Availability of drugs is being monitored by implementing a three-pronged strategy of supply chain management, demand side management, and affordability.
Financial support is being provided as a grant from the Government of India
Proactively engaging with foreign vaccine manufacturers like Moderna, Pfizer etc., to apply for Emergency Use Authorization in India so that these vaccines can be easily imported and made available in India
The COVID Working Group has recommended extension of the gap between the first and second doses of Covishield
The Department of Pharma has allocated this drug amongst the states/UTs based on expected supply that will be available from May 10 to May 31, 2021
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 drug accumulates in the virus infected cells and prevents virus growth by stopping viral synthesis and energy production
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
Seven manufacturers of Remdesivir have increased production capacity to 1.03 crore vials per month up from 38 lakh vials per month a month ago
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