Hetero Drugs

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Hetero Drugs is a pharmaceutical company based in India. It was established in the year 1993 and has since grown to become one of the largest manufacturers and marketers of pharmaceutical products in India. The company specializes in the areas of pharmacology, biotechnology, and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).

History[edit | edit source]

Hetero Drugs was founded by Dr. B. Parthasaradhi Reddy, a renowned scientist and entrepreneur in the field of pharmaceuticals. The company started with a small manufacturing unit and has since expanded its operations to over 120 countries worldwide.

Products and Services[edit | edit source]

Hetero Drugs offers a wide range of pharmaceutical products and services. These include:

  • Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (APIs): Hetero Drugs is one of the world's largest producers of APIs. The company manufactures over 200 APIs which are used in the production of various drugs.
  • Generic Drugs: Hetero Drugs is a leading manufacturer of generic drugs. The company offers a wide range of generic drugs in various therapeutic categories.
  • Biologics: Hetero Drugs is also involved in the development and manufacturing of biologics. The company's biologics division focuses on the development of biosimilars and novel biologics.
  • Contract Manufacturing: Hetero Drugs offers contract manufacturing services to other pharmaceutical companies. The company's contract manufacturing division is equipped with state-of-the-art facilities and follows strict quality control measures.

Research and Development[edit | edit source]

Hetero Drugs has a strong focus on research and development. The company's R&D division is involved in the development of new drugs, improvement of existing drugs, and the development of new drug delivery systems. The R&D division also works on the development of biosimilars and novel biologics.

Regulatory Approvals[edit | edit source]

Hetero Drugs has received regulatory approvals from various international regulatory bodies. These include the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the European Medicines Agency (EMA), and the World Health Organization (WHO).

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