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12 Apr 2011

Merck & Sun Pharma Establish Generics JV

Merck and Sun Pharma have entered into a collaboration to jointly develop, manufacture and commercialize new combinations of innovative branded generics in emerging markets.

US-based Merck & Co. and Mumbai-based Sun Pharmaceutical Industries have formed a joint venture to develop, manufacture and commercialize new combinations and formulations of branded generics in emerging markets.
 
The partnership combines Sun Pharma's product development expertise using Sun Pharma Advanced Research Company (SPARC) platform technologies, and manufacturing network, with Merck's clinical development and registration expertise, and geographic commercial footprint. 

"Merck's Emerging Markets strategy is driven by our overarching focus on applying innovation across our business from introducing novel compounds to broadening our focus on innovative branded generics," said Kevin Ali, president, Emerging Markets, Merck/MSD. "

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