![Dubai, UAE- June, 2016: LIFEPharma company recently announced the launch of its first oncology formulation plant in the GCC region. The company’s new state-of-the art plant will be part of four facilities the company is setting up in the Khalifa Industrial Zone Abu Dhabi (KIZAD). LIFEPharma already has a large manufacturing facility in Jebel Al Free Zone in Dubai which caters to both local and overseas markets. Courtesy LIFEPharma *** Local Caption *** 858f1add5e70bf49_org.jpg](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/7M35MRNKT5L422WLYI2PIO3Q3I.jpg?smart=true&auth=6632e37c90071fbc78a0a35b9c4027e75d9e6c175125cfbc3ce79e50d50adb94&width=400&height=225)
LIFEPharma has produced a cheaper, generic version of a multiple sclerosis medication. Courtesy: LIFEPharma
LIFEPharma has produced a cheaper, generic version of a multiple sclerosis medication. Courtesy: LIFEPharma
Dubai pharma company produces cheaper version of vital multiple sclerosis drug
Fingolimod typically costs patients about Dh13,000 per month while the generic brand costs Dh8,775 per month