Sun Pharma launches Palbociclib, a novel targeted therapy for advanced breast cancer with a unique Patient Assistance Program

Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. SUN HOUSE, CTS No. 201 B/1, Western Express Highway, Goregaon (E), Mumbai 400063, India Tel.: (91-22) 4324 4324 Fax.: (91-22) 4324 4343 CIN: L24230GJ1993PLC019050 www.sunpharma.com Registered Office : SPARC, Tandalja, Vadodara – 390 012. India FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Sun Pharma launches Palbociclib, a novel targeted therapy for advanced breast cancer with a unique Patient Assistance Program • Palbociclib has a unique mechanism of action which helps in delaying disease progression when co-administered with hormonal therapies1 • Sun Pharma’s brand, PALENOTM is the branded generic version of the innovator product Mumbai, January 1 1, 2023: Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Limited (Reuters: SUN.BO, Bloomberg: SUNP IN, NSE: SUNPHARMA, BSE: 524715, “Sun Pharma” and includes its subsidiaries and/or associate companies) today announced that one of its wholly- owned subsidiaries has launched a novel anti -cancer drug, Palbociclib in India for patients who have advanced breast cancer, the most common cancer among women in the country. The company will make the drug available under the brand name, PALENOTM (Palbociclib) 75 mg, 100 mg, 125 mg. Kirti Ganorkar, CEO – India Business, Sun Pharma, said "We are introducing Palbociclib at an affordable price which will help improve patient access. PALENOTM will address the treatment need of several advanced breast cancer patients in India. For the first time, we are introducing a unique patient assistance program that will improve patient compliance and accessibility." Palbociclib is approved by the USFDA, EMA and CDSCO in combination with hormonal therapies for patients with hormone receptor positive, human epidermal growth factor receptor 2 negative locally advanced or metastatic breast cancer. Breast cancer is the largest form of cancer in India, affecting approximately 0.21 million2 new female patients every year. Among the total patients, approximately 50%3 are hormone receptor positive breast cancer, the major subtype in breast cancer. Though hormone receptor positive breast cancer patients have shown better survival than other subtypes, they may progress to or present with metastatic disease. References: 1 IBRANCE (Palbociclib) US prescribing information dated Dec-2022 2 Sathishkumar, Krishnan; Chaturvedi, Meesha; Das, Priyanka; Stephen, S.; Mathur, Prashant. Cancer incidence estimates for 2022 & projection for 2025: Result from National Cancer Registry Programme, India. Indian Journal of Medical Research ():, November 29, 2022. | DOI: 10.4103/ijmr.ijmr_1821_22 3 Ghosh J, Gupta S, Desai S, Shet T, Radhakrishnan S, Suryavanshi P, et al. Estrogen, progesterone and HER2 receptor expression in breast tumors of patients, and their usage of HER2-targeted therapy, in a tertiary care centre in India. Indian J Cancer 2011;48:391-6 Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. SUN HOUSE, CTS No. 201 B/1, Western Express Highway, Goregaon (E), Mumbai 400063, India Tel.: (91-22) 4324 4324 Fax.: (91-22) 4324 4343 CIN: L24230GJ1993PLC019050 www.sunpharma.com Registered Office : SPARC, Tandalja, Vadodara – 390 012. India Disclaimer: Statements in this “Document” describing the Company’s objectives, projections, estimates, expectations, plans or predictions or industry conditions or events may be “forward looking statements” within the meaning of applicable securities laws and regulations. Actual results, performance or achievements could differ materially from those expressed or implied. The Company undertakes no obligation to update or revise forward looking statements to reflect developments or circumstances that arise o r to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated developments/circumstances after the date hereof. About Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Limited (CIN - L24230GJ1993PLC019050): Sun Pharma is the world's fourth largest specialty generic pharmaceutical company and India's top pharmaceutical company. A vertically integrated business and a skilled team enables it to de liver high-quality products, trusted by customers and patients in over 100 countries across the world, at affordable prices. Its global presence is supported by manufacturing facilities spread across six continents and approved by multiple regulatory agencies, coupled with a multi -cultural workforce comprising over 50 nationalities. Sun Pharma fosters excellence through innovation supported by strong R&D capabilities across multiple R&D centers, with investments of approximately 6% of annual revenues in R&D . For further information, please visit www.sunpharma.com and follow us on Twitter @SunPharma_Live. Contacts: Sun Pharma Investors: Dr. Abhishek Sharma Media: Gaurav Chugh Tel +91 22 4324 4324, Xtn 2929 Tel +91 22 4324 4324, Xtn 5373 Tel (D) +91 22 4324 2929 Tel (D) +91 22 4324 5373 Mobile +91 98196 86016 Mobile +91 98104 71414 E mail [email protected] E mail [email protected]

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