Lupin signs deal with Axantia to market pegfilgrastim in Middle East and Africa

Lupin signs deal with Axantia to market pegfilgrastim in Middle East and Africa

By: IPP Bureau

Last updated : February 01, 2022 1:22 pm



Pegfilgrastim is indicated to reduce the duration of neutropenia and the incidence of febrile neutropenia in patients receiving chemotherapy


Lupin has entered into a license, supply and technology sharing agreement with Axantia, a leading pharmaceutical company in the region operating through its pharmaceutical subsidiaries; Pharma International Company and Med City Pharmaceutical Industries.

Under the agreement, Axantia will register, distribute and market biosimilar pegfilgrastim in certain territories including Saudi Arabia, certain GCC countries, Jordan, Lebanon, Iraq, Sudan, Libya and Algeria.

Lupin had earlier received the USFDA acceptance for review of the Biologics License Application (BLA) for its proposed biosimilar to Neulasta (pegfilgrastim) through a filing using the 351(k) pathway.

 Pegfilgrastim is indicated to reduce the duration of neutropenia and the incidence of febrile neutropenia in patients receiving chemotherapy.

Lupin Axantia Pharma International Company Med City Pharmaceutical Industries USFDA Neulasta

First Published : February 01, 2022 12:00 am