- Business
- Strides Pharma Science Limited (STAR.BO) is an integrated global pharmaceutical company focused on the development, manufacturing, and marketing of a diverse portfolio of branded and generic dosage forms. The company offers differentiated and high-barrier-to-entry generic products, including sterile injectables, softgels, delayed and controlled release formulations, and complex generics; institutional business products such as pre-filled syringes, ampoules, vials, lyophilized and powder injectables, and ophthalmics; and over-the-counter (OTC) products along with APIs (active pharmaceutical ingredients). Its offerings span tablets, capsules, liquids, ointments, creams, and specialized delivery systems like extended-release and abuse-deterrent formulations, primarily targeting therapeutic areas including oncology, anti-infectives, cardiovascular, gastroenterology, and ophthalmology. Strides operates across regulated markets such as the United States and Europe, as well as emerging markets in Latin America, Africa, and Asia-Pacific, with manufacturing facilities in India and subsidiaries worldwide.
Founded in 1990 and headquartered in Bengaluru, India, the company maintains a global footprint through its network of facilities approved by major regulators like USFDA, MHRA, and TGA. Strides serves institutional customers, including hospitals and government tenders, alongside retail and branded generic channels in emerging economies.
In recent developments, Strides completed the acquisition of BDR Pharmaceuticals' Injectables business in 2023, significantly bolstering its sterile injectables portfolio and US market presence; launched several high-value generic products, including complex generics for the US market; and entered strategic partnerships for biosimilars and novel drug delivery technologies. The company also raised capital through qualified institutional placements and announced expansions in its US-focused sterile manufacturing capabilities at a new facility in Bengaluru. These initiatives underscore Strides' strategic shift toward high-margin sterile injectables and biosimilars amid ongoing growth in regulated markets.