Swine Flu threat: Shortage of Tamiflu in Mumbai
Chemists say the shortage has been persistent since many days. One of the reasons behind the shortage is some pharmaceutical distributors are avoiding keeping Tamiflu because of its high rate
Mumbai has seen an alarming rise in the number of the swine flu cases in July. According to data released by Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC), five deaths due to swine flu and 250 cases of swine flu have been reported in Mumbai until July 15. On the backdrop of this, there is a huge shortage […]
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