India Bans Export Of Remdesivir Amid Shortage Of The Drug
Remdesivir is considered a key medicine in the treatment of Covid-19
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In view of the exponential rise in Covid-19 cases in India, the Centre on Sunday decided to ban the export of the drug Remdesivir which is used in the treatment of Covid-19.
The decision comes amid a surge in coronavirus cases and a clamour for Remdesivir, a drug considered useful in the treatment of the infection.
India Bans Export Of Anti-Viral Drug Remdesivir Amid Surge In Covid Cases India Bans Export Of Anti-Viral Drug Remdesivir Amid Surge In Covid Cases To ensure more people can get Remdesivir, the government said manufactures of Remdesivir have been asked to show on their website the details of their stockists and distributors.
7 Indian firms are producing Remdesivir under voluntary licensing agreement with Gilead Sciences (File)
New Delhi:
India has banned export of the anti-viral drug Remdesivir amid a surge in COVID-19 cases in the country. In an order, the government said it has banned export of Remdesivir injection and Remdesivir active pharmaceutical ingredients (API) till the pandemic situation in the country stabilises.
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In view of increased demand for remdesivir due to a surge in COVID-19 cases, the Centre on Sunday said the export of the antiviral injection and its Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (API) has been banned till the situation improves.
In addition, to ensure easy access of the drug, which is used in the treatment of coronavirus, to hospitals and patients, all domestic manufacturers of remdesivir have been advised to display on their website details of their stockists and distributors, the Union Health Ministry said.
Drugs inspectors and other officers have been directed to verify stocks, check malpractices and also take other effective actions to curb hoarding and black marketing. State health secretaries will review this along with drug inspectors of the respective states and UTs, it said.
New Delhi, April 11
In view of increased demand for remdesivir due to a surge in COVID-19 cases, the Centre on Sunday said the export of the antiviral injection and its Active Pharmaceutical Ingredie
India News: NEW DELHI: In the wake of rising demand for Remdesivir for treatment of Covid-19 amid surge in severe cases, the Centre has prohibited exports of Remd.