Date:17/08/2006 URL: http://www.thehindu.com/2006/08/17/stories/2006081705621602.htm

Business - Briefly

Strides Arcolab ties up with U.S. firm

NEW DELHI: Strides Arcolab has signed a non-exclusive licence and technical transfer agreement with the U.S.-based bio-pharmaceutical company, Gilead Sciences. The agreement will enable the company to manufacture and distribute generic versions of Truvada and Vlread drugs. It also provides for the manufacture and distribution of a new generation first line therapy in over 90 countries under the Gilead Access Programme.