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 drug accumulates in the virus infected cells and prevents virus growth by stopping viral synthesis and energy production
State governments and UTs have been asked to monitor proper distribution within the state/UT covering government and private hospitals
Baricitinib was issued a restricted emergency use approval by the Central Drugs Standard Control Organization (CDSCO)
Baricitinib is used in combination with remdesivir for the treatment of suspected or laboratory confirmed COVID-19
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
Much-needed diagnostics supplies will help accelerate testing capabilities of hospitals and clinics across India
The company will be requesting a Compulsory License based on emergency use and in light of the grave and serious public health emergency across India due to the Pandemic
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