Biocon Launches Haselmeier's Insulin Pen in India


Haselmeier recently announced that Biocon, one of Asia’s premier biotechnology companies, has launched INSUPen in India. Under the terms of the agreement between the two companies, Biocon has worldwide distribution rights to INSUPen for use with Biocon’s insulin and insulin analogues. The first launch of the INSUPen has taken place with Biocon’s Basalog and Insugen insulins.

The INSUPen is a reusable insulin pen based on Haselmeier’s popular i-pen technology. It is designed to be easy to use for the patient and provide accurate and reliable dosing. It is available in three attractive colors and is currently custom designed for use with both Basalog and Insugen, thus maximizing patient convenience.

“The INSUPen provides diabetic patients an attractive pen with user-friendly features at an affordable cost. Haselmeier is proud to work with Biocon, a premier biotechnology company, on this important program to develop and supply INSUPen, and we look forward to a long and successful partnership,” said Volker Wirth, Director Business Development & Marketing at Haselmeier.

“I am confident that INSUPen will be a delight for patients and a value enhancer for all Stakeholders,” added Rakesh Bamzai, President, Marketing at Biocon.

Haselmeier is a leading designer and manufacturer of pen and auto-injection systems. The company’s devices feature unique function, design, and technology and are marketed by leading pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies around the world.

Established in 1978, Biocon Limited is India‘s largest biotechnology company by revenue. The Group, promoted by Ms. Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw, is a fully integrated, innovation-driven healthcare enterprise with strategic focus on biopharmaceuticals and research services. Biocon’s value chain traverses the entire length of discovery, development, and commercialization of novel therapeutics. With successful initiatives in clinical development, bioprocessing, and global marketing, Biocon delivers products and solutions to partners and customers in approximately 75 countries across the globe.