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AstraZeneca, Sun Pharma Sign SZC Marketing Agreement

Synopsis:


AstraZeneca Pharma India and Sun Pharmaceutical Industries will promote Sodium Zirconium Cyclosilicate in India. Each company will market the therapy under a separate brand. The treatment is used for hyperkalaemia in adults.


Source:
AstraZeneca Pharma India Limited Press Release (NSE Exchange Filings) | Published on Nov 17, 2025

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AstraZeneca Pharma India Limited News Today

As quoted in the press release from AstraZeneca Pharma India and its news (NSE Exchange Filings), the company has formed a second brand partnership with Sun Pharmaceutical Industries. The partnership covers the promotion and distribution of Sodium Zirconium Cyclosilicate in India. AstraZeneca will sell the therapy as Lokelma. Sun Pharma will sell it as Gimliand. The therapy is used for treating hyperkalaemia in adults. The update highlights the agreed-upon brand names and the scope of the partnership.

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Key Takeaways

  • AstraZeneca Pharma India and Sun Pharma will market SZC in India.

  • AstraZeneca will sell the therapy as Lokelma.

  • Sun Pharma will market the therapy as Gimliand.

  • SZC is used for hyperkalaemia treatment in adults.

  • The arrangement covers promotion and distribution.

Details of the SZC Partnership

AstraZeneca Pharma India has shared the structure of the partnership. Both companies will promote and distribute the therapy. They will operate under their own brand names. AstraZeneca will use the name Lokelma. Sun Pharma will use the name Gimliand.

The partnership covers the Indian market. The therapy supports adults with high potassium levels. The companies have stated only the promotion and distribution details. 

Therapy Indication and Market Context

Sodium Zirconium Cyclosilicate is used to treat hyperkalaemia. Hyperkalaemia occurs when potassium builds up in the blood. The therapy is meant for adults. The release states this clearly.

Both companies will promote the therapy under separate brand names. Each firm will manage its own marketing plan. The agreement highlights the shared therapy but separate branding. This update adds to the list of therapy announcements made in the Indian market. 

Partnership Structure and Therapy Information

Description

Details

Therapy Name

Sodium Zirconium Cyclosilicate

Use

Hyperkalaemia in adults

AstraZeneca Brand

Lokelma

Sun Pharma Brand

Gimliand

Arrangement Type

Promotion and distribution

Coverage

India

Update on AstraZeneca Pharma India Share Price

On 17 November 2025 at 15:30 PM IST, the AstraZeneca Pharma India share price stood at ₹9,135.00. The previous close was ₹9,153.00. The stock opened at ₹9,235.00. The day’s high was ₹9,235.00, and the low was ₹9,115.50. The VWAP recorded was ₹9,157.34.

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