current
expectations and projections about future events. Such statements involve known and unknown risks,
uncertainties and other factors that may cause actual results to differ materially. Such factors
include, but are not limited to, changes in local and global economic conditions, our ability to
successfully implement our strategy, the market acceptance of and demand for our products, our
growth and expansion, technological change and our exposure to market risks. By their nature, these
expectations and projections are only estimates and could be materially different from actual
results in the future.
About Dr. Reddys
Established in 1984, Dr. Reddys Laboratories (NYSE: RDY) is an emerging global pharmaceutical
company whose purpose is providing affordable and innovative medicines for healthier lives. Dr.
Reddys is vertically integrated with a presence across the pharmaceutical value chain through its
core businesses of Global Generics, Pharmaceutical Services & Active Ingredients (PSAI), and
Proprietary Products, which includes New Chemical Entities, Generic Biopharmaceuticals and
Differentiated formulations. The companys products are marketed globally, with a focus on India,
US, Europe and Russia. For more information please see: www.drreddys.com
For more information please contact:
Investors and Financial Analysts:
Kedar Upadhye at kedaru@drreddys.com /+91-40-66834297
Raghavender R at raghavenderr@drreddys.com /+91-40-66511529
Milan Kalawadia (North America) at mkalawadia@drreddys.com / +1 908-203-4931
Media:
Mythili M at mythilim@drreddys.com / +91-40-66511620
Rajan S at rajans@drreddys.com / +91-40- 66511725
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Dr. Reddys Laboratories Ltd. |
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7-1-27 Ameerpet |
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Hyderabad 500 016 India |
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Tel: 91 40 373 1946 |
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Fax: 91 40 373 1955 |
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www.drreddys.com |
Dr. Reddys announces strategic alliance with GSK for Emerging Markets
Partnership covers Generics and Differentiated Formulations
June 15, 2009, Hyderabad Dr. Reddys Laboratories (NYSE: RDY) today announced a partnership with
GlaxoSmithKline plc (GSK) to develop and market select products across emerging markets outside
India.
Under the terms of the agreement, which is effective immediately, GSK will gain access to Dr.
Reddys rich and diverse portfolio and future pipeline of more than 100 branded pharmaceuticals in
fast growing therapeutic segments such as cardiovascular, diabetes, oncology, gastroenterology and
pain management.
Commenting on the collaboration, GV Prasad, Vice Chairman & CEO, Dr. Reddys said, We are
extremely pleased to combine forces with GSK, a global leader, to fully realize the potential of
our strengths in technology, product development and manufacturing across a range of high growth
emerging markets. We hope to take our purpose of providing affordable and innovative medicines to a
much wider population through this partnership.
The products will be manufactured by Dr. Reddys and will be licensed and supplied to GSK in
various emerging markets such as Africa, the Middle East, Latin America and Asia Pacific excluding
India. Revenues will be reported by GSK and will be shared with Dr. Reddys as per agreed terms. In
certain markets products will be co-marketed by Dr. Reddys and GSK.
Abbas Hussain, President Emerging Markets, GlaxoSmithKline added: This is another significant
step forward in our strategy to grow and diversify GSKs business in emerging markets. Growth in
both population and economic prosperity is leading to increased demand for branded pharmaceuticals.
This new alliance will combine Dr. Reddys portfolio of high quality branded pharmaceuticals
together with GSKs extensive sales and marketing capabilities. Together we will be able to deliver
more medicines of value to more patients in these countries.
Disclaimer
This press release includes forward-looking statements, as defined in the U.S. Private Securities
Litigation Reform Act of 1995. We have based these forward-looking statements on our current
expectations and projections about future events. Such statements involve known and unknown risks,
uncertainties and other factors that may cause actual results to differ materially. Such factors
include, but are not limited to, changes in local and global economic conditions, our ability to
successfully implement our strategy, the market acceptance of and demand for our products, our
growth and expansion, technological change and our exposure to market risks. By their nature, these
expectations and projections are only estimates and could be materially different from actual
results in the future.
About Dr. Reddys
Established in 1984, Dr. Reddys Laboratories (NYSE: RDY) is an emerging global pharmaceutical
company. We fulfill our purpose of providing affordable and innovative medicines through three core
businesses: Pharmaceutical Services and Active Ingredients, Global Generics and Proprietary
Products. Our products are marketed globally, with a focus on India, US, UK, Germany and Russia.
www.drreddys.com
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About GSK
GlaxoSmithKline one of the worlds leading research-based pharmaceutical and healthcare
companies is committed to improving the quality of human life by enabling people to do more,
feel better and live longer. www.gsk.com
For more information please contact:
Investors and Financial Analysts:
Kedar Upadhye at kedaru@drreddys.com /+91-40-66834297
Raghavender R at raghavenderr@drreddys.com /+91-40-66511529
Milan Kalawadia (North America) at mkalawadia@drreddys.com / +1 908-203-4931
Media:
Mythili M at mythilim@drreddys.com / +91-40-66511620
Rajan S at rajans@drreddys.com / +91-40- 66511725
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Dr. Reddys Laboratories Ltd. |
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7-1-27 Ameerpet |
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Hyderabad 500 016 India |
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Tel: 91 40 373 1946 |
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Fax: 91 40 373 1955 |
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www.drreddys.com |
Dr. Reddys launches BispecTM in India
June 23, 2009, Hyderabad Dr. Reddys Laboratories Ltd. (NYSE: RDY) has launched
BispecTM (Solifencin Succinate) in India. Used in the management of Over Active Bladder
(OAB), BispecTM is the best-in-class for OAB and has lesser incidence of dry mouth and
constipation.
People suffering from OAB have a warning time of about 12 seconds. Solifencin Succinate helps
increase the warning time to about 32 seconds.
BispecTM is available in tablet form, and in dosages of 5 mg and 10 mg.
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The market size for products used in the treatment of OAB is about Rs 194 million
growing at 7% ( source ORG MAT April 2009) |
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Brief mode of action of BispecTM: |
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Solifencin acts by competitively inhibiting Acetyl choline from binding to cholinergic
receptors present in bladder. |
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This reduces bladder contractions and improves warning time in over active bladder
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Solifencin Succinate is highly receptor (M3) specific and has superior pharmacokinetic
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Other leading brand of Dr. Reddys in this segment is TORQ. |
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Warning Time: Period between first sensation of urgency and urination in patients with
OAB syndrome |
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Globally June 22 28 is celebrated as the World Continence Week |
Disclaimer
This press release includes forward-looking statements, as defined in the U.S. Private Securities
Litigation Reform Act of 1995. We have based these forward-looking statements on our current
expectations and projections about future events. Such statements involve known and unknown risks,
uncertainties and other factors that may cause actual results to differ materially. Such factors
include, but are not limited to, changes in local and global economic conditions, our ability to
successfully implement our strategy, the market acceptance of and demand for our products, our
growth and expansion, technological change and our exposure to market risks. By their nature, these
expectations and projections are only estimates and could be materially different from actual
results in the future.
About Dr. Reddys
Established in 1984, Dr. Reddys Laboratories (NYSE: RDY) is an emerging global pharmaceutical
company. We fulfill our purpose of providing affordable and innovative medicines through three core
businesses: Pharmaceutical Services and Active Ingredients, Global Generics and Proprietary
Products. Our products are marketed globally, with a focus on India, US, UK, Germany and Russia.
www.drreddys.com
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For more information please contact:
Investors and Financial Analysts:
Kedar Upadhye at kedaru@drreddys.com /+91-40-66834297
Raghavender R at raghavenderr@drreddys.com /+91-40-66511529
Milan Kalawadia (North America) at mkalawadia@drreddys.com / +1 908-203-4931
Media:
Mythili M at mythilim@drreddys.com / +91-40-66511620
Rajan S at rajans@drreddys.com / +91-40- 66511725
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused
this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
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DR. REDDYS LABORATORIES LIMITED (Registrant)
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By: |
/s/ V.S. Suresh
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Date: July 8, 2009 |
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V.S. Suresh |
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Company Secretary |
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