Medicines Marketed by Hetero Drugs Ltd

About Hetero Drugs Ltd

Hetero Drugs Ltd, established in 1994, is a prominent player in the pharmaceutical manufacturing sector, specialising in the development, manufacturing, and marketing of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), intermediate chemicals, and finished dosage forms (FDFs). Headquartered in Hyderabad, India, the company has a strong global presence, operating in over 140 countries and serving a diverse consumer base worldwide.

Hetero Drugs Ltd caters to both local and international markets through its network of specialised marketing divisions and distributors. In India, Hetero Healthcare, a part of the Hetero Group, has a significant presence with 11 specialised marketing divisions and a field force of over 3,200 personnel, ensuring widespread access to medical practitioners and patients across various territories.

Hetero Drugs Ltd Products

Hetero Drugs Ltd manufactures a comprehensive range of pharmaceutical products, including APIs, FDFs, generics, branded generics, and biosimilars. The company is one of the largest producers of APIs globally, catering to various therapeutic areas such as antiretrovirals, antineoplastics, antiulcerants, cardiovascular drugs, antidepressants, and antidiabetics. Hetero also offers custom synthesis, contract research, and other custom pharmaceutical services.

The company is particularly renowned for its production of anti-retroviral (ARV) APIs and FDFs, meeting approximately 40% of the global demand for HIV/AIDS treatment.

Hetero has also developed and marketed antiviral drugs such as:

• Oseltamivir (brand name Fluvir) for swine flu

• Favipiravir (brand name Favivir) for COVID-19 treatment

• A generic version of Remdesivir (brand name Covifor) for COVID-19 treatment

• A notable hepatitis C antiviral like Sofovir (sofosbuvir)

• Ledifos (a fixed-dose combination of sofosbuvir and ledipasvir).

With a strong emphasis on research and development, Hetero Drugs Ltd continues to innovate and provide high-quality pharmaceutical products to meet the diverse needs of patients worldwide.