GSK CONSUMER HEALTHCARE S.A. ROUTE DE L. ETRAZ 2.

Company Introduction:

The entity "GSK CONSUMER HEALTHCARE S.A. ROUTE DE L. ETRAZ 2" refers to a company located in Nyon, Switzerland. This address is associated with Haleon, the global consumer healthcare company that was spun off from GSK. This specific Swiss entity does not directly represent GSK's operations in India.

Regarding GSK's historical and current presence in India:

Historically, GSK Consumer Healthcare had a substantial presence in India, involved in the manufacturing and marketing of various consumer health products. In 2020, GSK divested its Indian consumer healthcare nutrition brands, including Horlicks and Boost, to Hindustan Unilever Limited (HUL). This merger significantly restructured GSK's consumer health operations in India.

Currently, GlaxoSmithKline Pharmaceuticals Ltd. (GSK Pharma India) operates in India as a leading pharmaceutical company. Its focus is on developing, manufacturing, and marketing a wide range of prescription medicines, vaccines, and specialty products.

Factory or Trader:

Based on GSK's operations in India, both historically for consumer healthcare and presently for pharmaceuticals, the company functions as both a manufacturer (factory) and a trader.

1. Factories: GSK has maintained and continues to operate manufacturing facilities in India. These factories produce pharmaceutical products and, historically, consumer healthcare products for the Indian market and for export.

2. Trader: In addition to manufacturing, GSK also engages in extensive trading, distribution, and marketing activities. It has a broad sales network to ensure its pharmaceutical products reach hospitals, clinics, pharmacies, and patients across India.

Therefore, GSK's presence in India encompasses both manufacturing (factory) and trading operations. The specific Swiss entity mentioned in your query is not an Indian factory or trader.

GSK Consumer Healthcare S.A. (now part of Haleon) sells or produces the following prominent products in India:

Horlicks: A malted milk nutritional beverage.

Boost: A malted health drink.

Sensodyne: A toothpaste for sensitive teeth.

ENO: An antacid for indigestion and heartburn relief.

Crocin: A paracetamol-based pain reliever and fever reducer.

Otrivin: A nasal decongestant spray.