Dr. Reddy’s announces the approval of Lansoprazole delayed-release capsules

Hyderabad, India, October 16, 2010: Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories (NYSE: RDY) announced today that it will be launching Lansoprazole delayed-release capsules (15 mg and 30 mg), a bioequivalent generic version of Prevacid®* Delayed-Release Capsules, in the US market. The Food & Drug Administration (FDA) approved Dr. Reddy’s ANDA for Lansoprazole delayed-release capsules on October 15, 2010. Launch preparations are complete and shipments will commence shortly.

Dr. Reddy’s Lansoprazole delayed-release capsules are available in bottles of 30 & 90 counts in 15mg and 90 and 500 counts in 30 mg.

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About Dr. Reddy’s
Established in 1984, Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories (NYSE: RDY) is a global pharmaceutical company. We fulfill our purpose of providing affordable and innovative medicines through three core businesses: Pharmaceutical Services and Active Ingredients, Global Generics and Proprietary Products. Our products are marketed globally, with a focus on India, US, UK, Germany and Russia. www.drreddys.com

* Prevacid® is a registered trademark of Takeda Pharmaceuticals North America, Inc

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