'Allegations Against Us Are Entirely Baseless And Without Merit': Aveo Pharmaceuticals Denies BBC’s Opioid Export Claims

Aveo Pharmaceutical spokesperson has denied allegations made by BBC that it was engaged in the export of opioids to West Africa. 

The company said in a statement that  "In response to the allegations made against us in the BBC film dated 21st February 2025, we categorically deny all claims. The allegations against us are entirely baseless and without merit. We have always adhered to the rules and regulations set by various regulatory authorities to manufacture and export our products."

BBC had put out a report accusing the company of exporting opioids  to West Africa which were ruining the youth. A BBC reporter had even done a sting operation at the Boisar manufacturing plant of the company. "Tafrodol is our registered trademark, which contains both Tapentadol and Carisoprodol. This combination is licensed by the relevant State Food and Drug Administration and is exported under the necessary No Objection Certificate (NOC) from the Assistant Drug Controllers (ADC) and with an export licence issued by the Central Drugs Standard Control Organization (CDSCO)."

It is important to note that Aveo Pharmaceuticals is not the only company in India manufacturing a similar combination product. In fact, several companies are unlawfully using our brand name and logo. We have already filed multiple legal cases against such companies, and the matter is currently being heard in the High Court.

Furthermore the manufacturing code of tafrodol blister shown in the BBC article not bear our manufacturing code of our factory depicting it has been manufactured by some other company."We are fully cooperating with the relevant government authorities, providing all required support, and granting access to the necessary documentation for their investigation."