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Global Generics

The global generics market is a critical pillar of modern healthcare, enabling greater access to high-quality, affordable medication to patients across major markets globally.

A combination of originator products’ patent expiries and demographic changes is driving increased demand for and access to affordable, high-quality generics across key markets. We at Lupin have leveraged this opportunity and are positioned as a leading name in global generics.

Generics and Complex Generics

Our generics business is built on scale, regulatory strength, and a diversified portfolio across high-burden therapeutic areas. In developed markets, generics continue to be the primary driver of affordability, access, and healthcare sustainability, particularly as populations age and chronic disease prevalence rises.

In the U.S., we continue to be the 3rd largest generics company by filled prescriptions.

We market a broad portfolio, with roughly 50 products ranking number one and more than 100 products ranking among the top three in their respective categories.

By leveraging a robust portfolio spanning therapy areas such as diabetes, cardiovascular, respiratory, anti-infectives, anti-TB, and more, we have become a partner of choice and impact over 60 million lives annually, a considerable portion of the American population.

Across other developed markets, including Europe, Canada, and Australia, our generics business continues to scale through differentiated portfolios and strong local execution.

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Within the generics business, we have centered our strategic growth on complex generics - generics with multi-faceted dynamic constituents, formulations or path of administration, particularly in the inhalation and injectable space.

In the U.S., complex generics continue to be a driving force, supported by a robust pipeline.

Within the complex generics segment, we have established a strong foothold in both inhalation and injectables, leveraging our differentiated capabilities and robust pipeline to drive growth.

Our Inhalation Business

Our inhalation portfolio spans across metered-dose inhalers (MDIs), dry-powder inhalers (DPIs), and nasal sprays.

We are also committed to advancing our green propellant inhalers, which have near-zero global warming potential (GWP) to reduce environmental impact while preserving clinical efficacy and safety. These efforts align with evolving regulatory expectations in Europe and our commitment to sustainable pharmaceutical innovation.

This focus strengthens our position as a responsible leader in complex inhalation generics across regulated markets.

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Regional Presence

United States

  • #3 largest generics company by prescriptions filled
  • #3 in U.S. generics respiratory sales

Since entering the pharmaceutical generics market in 2003, we have received over 300 FDA approvals and currently market more than 150 generics products in the U.S.

With deep science-led backing, a robust portfolio, strong customer relationships, and utmost attention to quality, the U.S. market remains a critical driver of our growth.

Canada

  • First generic Tolvaptan – affordable access to critical kidney therapy

Our Canadian business continues to grow extensively and specializes in gastroenterology, women’s health, and niche, complex generics.

United Kingdom

  • Luforbec - #1 primary care respiratory brand
  • 230,000+ patients treated monthly for respiratory disorders
  • Leadership in sustainable inhalers

Lupin Healthcare UK has strengthened our leadership in respiratory care. Luforbec, our flagship inhaler, is the top primary care respiratory brand by value and volume, with a large user base highlighting our widespread adoption and trust among prescribers.

We also lead in sustainability through the provision of carbon-neutral inhalers and the development of next-generation, eco-friendly propellants.

EU

  • Growth led by respiratory, neurology & injectables

Our EU operations have consistently delivered strong growth, supported by expansion in respiratory, neurology, and injectable portfolios. EU remains a strategically important market, offering diversified opportunities across key therapeutic areas and continued investments in complex segments.

Australia

  • #4 generics company (Lupin AU)
  • Strategic expansion into complex generics

Australia is a mature, highly regulated pharmaceutical market with a strong generics base. Our wholly owned subsidiary, Generic Health, is one of the largest generics brands in Australia, which has delivered consistent growth over the past five years. Portfolio expansion, operational agility, and entry into new therapy areas continue to strengthen our presence in this vital developed market.

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