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Eisai, GSK Collaborates For Paritec In India

PBR Staff Writer Published 26 May 2009

Eisai India and GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) have signed an agreement to co-promote Paritec (rabeprazole sodium) in India. Paritecis, developed by Eisai, is a proton pump inhibitor, approved for the treatment of acid-related disorders like peptic ulcer, reflux gastric disorders. Eisai is the first Japanese pharmaceutical major to enter India through a 100% subsidiary consequent to the enactment of Patent Act by the country.

S. Kalyanasundaram, Managing Director, GlaxoSmithKline, India and Vice President of South Asia GSK International, said: “We are pleased to enter into this co-promotion agreement with Eisai to facilitate the launch of Paritec in the Indian pharmaceutical market.”

GSK promotes a range of ethical formulations and is focussed in therapeutic areas of respiratory, dermatology and vaccines, besides having a presence in the areas of gastroenterology, dietary supplements, gynecology, neurology, cardiovascular and intensive care.

Eisai is a Japan-based company engaged in the discovery, development and marketing of pharmaceutical products for global usage.

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