Shilpa Medicare Receives European Authorization for Rotigotine Transdermal Patch
Shilpa Medicare has received initial European authorization for its Rotigotine transdermal patch, a generic of Neupro®. The European market for Rotigotine is estimated at USD 222 million (~₹1,847.8 crore). A launch is targeted for FY27. This is the company's first transdermal patch to receive European marketing authorization.
The authorization is for a specific product in a defined market, and while positive, its full impact will depend on the actual launch and market uptake. The market size is substantial but represents a specific segment.
The company has received a significant authorization for a new product in a major market, indicating growth potential and successful product development.
Shilpa Medicare Limited has received an initial authorization from Europe, recommending the grant of final Marketing Authorization for its prescription product, Rotigotine 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 8 mg/24 h transdermal patch.
This product is a generic version of the innovator product Neupro®, submitted via a Decentralized Procedure in Europe. Shilpa's Rotigotine patches are indicated for the treatment of Restless Legs Syndrome and Parkinson's disease. The total addressable European market for Rotigotine is estimated at approximately USD 222 million (₹1,847.8 crore).
The company has onboarded a strategic commercialization partner in Europe, with a targeted launch expected in FY27. This authorization marks Shilpa Medicare's first transdermal patch dosage form to receive marketing authorization in the European region. The facility involved in manufacturing this product is Shilpa Medicare Ltd, Unit VI, located at Dobbaspet, Bengaluru, Karnataka. This facility is approved for manufacturing, packaging, labelling, and testing of specialized finished dosage forms including transdermal patches.
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