Multiple choice general knowledge

Fluvir -- the first anti-swine flu Influenza A H1N1 Oseltamivir drug is launched in the retail markets in India. Which of the following is the only pharmaceutical company in India having the license from Hoffmann-La Roche Ltd to manufacture and market Oseltamivir, H1N1 flu drug, in India.

  1. Dr Reddys Laboratories

  2. Natco Pharma

  3. Hetero Healthcare Limited

  4. Aurobindo pharma
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Hetero Healthcare Limited had the license from Hoffmann-La Roche to manufacture Oseltamivir (brand name Tamiflu) in India. Hetero was one of the key Indian pharmaceutical companies licensed to produce H1N1 drugs during the 2009 pandemic.

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