Mylan Laboratories Ltd., a leading manufacturer of ARV drugs and an Indian subsidiary of Mylan Inc., has been selected, through its South African-based subsidiary Mylan (Proprietary) Limited, as one of the leading suppliers of ARV medications to the South African National Department of Health for the tender period April 1, 2015 to March 31, 2018.
As a part of this award, Mylan will supply the South African Government with triple therapy fixed dose combination (FDC) treatments. Mylan was previously selected as a leading supplier for the 2013/2014 tender and is pleased to continue its support of the Government's initiative to increase the number of patients on triple therapy FDC treatment regimens in South Africa, as such regimens can simplify treatment and improve patient adherence.
Mylan CEO Heather Bresch commented, "Mylan's selection by the South African Department of Health as a leading supplier of ARVs reinforces our longstanding commitment to fighting HIV/AIDS in both South Africa and around the world. We are proud of our progress to date in stemming the tide of the disease with approximately 40% of those being treated in the developing world today depending on our ARV products, but with more than 35 million people affected globally there is more work to be done. This tender supports our mission to provide the world's 7 billion people access to high quality medicine, including affordable ARVs, and we look forward to working with the South African Government on this important effort."
Guillaume van Niekerk, Mylan South Africa managing director and vice president, added, "We applaud the South African Government's tremendous efforts the past two years in increasing the number of individuals who have been tested and treated for HIV/AIDS. Mylan South Africa looks forward to partnering with the Government again and continuing our role as a leading ARV supplier. This new tender represents our ability to reliably supply the South Africa market with high quality, affordable ARV medications, and our dedication to making a positive change in the local HIV/AIDS community."
Mylan supplies ARV drugs to more than 100 countries around the world. In 2012, Mylan entered the South African market with a comprehensive portfolio of ARV medications, consisting of first- and second-line adult and pediatric therapies, including several dual and triple FDCs.
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