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12.
What is the name of India’s first indigenous macrolide antibiotic?
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Nafithromycin is India’s first homegrown macrolide antibiotic, marking a significant milestone in combating antimicrobial resistance (AMR). AMR poses a severe global health threat, contributing to 6 lakh deaths annually in India alone. Developed after 30 years of research, Nafithromycin received ₹8 crore funding from BIRAC under the Biotech Industry Program for Phase 3 trials. This innovation highlights India's progress in antibiotic development and its commitment to addressing the AMR crisis.
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