title: Pharmaceutical industry's corporate social responsibility towards HIV/AIDS.
abstract: The pharmaceutical industry has a corporate social responsibility (CSR) towards HIV/AIDS. Measures taken to increase awareness of HIV/AIDS, availability and accessibility of potent and patient-friendly FDCs / Kits for adults and children will go a long way in increasing awareness and acceptance of this disease and its therapy. This will improve adherence, lower resistance and facilitate better disease management. This article discusses some of the CSR initiatives and their scope.
authors.affiliation: Emcure Pharmaceuticals Ltd, Survey No.255/2, Phase-1, Rajiv Gandhi IT Park, M.I.D.C, Hinjwadi, Pune-411057, India. arun@emcure.co.in
authors.forename: Arun Kumar
authors.initials: AK
authors.lastname: Khanna
mesh_terms: D000163:Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome / Q000188:drug therapy*; D019380:Anti-HIV Agents / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000191:economics; D002626:Chemistry, Pharmaceutical; D003906:Developing Countries; D004304:Dosage Forms; D004338:Drug Combinations; D016527:Drug Costs; D004345:Drug Industry; D006297:Health Services Accessibility; D006801:Humans; D010349:Patient Compliance; D012941:Social Responsibility
chemical_list: D019380:Anti-HIV Agents; D004304:Dosage Forms; D004338:Drug Combinations