Allocation of remdesivir made up to May 16 to ensure adequate availability: Sadananda Gowda The allotment is being made for the states/UTs and it is the state governments and UTs that have to monitor proper distribution. Share Via Email | A+A A- By PTI NEW DELHI: To ensure smooth supply of remdesivir used in the treatment of COVID-19 across the country, the allocation of the antiviral drug to the states and union territories has been made up to May 16, Union Chemicals and Fertilisers Minister Sadananda Gowda said on Friday. The production capacity of remdesivir has been increased to 1.03 crore vials per month, up from 38 lakh vials per month earlier, the minister had said on Tuesday.