Cipla Ltd.   (CIPLA)

Cipla has a product range comprising antibiotics, anti-bacterials, anti-asthmatics, anthelmintics, anti-ulcerants, oncology, corticosteroids, nutritional supplements and cardiovascular drugs. It is into anti-bacterial and anti-asthmatic segments and is the first player in Asia to launch non-CFC metered dose inhaler. DPCO coverage of Cipla is around 40 per cent. Exports grew by 30 per cent, exceeding Rs l0,500 million. Both active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and formulations contributed to the growth in business in the international market. Overseas business forms 45 percent of the company`s total turnover. The company has its manufacturing facilities at Goa, Kurkumbh, Bangalore, Patalganga and Baddi. Cipla has been among the major suppliers of anti-malarial drugs and drugs for neglected diseases such as schistosomiasis to international markets. With the launch of Lamivudine, the company has become one of the few companies in the world to offer all three component drugs of retroviral combination therapy (zidovudine and stavudine already launched). The company plans to continue its R&D efforts with a major thrust on developing new products and delivery systems. It would also include patenting of newer processes/newer products/newer drug delivery systems/ newer medical devices/newer usage of drugs for both local and international markets. Development of agrotechnology, genetics and biotechnology for cultivation of medicinal plants and isolation of active ingredients from plant materials is also foreseen. With its 70-year record of impeccable quality, Cipla is a trusted name in over 170 countries. Cipla's extensive range of pharmaceutical and personal care products have brought health and happiness to millions of people the world over ? combining technology and quality with affordability. Cipla now provides a range of innovative Flavours, which bring a unique taste sensation to foods and beverages, and fragrances that deliver the right olfactive signal.

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