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   Hyderabad, India, August 31, 2011  
 


Dr. Reddy’s announces settlement of Lipitor® (atorvastatin) ANDA litigation with Pfizer

Hyderabad, India, August 31, 2011: Dr Reddy’s Laboratories (NYSE: RDY) announced today that it has entered into a settlement agreement with Pfizer which will resolve litigation related to Lipitor® Tablets, 10 mg, 20 mg, 40 mg, and 80 mg, known generically as Atorvastatin Calcium tablets. The terms of the agreement are confidential, and the agreement itself is subject to review by the U.S. Department of Justice and the Federal Trade Commission.

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About Dr. Reddy’s
Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories Ltd. (NYSE: RDY) is an integrated global pharmaceutical company, committed to providing affordable and innovative medicines for healthier lives. Through its three businesses - Pharmaceutical Services and Active Ingredients, Global Generics and Proprietary Products – Dr. Reddy’s offers a portfolio of products and services including APIs, custom pharmaceutical services, generics, biosimilars, differentiated formulations and NCEs. Therapeutic focus is on gastro-intestinal, cardiovascular, diabetology, oncology, pain management, anti-infective and pediatrics. Major markets include India, USA, Russia and CIS, Germany, UK, Venezuela, S. Africa, Romania, and New Zealand. For more information, log on to: www.drreddys.com

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