Rijswijk,
Netherlands, Jan 15 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Upon patent expiry at
the end of December 2017, DSM Sinochem Pharmaceutical (DSP) has
successfully launched its fully backward integrated, generic
Rosuvastatin drug product in multiple Western European countries. The
successful launch will be extended to additional countries prior to the
end of January, among which is the Netherlands.
After
being one of the first companies globally to receive a CEP in early
2016 for Rosuvastatin API, DSP again proves to be a frontrunner by being
one of the first to launch Rosuvastatin drug products in Western Europe
using its in-house produced API.
Statins are currently the most
prescribed drug class globally for high cholesterol and cardiovascular
diseases and are among the top selling drugs worldwide. Rosuvastatin is
used for reducing high cholesterol and preventing cardiovascular
disease, which is the number one cause of death worldwide.
Quality, Reliability and Sustainability
In
line with its brand promise of Quality, Reliability and Sustainability,
DSP’s Rosuvastatin offers customers superior performance in all three
areas. For its finished dosage formulations, DSP uses its own in-house
manufactured API. This proprietary, backward integrated, process, which
is protected by 10 patent families, involves a highly efficient
enzymatic coupling step, and offers customers independence from third
party intermediate suppliers. Additional advantages to its API include
unrivalled product quality with an assay of >99% and large batch
sizes of 200 kg. This further results in significantly reduced Quality
Assurance and testing costs, the absence of hazardous residual chemicals
and a 35% reduced carbon footprint related to production.
Expanding portfolio
With
the successful launch of the Rosuvastatin finished dosage formulation,
on top of the earlier successful launch of DSP’s beta lactam drug
products, and the upcoming launch of Atorvastatin in Europe by summer
2018, the company is quickly expanding its drug product portfolio. What
sets DSP apart from competitors is its backward integration and full
control of its supply chain.
CEO, Karl Rotthier:
“I am proud that our company, together with our partners, is among the
first worldwide to launch a generic Rosuvastatin finished dosage
formulation in Western Europe upon patent expiration; after being one of
the first to offer the Rosuvastatin API under CEP. This shows our
dedication to excellence and our aspiration to continue to be an
industry leader”.
BU Director Drug Products, Lucas Wiarda: “As
with every one of our products, Rosuvastatin delivers superior
performance on quality, reliability and sustainability compared to the
industry average. This is largely due to DSP’s full control of its
manufacturing process from start to finish. Building on our strong
position in beta lactams, Rosuvastatin is an excellent addition to our
drug products portfolio which we proudly offer to our customers.”
Currently
DSP holds an eCTD dossier for Rosuvastatin finished dosage formulations
(5,10,20 & 40mg FCT) containing Zone II & IV stability data and
a 36 month shelf life.
About DSM Sinochem Pharmaceuticals
DSM
Sinochem Pharmaceuticals (DSP) is the global leader in sustainable
antibiotics, next-generation statins and anti-fungals. DSP develops,
produces and sells intermediates, active pharmaceutical ingredients and
drug products. Our employees worldwide work together to deliver
cutting-edge generics solutions that help to keep customers ahead of the
competition.
Headquartered in Singapore, the group has
manufacturing sites and sales offices in China, India, Egypt, the
Netherlands, Spain, the USA and Mexico. DSP is a 50/50 Joint Venture of
Royal DSM, a global science-based company active in health, nutrition
and materials, and Sinochem Group, a Fortune 500 enterprise.
For more information please visit www.dsm-sinochem.com
or contact DSM Sinochem Pharmaceuticals Corporate Communications, Erin
van Wijngaarden, Manager PR & Corporate Communications. E-Mail: communications@dsm-sinochem.com
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Erin van Wijngaarden
DSM Sinochem Pharmaceuticals
communications@dsm-sinochem.com
SOURCE : DSM Sinochem Pharmaceuticals
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