Dr Reddy’s Laboratories on Friday said it has launched the Deferasirox tablets for oral suspension used for treatment of chronic iron overload, in the US market. The company has launched its product, a generic version of Novartis Pharma AG’s Exjade tablets for oral suspension, after getting the nod from the United States Food and Drug Administration (USFDA), Dr Reddy’s Labs said in a filing to the BSE. According to IQVIA Health data, the Exjade brand had US sales of around $113 million MAT for 12 months to September 2019, it added. Shares of Dr Reddy’s gained 0.76 per cent at ₹2,891.95 on the BSE.

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