Real-world evidence from more than 850,000 hospitalized patients provides clinical insights on the use of Veklury (remdesivir) as stand of care Covid-19 treatment
Previously, the use of the drug was limited to patients requiring hospitalization
Dr. Sharvil Patel cites the example of prescriptions being handed over to patients despite unavailability of enough stock of such medicines
Number of approved manufacturing sites of Remdesivir in the country has increased from 22 sites to 60
State governments and UTs have been asked to monitor proper distribution within the state/UT covering government and private hospitals
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
The Government of India has started importing the vital drug Remdesivir from other countries to ease out the shortage of Remdesivir in the country
The production capacity is now ramped up to 90 lakh vials per month whereas earlier it was 40 lakh vials/month
Zydus has made its brand of Remdesivir, Remdac more affordable at Rs. 899 for a 100 mg lyophilized injection.
Company raises the annual revenue guidance from mid-teens to high teens
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