Mumbai, April 3 -- BORUZU (Bortezomib for injection 3.5mg/1.4ml) is a proteasome inhibitor used for the treatment of multiple myeloma and mantle cell lymphoma. It serves as a reference to the branded product Velcade, which is a lyophilized powder that requires reconstitution before use.

The pharma major stated that BORUZU (bortezomib injection) is a new presentation of bortezomib designed for ready-to-use subcutaneous or intravenous (IV) administration. This ready-to-use oncology product reduces the compounding preparation steps typically required during administration. The product has already been granted a permanent J-code by the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

Vishnukant Bhutada, managing director of Shilpa Medic...