BDR plans to enter the regulated markets this year: Raheel Shah, Director, BDR Group of Companies

BDR Pharmaceuticals is a home-grown company with operations in India and overseas. It’s known for its formulations portfolio and has a presence in specialty medicines. The company has ambitious plans as it has ramped up capacity and looking to foray into regulated markets. Raheel Shah, Director, BDR Group of Companies shares his insights in an interview with Thomas C Thottathil, Editor, Indian Pharma Post

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