Aurobindo Pharma – Moving Up the Ladder Fast and Swift

India is known the world over since ages for its spiritual greatness, many a divine seer have taken and continue to take birth in this remarkable country of ours. One among such great seer who took birth was Sri Aurobindo Maharishi. This seer’s whose resting place in the neat city of Pondicherry continues to attract thousands of people from all over the world.

The second word of this seer’s name - Aurobindo- finds mention in another aspect and coincidentally even that happens to attract people from all over the world. It’s one of the nation’s most well known pharmaceutical giant called Aurobindo Pharma. As on now it is one of the state’s top three pharmaceutical companies and one of the top five pharmaceutical companies in the country.

Its history, growth, rise to fame and the present status makes for fascinating reading. It seeks to position itself among the top hundred pharmaceutical companies in the world.

History

The company made its entry into the world of pharmaceutical business in the year 1986. It was started by, two enthusiastic entrepreneurs with farsighted vision. They were Mr. P.V. Ramaprasad Reddy and Mr. K. Nityananda Reddy. They set up a plant at Pondicherry for manufacture of semi synthetic penicillin SSP Bulk actives Viz. Ampicillin Trihydrade and Amoxycillin Trihidrade. It was a hard climb as is the case with most companies, but the spirit and zeal of the two founders was strong enough to help it endure its initial years of trials and tribulations. It had to fight hard to be accepted as a known producer of quality and efficient medicines and did the same with fortitude and equanimity.

The vision of the founders was to get across to every nook and corner of the globe through technically superior, world-class pharmaceutical products at affordable prices. The wheels of the said vision have reached a crucial stage, and could very well be achieved in the coming years.

Starting off with a single plant the company today boasts of having 7 different CGMP compliant plants, which covers everything from drug intermediaries to APIs to various breeds of galenics. It has embarked upon a neat and well-conceived plan towards consolidation of its existing areas while at the same time venturing into newer areas. Simultaneously it has developed a high class and sophisticated Research and Development Center well equipped with the best of infrastructure and a pool of top class scientists.

Far-sighted vision in conjunction with the best of facilities and staff led by people on its board of directors who are experienced, hard working, focused, willing to experiment and above all encouraging has seen the company come to its present position. Today it is hailed as an ISO9002 certified company, practicing international quality standards.

Products

It touches upon a range of products, to be more specific multiple sets of chemical reaction based products. Towards the same it has facilities, which ensure total isolation allied with no cross contamination and faster turnover. The same is also done in an environment, which can be said to be environment-friendly one.

API and Drug Intermediaries

It has 6 world-class c GMP compliant multi location plants in synchronization with 4 wholly owned subsidiaries. This makes it one of the largest companies in terms of capacities for an entire range of APIs in the generic sector. The plant caters to the manufacture of beta lactams, cephalosporins and synthetic molecules.

The company has commercialised over 100 APIs and a number of intermediaries.

Dosage Forms

It has 2 cGMP compliant plants to help in the manufacture of high-class generics in areas as sterile Cephalosporins, oral Cephalosporins and a variety of orals, which meets different therapeutic purposes. The company also touches upon various therapeutic products such as Anti-virals, Anti-depressants, Anti-inflammatory, Anti-ulcerants, chiral separation and analysis of race mates.

Quality is a Top Priority

The company believes in the principle of Total Quality Management and pursues the same with singular devotion. This strict adherence embraces issues such as e GMP compliance, validation, stability studies, documentation, safety, health and environment. This is achieved through regular contacts and touch. The team of experienced and highly qualified employees remain in constant interaction with R&D, Production, Supply Chain, Regulation and Marketing people.

The other notable step worth mentioning is the creation of APL Research Centre, built in an area, which spans 1,00,000 square feet. This centre focuses on knowledge activities with a top quality team of over 86 scientists. It confirms to e GLP requirements and is into research of areas as organic synthesis, analytical studies, and dosage from development, pharmacology and drug delivery systems. To get a better idea of the same, they can be listed as follows-

• Process development life cycles of less than 3 months and that include even complex multi-step synthesis.
• Profile of total impurity in all developed products.
• Development of analytical methods and specifications from raw materials to bob-compendia finished products.
• In-house synthesis of reagents for analysing organo lithiums and noble metals.
• Accelerated and real-time stability studies.

Another noteworthy scheme that needs to be mentioned is in the area of regulatory affairs. Towards this end, there exists a multi-disciplinary team of personnel to look into areas as-

• Technical packages, which cover chemical pharmaceutical and therapeutic updates on products.
• Preparation and Submission of DMFs, Abbreviated Abridged Applications.
• Constant Liaison with Regulatory authorities.

Well conceived quality blue-print system has helped the company in the development of useful and innovative technology leading to creation of a fine knowledge base in the areas of chemical synthesis, high quality generic formulation and development of drug delivery systems.

Services

This is achieved with the help of a package of Custom synthesis and Research schemes. This in turn neatly complements the company’s e GMP compliant kilo lab and pilot plant. The combination has; led to production of milligrams to kilograms to tons of compounds, which comprise of multi-step synthesis, chiral separation. And has in turn reduced the transition time between drug delivery, development and entry into the market. The concept of custom synthesis is a versatile one in the sense that it can be deployed at any of the four stages Process optimisation, Laboratory Scale, Scale Up, Commercial Scale.

Relevant Details

The company prides itself in being a reliable and trusted ally and out-sourcing partner. The same is done with the help of a well-devised plan set up. The same is elaborated and explained as follows

Strict Holding of Confidential Information

The company ensures that strict confidentiality and total secrecy is maintained and do complete justice through adherence to the non-disclosure clause.

Meets Deadlines

Meeting deadlines is the norm and no chance is left free in this regard.

Quick and Prompt Response

The company has a well-knit policy in place to ensure perfect interface and a wholesome integrated approach. Multi-disciplinary project teams are initiated into the work aspect in the initial stage itself to allow for rapid-fire execution of projects.

Communications Hardware

The latest of technology is adopted in the area of communications through a dedicated server, teleconferencing, video-conferencing and so on. This in turn allows for smooth flow of information and feedbacks.

Proper Data Mining

In tune with modern techniques, a efficient data library with syndicated data bases and up-to-date software is adopted to get the best results. Timely and quick retrieval of data comes out of the same.

Cost-Effectiveness

To get the best results, a top-quality supply-chain management allied with maximum utilisation of capacities and chemical skills is maintained. This in turn passes on the cost benefits to the numerous clients.

Foray Into International Markets

The products of the company are sold in over 70 countries and this in itself is a tribute to its quality and highly effective functioning. Since it is a highly respected leader in API and Dosage formulations, it has good presence in the well-developed markets of North America as well as Europe and the Pacific Rim nations. It also has its reach in Africa, South America, Middle East, Asia and CIS countries.

To complement its well diversified base in the world markets, it has ventured into wholly owned subsidiaries and joint ventures with like minded parties in the concerned places. It also has representative offices led by competent officers at vital and strategic places worldwide.

International Accreditation

The company has a clear-cut strategy to gain international accreditation for its products. In this step, it has a team of well versed and trained personal co-ordinating with international class consultants to gain approval of US FDA, MCA, TGA and MCC, etc for its plants.

The company is also a proud recipient of ISO 9002 certificate. The company though a late starter than its illustrious compatriot Dr Reddy Laboratories has managed to come through rapidly and made a name for itself both within and outside India. With a well-honed and neatly charted policy plus strategy it can surely achieve greater results.

Contact Information

Contact Person: Mr G Shyam Sunder, Co-coordinator-Investor Relations Email: shyam@aurobindo.com

Address: Plot No 2, Maitrivihar, Ameerpet, Hyderabad – 500038 Telephone: +91-40-6631083, 6631084, 3748501 Fax: +91-40-3746833, 3741080 Website: http://aurobindo.com