| Ranibizumab is a recombinant humanized IgG1 monoclonal antibody fragment that binds and inhibits vascular endothelial growth factor A. Its indications encompass the treatment of patients with neovascular (wet) age-related macular degeneration, macular edema following retinal vein occlusion, diabetic macular edema, proliferative diabetic retinopathy, and choroidal neovascularization.
The company’s biosimilar ranibizumab will be commercialized by Sandoz across the European Union (excluding Germany). In France, the product will be commercialized by two companies, Sandoz and Biogaran.
Thierry Volle, President EMEA and Emerging Markets, Lupin, said, “We are very pleased to receive the European Commission approval for ranibizumab. This achievement underscores the strength and quality of our scientific capabilities and manufacturing excellence. We remain firmly committed to expanding access to innovative, high-quality, and affordable biologic therapies for underserved patients worldwide.”
Dr. Cyrus Karkaria, president Biotechnology, Lupin, said, “The approval from the European Commission for our biosimilar ranibizumab is a milestone that validates our unwavering commitment and scientific standards to making advanced biologic therapies more accessible.”
Lupin is a global pharmaceutical leader headquartered in Mumbai, India, with products distributed in over 100 markets. It specializes in pharmaceutical products, including branded and generic formulations, complex generics, biotechnology products, and active pharmaceutical ingredients.
The pharmaceutical company reported a 37.46% surge in consolidated net profit to Rs 1,175.55 crore in Q3 FY26 as against Rs 855.16 crore posted in Q3 FY25. Total revenue from operations jumped 24.26% year-on-year to Rs 7,167.52 crore in the quarter ended 31 December 2025.
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