Zydus Lifesciences and Lupin have entered into a licensing and supply agreement to co-market, Saroglitazar Mg for the treatment of Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD) and Non-Alcoholic Steato Hepatitis (NASH) in India. With a once daily, 4mg dose regimen, Saroglitazar Mg enables better compliance, reduces the pill burden and offers the patient more convenience.

Under the terms of this agreement, Lupin will have semi-exclusive rights to co-market the product in India under the brand name LINVAS®. Zydus launched the drug under the brand names Lipaglyn® and Bilypsa® and will continue to market them. Lupin will pay Zydus upfront licensing fees and milestone payments based on the achievement of pre-defined milestones