SynopsisDr. Reddy's Laboratories has finalized its acquisition of the Stugeron brand from Johnson & Johnson, encompassing EMEA regions, India, and Vietnam. This strategic move allows Dr. Reddy's to broaden its presence in the anti-vertigo market and reinforce its Central Nervous System portfolio. The company aims to extend Stugeron's reach across 18 key markets, aligning with its goal of reaching 1. ...

The transaction covers 18 markets across APAC and EMEA, with India and Vietnam identified as focus geographies. Stugeron, which contains the antihistamine Cinnarizine, is prescribed for vestibular disorders and vertigo.In India, the brand leads the Cinnarizine-represented pharmaceutical market (RPM) and ranks second in the broader anti-vertigo represented pharmaceutical market (eRPM). The deal will help Dr. Reddy’s strengthen its Central Nervous System (CNS) portfolio and expand in the anti-vertigo space.“ ...

Group 1 - Dr. Reddy's Laboratories Ltd. announced the acquisition of the anti-vertigo drug 'Stugeron' from Johnson & Johnson affiliate Janssen Pharmaceutica NV for $50.5 million (Rs 445 crore) [1] - The acquisition includes the 'Stugeron' brand and its key local brands Stugeron FORTE and Stugeron PLUS, along with related assets across 18 markets in the Asia-Pacific (APAC) and Europe, Middle East, and Africa (EMEA) regions, with a focus on India and Vietnam [2] - This deal will enhance Dr. Reddy's Central Nervous System (CNS) portfolio in India and emerging markets by entering the anti-vertigo segment [2] Group 2 - Stugeron contains Cinnarizine, an antihistamine used for treating vestibular disturbances and vertigo [3] - The drug is currently the market leader in the Cinnarizine segment and ranks second in the overall anti-vertigo market segment in India [3]