Dr. Reddy's Settle Clarinex Patent Lawsuits

After Lupin, Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories has reported to settle all pending patent infringement lawsuits with Schering and Sepracor relating anti-allergic drug Clarinex (desloratadine). Under the settlement agreement, Dr. Reddy’s will be able to sell generic versions Clarinex-D12 and Clarinex-D24 with six-months marketing exclusivity, and Clarinex Reditabs with six-months marketing co-exclusivity starting from 2012. Earlier, Schering and Sepracor have similar settlement agreements with generic manufacturers including Ranbaxy, Perrigo Co. and Watson Pharmaceuticals Inc.