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Saudi government approves local anti-swine flu drug

  • Saudi Arabia: Wednesday, August 05 - 2009 at 12:24

The Saudi Food and Drug Authority (SFDA) has approved the first Saudi produced anti-swine flu drug, which has now been officially registered by the Saudi Ministry of Health. SFDA VP Saleh Bawazir said the "Osilta" drug is only available by prescription to people who have contracted swine flu. It will cost SR91, 30% less than previously used drugs, according to the Saudi Gazette. The drug will be made available to GCC countries.

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