Apollo Pharmacy, India's leading pharmacy network with over 1000 outlets across the country, has received license from the Drug Controller General of India for the retail sale of oseltamivir, a drug for the treatment of H1N1 Influenza.

The drug is listed under Schedule-X of the Drug and Cosmetic Act 2008. Apollo Pharmacy has launched 24X7 helplines across the country to assist Swine Flu medicine procurement and better disease management. Patient can avail home delivery of the drug by calling the helpline numbers, a release said.

Speaking about the initiative, Shobana Kamineni, director, Apollo Pharmacy said, "A large number of Apollo Pharmacies will be selling Oseltamivir, on prescription, cluster wise, thereby increasing patient's access to the drug. To ensure easy availability of the medicine, the Apollo Pharmacy has also introduced 24X7 helpline numbers to assist in home delivery as well as to provide relevant information on drug procurement and disease management."