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Lupin rolls out cancer drug dasatinib in US after FDA nod
MUMBAI, NAPLES (FLORIDA): Lupin Limited has launched dasatinib tablets in the United States after receiving approval from the US Food and Drug Administration for its abbreviated new drug application. The product has been developed in partnership with Pharmascience Inc.
The tablets are available in strengths ranging from 20 mg to 140 mg and are bioequivalent to Sprycel, the branded drug marketed by Bristol Myers Squibb. Dasatinib is used to treat Philadelphia chromosome-positive chronic myeloid leukaemia across various stages, as well as Philadelphia chromosome-positive acute lymphoblastic leukaemia in both adult and paediatric patients.
According to IQVIA data, Sprycel recorded estimated annual sales of $930 million in the US for the 12 months ended October 2025, underlining the commercial potential of Lupin’s generic launch.
Headquartered in Mumbai, Lupin operates across more than 100 markets and has a strong presence in branded and generic medicines, complex generics, biotechnology products and active pharmaceutical ingredients.
Pharmascience, based in Montreal, is among Canada’s largest pharmaceutical manufacturers, supplying medicines to over 50 countries worldwide.
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ITC Sunfeast Farmlite launches Sugar Free Cookies range
New variants offer guilt-free indulgence for health-conscious snackers.
MUMBAI: ITC Sunfeast Farmlite is sweetening the deal for biscuit lovers who want to have their cookie and eat it too without the sugar. The better-for-you biscuits range from ITC Foods has expanded its portfolio with the launch of an all-new Sugar Free Cookies line, aligning with the company’s vision of ‘Help India Eat Better’. The range is designed for consumers who are rethinking sugar in their daily snacking but refuse to compromise on taste and indulgence.
The collection debuts with two tempting variants: Choco Nut Cookies and Hazelnut & Oats Cookies. Both are a source of protein and contain no trans-fat, while the Hazelnut & Oats variant is also lactose-free.
ITC Ltd. vice president (marketing), biscuits, foods division, Suraj Kathuria said, “At Sunfeast Farmlite, we believe mindful snacking should never come at the cost of indulgence. With this launch, we are catering to the growing need for guilt-free snacking while delivering a rich, satisfying cookie experience.”
ITC Ltd. vice president & head of food sciences for foods division Dr Shantanu Das added, “We have applied robust food science to develop cookies that are sugar-free while preserving the taste and texture consumers love.”
Each cookie comes in convenient single-serve packs to maintain texture and freshness. Both variants are available in 100g packs priced at ₹100 and can be found on quick-commerce platforms including Blinkit, Swiggy Instamart, and Zepto.
In a market increasingly leaning towards healthier choices, ITC Sunfeast Farmlite’s new Sugar Free Cookies prove that cutting sugar doesn’t mean cutting joy. For the health-conscious yet indulgent snacker, this could be the perfect bite-sized solution.
