The additional allocation of Tocilizumab will ensure sufficient availability for COVID-19 patients and augment the government’s efforts to fight the pandemic
Favipiravir is close to Remdesivir, Remdesivir is used to treat moderate to severe cases while Favipiravir is used to treat mild to moderate cases
The tablets will be manufactured and marketed under Vivimed’s brand name “Favulous” across India
The rating withdrawal is based on the company’s request and in line with CRISIL Rating’s policy on withdrawal of ratings.
Baricitinib was issued a restricted emergency use approval by the Central Drugs Standard Control Organization (CDSCO)
State governments and UTs have been asked to monitor proper distribution within the state/UT covering government and private hospitals
Baricitinib is used in combination with remdesivir for the treatment of suspected or laboratory confirmed COVID-19
Baricitinib is an oral medication that was earlier registered in India for the treatment of moderate to severe active rheumatoid arthritis in adult patients.
This Emergency Use Authorisation will now enable Roche to import the globally manufactured product batches to India
The facility is expected to be completed in 2024
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