Satyanarayana Chava – CEO, Laurus Labs, India
Dr. Satyanarayana Chava, founder and CEO of Laurus Labs, provides insights into the distinctive model that has allowed Laurus to become one of the world’s leading API companies as well…
Laurus Labs Limited, together with its subsidiaries, engages in the research, development, manufacture, and sale of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) in India and internationally. It operates through Laurus Generics APIs, Laurus Generics Finished Dosage Forms (FDF), Laurus Synthesis, and Laurus Ingredients divisions.
The Laurus Generics APIs division develops, manufactures, and sells APIs and advanced intermediates for anti-retroviral (ARV), Hepatitis C, cardiovascular, antidiabetic, anti-asthmatic, gastroenterology, oncology, and ophthalmic therapeutic areas. The Laurus Generics Finished Dosage Forms division develops and manufactures oral solid formulations, such as ARVs, anti-diabetic, cardiovascular, and proton pump inhibitors.
The Laurus Synthesis division provides contract development and manufacturing services for pharmaceutical companies. The Laurus Ingredients division manufactures and sells speciality ingredients for use in the nutraceutical/dietary supplements and cosmeceutical products. In addition, it offers chemistry, IP development, business support, and related services to the pharmaceutical community. The company was incorporated in 2005 and is based in Hyderabad, India. Laurus Labs Limited is a subsidiary of Aptuit LLC.
Dr. Satyanarayana Chava, founder and CEO of Laurus Labs, provides insights into the distinctive model that has allowed Laurus to become one of the world’s leading API companies as well…
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