The Chennai-based pharma major, Orchid Chemicals & Pharmaceuticals Ltd (Orchid) has received approval from the Canadian TPD (Therapeutic Products Directorate) for its ANDS (Abbreviated New Drug Submission) for piperacillin and tazobactam for injection.

Orchid is the largest manufacturer-exporter of cephalosporin bulk actives in India and produces antibiotics like cephalosporins, high-end betalactams, monobactams and carbapenems, also non-antibiotic products for central nervous system, cardiovascular, gastro-intestinal, pain management and osteoporosis therapeutic categories.