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Hetero Drugs Limited

Hetero Drugs Limited

One of the world's largest ARV API producers with deep oncology capability and USFDA / EU GMP / WHO GMP / CEP coverage across 36 manufacturing sites.

Headquarters
Hyderabad, India
Established
1993 · 33 years
Company Type
API Manufacturer · Exporter
Region
Hyderabad · APAC
Compliance Coverage
USFDAEU GMPWHO GMPCEPDMF
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Confirmed
Verified since May 2024
Compliance Review
Cleared
Documentation reviewed by APINEXA team
Export Status
Active
Supplying 126 countries
Match Score
91
AI-derived sourcing confidence
Documentation Availability

Audit-grade documentation pack

  • DMF Available
    Drug Master File on request via NDA
  • CEP Support
    EDQM Certificate of Suitability
  • COA per Batch
    Certificate of Analysis with every shipment
  • Stability Data
    ICH Q1A long-term stability available
  • Audit Report
    Recent third-party audit findings
All Certifications
USFDA
USFDA Site Inspection
U.S. Food & Drug Administration
Valid until Jun 2027
EU
EU GMP Certification
European Medicines Agency
Valid until Jan 2028
WHO
WHO Good Manufacturing
World Health Organization
CEP
Certificate of Suitability
EDQM
DMF
US Drug Master File
USFDA
Company Overview

About Hetero Drugs Limited

Hetero is one of India's leading vertically integrated pharmaceutical companies and the world's largest producer of anti-retroviral drugs. The company manufactures APIs, intermediates, biosimilars and finished dosage forms across a network of 36 manufacturing facilities supplying 126+ countries. Key therapeutic strengths include ARVs, oncology, cardiovascular, anti-infectives and gastrointestinal APIs.

Specialization
Anti-Retrovirals (ARV)Oncology APIsAnti-InfectivesCardiovascular APIsGastrointestinal
Core Strengths

Why buyers choose them

  • World's largest ARV API producer
  • Strong oncology capability with containment suites
  • Cost-competitive commercial-scale supply
  • Multi-site redundancy across India & China
Manufacturing Capabilities

Operational strength

Production capacity, technology platforms, and clean-room infrastructure verified at the manufacturer source.

Production Capacity

Mid-large · 600 MT/yr

Batch size
20 kg – 3,000 kg per batch
Annual capacity
600 MT/year aggregate
Commercial scale
Mid-large commercial scale with ARV specialization
Facility Footprint

36 manufacturing sites

Plants
36
Manufacturing blocks
7 blocks
Clean-room classes
ISO 8 Clean Room · ISO 7 Clean Room · Containment Suite
Technology Capabilities

Process technology

  • HPAPI handling
  • Containment manufacturing
  • Sterile API capability
  • Crystallization expertise
Regulatory Coverage

Export readiness across regulated markets

Authority-by-authority regulatory standing for major regulated and semi-regulated pharmaceutical markets.

Total Markets
5
Approved
4
Coverage
80%
RegionAuthorityStatus
United States
USFDAApproved
Europe
EU GMP / EDQMApproved
Brazil
ANVISAApproved
South Africa
SAHPRAApproved
Japan
PMDAFiled
Export Markets

Active exports across 126 countries

Live supply footprint grouped by market regulatory class — Regulated, Semi-Regulated, and Emerging.

Regulated Markets
2
  • United States
  • Germany
Semi-Regulated Markets
2
  • Brazil
  • South Africa
Emerging Markets
2
  • Nigeria
  • Kenya
Export Statistics

126 countries · 6 highlighted

Active commercial exports across regulated markets, with documentation packs available per region.

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Facility & Infrastructure

Production sites & supporting infrastructure

Each facility is verified for clean-room class, production blocks, and built-up area.

Manufacturing Site

Unit V – ARV APIs

Jeedimetla, Hyderabad

Blocks
4
Area
58,000 sq.ft
Classification
ISO 8 Clean Room
Manufacturing Site

Oncology Block – Nakkapalli

Visakhapatnam, AP

Blocks
3
Area
44,000 sq.ft
Classification
ISO 7 Clean RoomContainment Suite
Supporting Infrastructure

R&D, QC, Warehousing & Stability

  • Centralised QC laboratory complex
  • Validated stability chambers
  • Cold-chain warehousing for ARVs
Supply Capabilities

Procurement decision support

MOQ flexibility, lead times, packaging formats, and supply-flexibility signals to support procurement teams.

MOQ & Lead Time

Order flexibility

Minimum order quantity
10 kg pilot · 200 kg commercial
Lead time
5 – 10 weeks
Contract manufacturing
Supported
Long-term supply
Multi-year contracts
Packaging Options

Standard packaging formats

  • 25 kg HDPE drums
    Validated packaging meeting export-grade requirements.
  • Aluminium bags within HDPE
    Validated packaging meeting export-grade requirements.
Certifications & Documents

Downloadable documentation pack

Secure document access. Restricted documents require an NDA submitted through the RFQ form.

  • GMP
    WHO GMP Certificate
    Active · 280 KB
    Download
  • DMF
    US DMF Listing – OncologyNDA
    Active · 420 KB
    Request
  • CEP
    EDQM CEP Certificate
    Active · 180 KB
    Download
  • TDS
    Hetero Product Catalog
    v5.4 · 2.1 MB
    Download
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