Tamiflu

 

                                                                      Gilead Sciences

Discovery Of Tamiflu 

1995, Gilead Sciences 

Tamiflu

Oseltamivir was discovered by scientists at Gilead Sciences using shikimic acid  as a starting point for synthesis; Shikimic acid was originally available only as an extract of Chinese star anise 

Shikimic Acid = Oseltamivir 

Oseltamivir aka Tamiflu 

Tamiflu

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