Dr Reddy s gets nod to conduct Phase 3 clinical trials of Sputnik-V in India
Phase 3 clinical trials of Sputnik-V will be conducted on 1,500 people as part of the randomised, double-blind, parallel-group, placebo-controlled study in India.
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UPDATED: January 16, 2021 08:44 IST
The Phase 3 trials of Sputnik-V are likely to start by January end in India. (Photo: AFP)
Hyderabad-based Dr Reddy s Laboratories has received approval from the Drugs Control General of India (DCGI) to conduct Phase 3 clinical trials for Russia s Sputnik-V Covid-19 vaccine candidate in India.
The Phase 3 trials of Sputnik-V will be conducted on 1,500 people as part of the randomised, double-blind, parallel-group, placebo-controlled study in India.
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Analysis of contracts countries are signing with vaccine makers for advance booking of candidates shows that the deals are still fluid, changing in a matter of days with some companies gaining and some losing orders given that most candidates are still in trial stage.
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