Remdesivir: What is it and why is it being black marketed? All you need to know
3 years, 8 months ago

Remdesivir: What is it and why is it being black marketed? All you need to know

Op India  

In the last month, India went from reporting around 25,000+ Covid-19 cases to 1,85,000+ cases. In May 2020, the US Food and Drug Administration issued an emergency use authorisation for Remdesivir for the treatment of Covid-19 in adults and children hospitalised with severe disease. It may also help to conserve scarce health care resources, such as ventilators, during this pandemic.” However, the study added that the drug alone was not sufficient treatment for all patients. WHO had warned against usage of Remdesivir In November 2020, World Health Organization recommended against the use of Remdesivir in Covid-19 patients stating that there was no evidence that the drug can improve survival. She said, “there are smaller studies that have shown, in some small subgroups, perhaps some marginal benefits, like some patients who need low flow oxygen, the NIH trial showed that there was perhaps a marginal mortality benefit, but that is a very small subgroup of patients.” As WHO is still waiting for the results of more studies, it is not recommending the use of Remdesivir in Covid-19 patients.

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Why Remdesivir’s Manufacturing Licence was Not Given to Pharma PSUs When People Were Battling Second Wave: Parl Panel
2 years, 9 months ago

Why Remdesivir’s Manufacturing Licence was Not Given to Pharma PSUs When People Were Battling Second Wave: Parl Panel

News 18  

Why none of the pharmaceutical public sector units were not granted a licence to produce Remdesivir when the common man was facing “hardships” in procuring the anti-Covid drug during the second wave, the parliamentary standing committee on chemicals and fertilizers has made an observation in its report. “However, the committee failed to understand that none of the Pharma Public Sector …

Assets of over Rs 1 crore of Gujarat men who sold fake Remdesivir attached by Enforcement Directorate
2 years, 9 months ago

Assets of over Rs 1 crore of Gujarat men who sold fake Remdesivir attached by Enforcement Directorate

India Today  

Assets worth over Rs 1 crore of two Gujarat men who allegedly sold fake Remdesivir - an anti-viral drug used in the treatment of Covid-19 - to patients during the second wave of the pandemic have been attached by the Enforcement Directorate, officials said. Gujarat residents Kaushal Mahendra Bhai Vora and Punit Gunvantlal Shah were accused of manufacturing and selling …

Health Matters: Don't Feel Guilty About Not Finding Remdesivir for Your Loved One. It Hardly Works
2 years, 11 months ago

Health Matters: Don't Feel Guilty About Not Finding Remdesivir for Your Loved One. It Hardly Works

News 18  

It was dinner time when she called for help. They don’t want to use it, but keep it.” Much before the outbreak of second wave, in November 2020, the World Health Organization issued a conditional recommendation against the use of Remdesivir in hospitalised patients, regardless of disease severity saying “there is currently no evidence that Remdesivir improves survival and other …

New COVID-19 treatment rules: India cuts down use of Remdesivir, Tocilizumab, multivitamins, steroids
2 years, 11 months ago

New COVID-19 treatment rules: India cuts down use of Remdesivir, Tocilizumab, multivitamins, steroids

Firstpost  

According to the new guidelines, Remdesivir may be considered only in patients who have completed 10 days since the start of the symptoms and require supplemental oxygen. While it states that doctors can “consider Remdesivir for five days to treat hospitalised patients with COVID-19”, it also mentions that “no evidence of benefit for treatment more than five days”. Discouraging the …

India Cuts Use of Remdesivir, Tocilizumab, Multivitamins, Steroids in Covid-19 Treatment
2 years, 11 months ago

India Cuts Use of Remdesivir, Tocilizumab, Multivitamins, Steroids in Covid-19 Treatment

News 18  

India has cut down on the use of the experimental drug Remdesivir and immunosuppressive drug Tocilizumab for the treatment of Covid-19. While it states that doctors can “consider Remdesivir for five days to treat hospitalised patients with Covid-19”, it also mentions that “no evidence of benefit for treatment more than five days”. Discouraging the overuse of steroids, the protocol for …

Molnupiravir, oral anti-Covid medicine, set for launch in India; to cost Rs 649 per strip
2 years, 11 months ago

Molnupiravir, oral anti-Covid medicine, set for launch in India; to cost Rs 649 per strip

India TV News  

Molnupiravir, the world’s first and only oral antiviral to be approved by the US FDA, UK MHRA and Indian CDSCO for treatment of COVID-19, is set for a launch. Last week, the Drugs Controller General of India, based on the review of clinical data of molnupiravir, approved molnupiravir for treatment of adult patients with Covid-19, with SpO2 > 93% and …

Pfizer Covid-19 antiviral pill: Biden says he’s ‘encouraged by the promising data’
3 years ago

Pfizer Covid-19 antiviral pill: Biden says he’s ‘encouraged by the promising data’

CNN  

Washington CNN — President Joe Biden on Tuesday praised Pfizer’s report that its experimental treatment for Covid-19 cut the risk of hospitalization or death by 89% if given to high-risk adults within a few days of their first symptoms. “I am encouraged by the promising data released by Pfizer today, showing that its antiviral pill is effective at reducing the …

​25 Cr Pills, 50 Lakh Vials, Sales of Rs 2,800 Cr: Growth Story of India’s 2 anti-Covid Drugs
3 years, 2 months ago

​25 Cr Pills, 50 Lakh Vials, Sales of Rs 2,800 Cr: Growth Story of India’s 2 anti-Covid Drugs

News 18  

A total of 25 crore pills, 50 lakh vials and sales of Rs 2,800 crore — this is how Indians have purchased two key Covid-19 drugs remdesivir and favipiravir in the last 15 months. What data shows According to data from US-based pharma research company IQVIA, accessed by News18.com, India sold 52 lakh vials of remdesivir injection and around 1.5 …

US to spend $3.2B on treatments for COVID-19, other viruses
3 years, 6 months ago

US to spend $3.2B on treatments for COVID-19, other viruses

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — The United States is devoting $3.2 billion to speed development of antiviral pills to treat COVID-19 and other dangerous viruses that could turn into pandemics. The new program will invest in “accelerating things that are already in progress” for COVID-19 but also would work to come up with treatments for other viruses, said Dr. Anthony Fauci, the nation’s …

DGHS issues COVID-19 treatment guidelines: Here is what document recommends on Remdesivir, Tocilizumab
3 years, 6 months ago

DGHS issues COVID-19 treatment guidelines: Here is what document recommends on Remdesivir, Tocilizumab

Firstpost  

Among the drugs and treatment methods that have been removed from the recommendations are Ivermectin, Azithromycin and plasma therapy The Union health ministry has issued guidelines on management of COVID-19 patients, dropping many drugs which have been widely used for treatment until now. While Remdesivir has been granted Emergency Use Authorisation, Tocilizumab has been approved for off-label use only FOLLOW …

Govt Issues Advisory for Rational Use of Remdesivir in Covid-19 Treatment
3 years, 6 months ago

Govt Issues Advisory for Rational Use of Remdesivir in Covid-19 Treatment

News 18  

The government on Monday issued an advisory for rational use of Remdesivir in COVID-19 treatment, underlining that the anti-viral drug must be advised by senior faculty members directly involved in the patient's care. To stop the misuse of Remdesivir, the government further recommended that if the drug is to be advised or ordered during odd hours, it should be done …

No evidence of Remdesivir's effectiveness, might be dropped as COVID-19 treatment: Dr DS Rana
3 years, 7 months ago

No evidence of Remdesivir's effectiveness, might be dropped as COVID-19 treatment: Dr DS Rana

Firstpost  

Ganga Ram hospital Chairperson Dr DS Rana said, “Medicines that do not have any activity to work, will have to be discontinued.” Ganga Ram hospital Chairperson Dr DS Rana on Tuesday said that Remdesivir is also being considered to be dropped from COVID-19 treatment soon as there is no evidence of its effectiveness in treating COVID-19 patients. While talking to …

Covid-19: India receives shipment of ventilators, Remdesivir from European Union
3 years, 7 months ago

Covid-19: India receives shipment of ventilators, Remdesivir from European Union

Hindustan Times  

Amid the COVID-19 crisis in India, an aircraft carrying a shipment of ventilators, Remdesivir and medical equipment from EU member states, arrived in New Delhi on Friday. Aircraft carrying 223 ventilators, 25000 vials of Remdesivir and other medical equipment from Germany, 30000 vials of Remdesivir from Netherlands and 5500 vials of Remdesivir from Portugal arrived in India today. External Affairs …

Remdesivir Sale To Be Shifted To Chennai Nehru Indoor Stadium
3 years, 7 months ago

Remdesivir Sale To Be Shifted To Chennai Nehru Indoor Stadium

The Quint  

Chief Minister MK Stalin recently announced that the government will open Remdesivir counters at Madurai, Coimbatore, Trichy and Tirunelveli to address the state-wide shortage of the anti viral drug. In its submissions to the Madras HC, the state government added that it had received 250,000 vials of Remdesivir so far and the minimum requirement in the state was 20,000 vials …

Coronavirus Fact Check: Is Remdesivir life saving drug in COVID19, can it be given to patients at home?
3 years, 7 months ago

Coronavirus Fact Check: Is Remdesivir life saving drug in COVID19, can it be given to patients at home?

India TV News  

During COVID 19 second wave in India, a number of people are seen hunting for oxygen cylinders, ICU beds and many more medical facilities across the country. Know all about it here: According to an infographic video shared by PIB fact check, a verified Twitter account by the government of India to counter misinformation on govt. Meanwhile, India recorded 362,727 …

When to use Remdesivir, Ivermectin? India's Covid treatment protocol and what experts say
3 years, 7 months ago

When to use Remdesivir, Ivermectin? India's Covid treatment protocol and what experts say

India Today  

As the second wave of Covid-19 wreaks havoc across the country, the spotlight is on what India has recommended and what it hasn't for the management of adult patients. A look at India’s clinical management protocol: Covid treatment protocol for people with mild disease In the case of mild infection, upper respiratory tract symptoms like fever without shortness of breath …

Karnataka Warns Cipla and Jubilant of Legal Action for Supplying Lesser Quantity of Remdesivir
3 years, 7 months ago

Karnataka Warns Cipla and Jubilant of Legal Action for Supplying Lesser Quantity of Remdesivir

News 18  

The Karnataka government on Tuesday served notices to pharmaceutical majors Cipla and Jubilant warning them of legal proceedings for not supplying adequate quantities of Remdesivir injection bottles as directed by the Government of India. In a notice to the pharmaceutical companies, the Principal Secretary in the Revenue department N Manjunatha Prasad said they were ordered to deliver 62,000 vials of …

Families of Covid patients struggle to get Remdesivir in Tamil Nadu amid shortage
3 years, 7 months ago

Families of Covid patients struggle to get Remdesivir in Tamil Nadu amid shortage

India Today  

Instances of non-availability, hoarding and illegal sale of drugs used in the treatment of Covid-19 are surfacing from parts of Tamil Nadu. Speaking to India Today TV, Ibris, whose brother is infected with Covid-19 and undergoing treatment at a private hospital, said, "Remdesivir costs Rs 25,000 in the hospital where my brother is being treated." Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK …

What Widespread Recommendation of Remdesivir for COVID-19 and Its Shortage Teach Us
3 years, 7 months ago

What Widespread Recommendation of Remdesivir for COVID-19 and Its Shortage Teach Us

News 18  

Soon after the start of the second wave of COVID-19 pandemic in India, the images of people standing in long queues outside the chemist stores/pharmacies across India, were all over the newspapers. Though clinical trials have not found Remdesivir beneficial in COVID-19 treatment; however, clinicians in India and even the national COVID-19 task force and expert groups in India continue …

Covid-19: Remdesivir Allocation Made Up to May 16 to Ensure Availability, Says Union Minister
3 years, 7 months ago

Covid-19: Remdesivir Allocation Made Up to May 16 to Ensure Availability, Says Union Minister

News 18  

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. This will ensure smooth supply of Remdesivir across country so that no patient face difficulty in …

Delhi High Court Asks Delhi Police To File Report In Plea Seeking Action Against Politicians Hoarding, Illegally Distributing Covid Medicines
3 years, 7 months ago

Delhi High Court Asks Delhi Police To File Report In Plea Seeking Action Against Politicians Hoarding, Illegally Distributing Covid Medicines

Live Law  

The Delhi High Court on Tuesday asked the Delhi Police to file status report in a PIL seeking registration of FIRs against leaders of political parties indulging in hoarding and illegally distributing covid 19 medicines denying the access to the said medicines to the public at large.A division bench comprising of Justice Vipin Sanghi and Justice Rekha Palli asked the …

Remdesivir Production Increased to 1.05 Cr Vials a Month, Says Mandaviya
3 years, 7 months ago

Remdesivir Production Increased to 1.05 Cr Vials a Month, Says Mandaviya

News 18  

The production of Remdesivir has gone up nearly three times to 1.05 crore vials per month as the government works hard to enhance the availability of the antiviral drug in the country, Minister of State for Chemicals and Fertilisers Mansukh Mandaviaya said on Tuesday. The production capacity of the drug has crossed 1.05 crore vials per month as on May …

Covid-19: HC Asks Police to Examine Plea on Politicians Procuring, Distributing Remdesivir
3 years, 7 months ago

Covid-19: HC Asks Police to Examine Plea on Politicians Procuring, Distributing Remdesivir

News 18  

The Delhi High Court on Tuesday asked the police to examine the instances of politicians allegedly procuring and distributing Remdesivir, used for treating Covid-19 patients, in the national capital and take steps for lodging of FIR in case of offence. It added that in case commission of an offence is found to have taken place, the police shall take steps …

Delhi High Court seeks Centre’s reply on Remdesivir
3 years, 7 months ago

Delhi High Court seeks Centre’s reply on Remdesivir

The Hindu  

The Delhi High Court on Monday asked the Centre and several pharmaceutical companies to respond to a petition seeking that all manufacturers of Remdesivir, used in COVID-19 treatment, be allowed to sell it in the domestic market. Patel and Justice Jasmeet Singh issued notice to the Health Ministry, Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation, Director General of Foreign Trade and various …

PIL To Allow Drug Firms To Sell Remdesivir In Domestic Markets: Delhi High Court Issues Notice To UOI, Pharma Companies
3 years, 7 months ago

PIL To Allow Drug Firms To Sell Remdesivir In Domestic Markets: Delhi High Court Issues Notice To UOI, Pharma Companies

Live Law  

The Delhi High Court on Monday issued notice to the Centre and various pharma majors asking them to respond to a PIL seeking that all drug firms involved in the making Remdesivir be allowed to sell it in the domestic market.The Division Bench comprising of Chief Justice D. N. Patel and Justice Jasmeet Singh issued the notice to the Health …

PIL in HC Seeks All Remdesivir Makers Be Allowed to Sell it in Domestic Market
3 years, 7 months ago

PIL in HC Seeks All Remdesivir Makers Be Allowed to Sell it in Domestic Market

News 18  

The Delhi High Court on Monday asked the Centre and various pharma majors to respond to a PIL seeking that all drug firms making Remdesivir, used in Covid-19 treatment, be allowed to sell it in the domestic market. A bench of Chief Justice D N Patel and Justice Jasmeet Singh issued notice to the Health Ministry, Central Drugs Standard Control …

Increase Allocation of Remdesivir to Maharashtra: Bombay High Court Tells Centre
3 years, 7 months ago

Increase Allocation of Remdesivir to Maharashtra: Bombay High Court Tells Centre

News 18  

The Bombay High Court here on Sunday asked the Central government to increase the supply of Remdesivir injections to Maharashtra observing the current reduction in the allocation of the crucial drug is not consistent with the number of active COVID-19 cases as of May 1. The bench said the high court came to know about the reduction in the allocation …

Bombay High Court Takes Suo Moto Case To Ensure Swift Action Against Remdesivir Black marketers
3 years, 7 months ago

Bombay High Court Takes Suo Moto Case To Ensure Swift Action Against Remdesivir Black marketers

Live Law  

The Nagpur Bench of the Bombay High Court has taken suo motu cognisance of the back marketing of Remdesivir, an experimental drug used to treat Covid19 patients. A division bench of Justices ZA Haq and Amit Borkar registered the petition based on a news report in the Hitava of April 28, 2021, about the arrest of 32 persons, including a …

Plea in Delhi High Court Seeks Action Against Politicians Hoarding And Illegally Distributing Covid 19 Medicines, Prays Detention Under NSA
3 years, 7 months ago

Plea in Delhi High Court Seeks Action Against Politicians Hoarding And Illegally Distributing Covid 19 Medicines, Prays Detention Under NSA

Live Law  

A public interest litigation has been filed in the Delhi High Court seeking registration of FIRs against leaders of political parties indulging in hoarding and illegally distributing covid 19 medicines denying the access to the said medicines to the public at large.The petition moved by Dr. Deepak Singh, Chairman of Hruduya Foundation and filed by Advocate Gaurav Pathak A public …

Desperate Indians turn to unproven drugs as virus surges
3 years, 7 months ago

Desperate Indians turn to unproven drugs as virus surges

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Ashish Poddar kept an ice …

52,000 vials of Remdesivir were delivered to Delhi, not 2500: Court slams Kejriwal govt
3 years, 7 months ago

52,000 vials of Remdesivir were delivered to Delhi, not 2500: Court slams Kejriwal govt

Op India  

On April 28, Delhi High Court slammed the Aam Aadmi Party-led Delhi government over the shortage of the anti-viral drug Remdesivir. Hoarding leads to artificial scarcity to an extent which may not be there: Court — Bar & Bench April 28, 2021 The court sought reason behind the decline in RT-PCR tests The court had asked the Delhi Government to …

Doctors divided over use but scramble for Remdesivir continues
3 years, 7 months ago

Doctors divided over use but scramble for Remdesivir continues

The Hindu  

The scramble for Remdesivir, the anti-viral drug used in COVID-19 management, is increasing by the day even as doctors are divided on its use. Private Hospitals and Nursing Homes Association president H.M. Prasanna said that the helpline set up by the government is of little use. Manjunath, nodal officer for labs and testing in the State’s COVID-19 task force, said …

COVID: Remdesivir production expected to start in Wardha from Wednesday, says Nitin Gadkari
3 years, 7 months ago

COVID: Remdesivir production expected to start in Wardha from Wednesday, says Nitin Gadkari

India TV News  

Union minister Nitin Gadkari on Tuesday said Genetek LifeSciences will start production of remdesivir injections, used in the treatment of COVID-19, in Wardha from Wednesday. Genetek LifeSciences, based in Wardha, has received loan licence to manufacture remdesivir injections. Gadkari also talked about steps taken to streamline oxygen supply in Nagpur and also expressed confidence that the recovery situation will improve …

Biden administration goes into mission mode to help India fight COVID19
3 years, 7 months ago

Biden administration goes into mission mode to help India fight COVID19

India TV News  

The Biden administration seems to have adopted a mission mode approach and removed all bureaucratic hurdles to help India in its fight against deadly COVID-19 pandemic that has spread like wildfire across the country. Various wings of the US government, including the Department of Defence, Department of Health and Human Resources, the State Department, United States Agency for International Development …

American biopharmaceutical company Gilead announces steps to expand Remdesivir availability in India
3 years, 7 months ago

American biopharmaceutical company Gilead announces steps to expand Remdesivir availability in India

India TV News  

American biopharmaceutical company Gilead has announced steps to expand the availability of remdesivir, a key therapeutic medicine used in the treatment of COVID-19 patients, in India. "The recent surge of COVID-19 cases in India is having a devastating impact on communities and has created unprecedented pressure on health systems," Johanna Mercier, the chief commercial officer of Gilead Sciences said on …

Russian firm awaits government approval to ship remdesivir to India
3 years, 7 months ago

Russian firm awaits government approval to ship remdesivir to India

India Today  

Russian pharmaceutical firm Pharmasyntez said on Monday it was ready to ship up to 1 million packs of the remdesivir antiviral drug to India by end-May to help fight a surge in Covid-19 cases there, once it has received the approval of Russia's government. The move comes soon after the drug's patent holder, US firm Gilead Sciences, filed a lawsuit …

Coronavirus | Counter set up at KMC to sell Remdesivir
3 years, 7 months ago

Coronavirus | Counter set up at KMC to sell Remdesivir

The Hindu  

The Government Kilpauk Medical College Hospital has launched a separate counter to sell Remdesivir, an injection administered to patients undergoing treatment for COVID-19 infection in hospitals. Some people had taken to social media complaining that the drug, used to treat patients on oxygen support, was being sold for as much as ₹20,000. To purchase, the patient’s family must produce a …

Centre to Ramp UP Remdesivir Production From 38.80 Lakh Units Per Month to 74 Lakh Units Per Month From May: MHA
3 years, 8 months ago

Centre to Ramp UP Remdesivir Production From 38.80 Lakh Units Per Month to 74 Lakh Units Per Month From May: MHA

News 18  

The production of life-saving Remdesivir injection used for the treatment of Covid-19 patients and is currently in scarcity in the country, will be augmented to 74 lakh units by next month from 38.80 lakh units now, the Union home ministry said. Several steps have been taken to augment the production capacity of the seven licensed manufacturers of Remdesivir injection in …

UP: Four held for black marketing of Remdesivir in Lucknow
3 years, 8 months ago

UP: Four held for black marketing of Remdesivir in Lucknow

India TV News  

Four persons, including two doctors, were arrested in Uttar Pradesh for black marketing and hoarding of Remdesivir, a key drug used in the treatment of Covid patients. The four were arrested from Thakurganj area in Lucknow on Thursday night from near the Era Medical College where they had planned to deliver the consignment. Two accused were identified as Athar Rashid …

Over 130 Remdesivir vials stolen from private hospital in MP's Indore
3 years, 8 months ago

Over 130 Remdesivir vials stolen from private hospital in MP's Indore

Hindustan Times  

Over 130 vials of remdesivir, an anti-viral drug used in the treatment of Covid-19, were allegedly stolen from a private hospital in Madhya Pradesh's Indore city, police said on Wednesday. An FIR has been registered against Bhupendra Shailiwal, a drugstore employee of Shalby Hospital in the city, under section 381 of the IPC, said Kamlesh Sharma, in-charge of Tukoganj police …

Bengaluru facing shortage of Remdesivir, other Covid-related drugs; govt sets up 'war room'
3 years, 8 months ago

Bengaluru facing shortage of Remdesivir, other Covid-related drugs; govt sets up 'war room'

India Today  

With Covid-19 cases rising sharply in Bengaluru, the city is now facing an acute shortage of Remdesivir, a drug that is being used in emergency to treat critical Covid-19 patients who are hospitalised. The Bruhat Bengaluru Chemists' and Druggists' Association said pharmacies across the city have run out of supply of Remdesivir due to the sudden rise in demand. Mayanna …

Gujarat High Court Issues Notices Over BJP's Remdesivir Distribution Drive
3 years, 8 months ago

Gujarat High Court Issues Notices Over BJP's Remdesivir Distribution Drive

Live Law  

The Gujarat High Court on Tuesday issued notices to state BJP president CR Paatil and the Vijay Rupani government in connection with the procurement and distribution of Remdesivir, a key anti-viral drug used in COVID-19 treatment, from the party's Surat office.The state BJP's free Remdesivir distribution drive of 5,000 vials started from its Surat office from April 10.Admitting a petition. …

They sold saline in Remdesivir vials to 900 desperate Covid patients; arrested
3 years, 8 months ago

They sold saline in Remdesivir vials to 900 desperate Covid patients; arrested

Hindustan Times  

A group of five people who had been selling saline solution mixed with paracetamol in vials of anti-viral drug Remdesivir to Covid-19 patients have been arrested, the Mysuru police chief Dr Chandragupta said on Tuesday. Dr Chandragupta said the police had also started a massive exercise to trace at least 900 patients who bought fake doses over the last six …

'Not a Life-Saving Drug': ICMR Suggests Safe Use of Remdesivir in Covid-19
3 years, 8 months ago

'Not a Life-Saving Drug': ICMR Suggests Safe Use of Remdesivir in Covid-19

News 18  

The Indian Council of Medical Research on Tuesday shared some suggestions for rational and safe use of Remdesivir in Covid-19 as the demand for the medicine has increased for treating coronavirus patients especially in Covid-hit states including Maharashtra, Delhi, Karnataka and others. Remdesivir is one of the investigational drugs approved for emergency use in treating hospitalized Covid-19 patients. Suggestion for …

Inside the black market of remdesivir as shortages spur demands
3 years, 8 months ago

Inside the black market of remdesivir as shortages spur demands

India Today  

As anti-viral remdesivir flew off the shelves across several states, an India Today investigation found several touts and pharmaceutical vendors black-marketing the drug six times its official price. THE REMDESIVIR SHARKS A drug tout India Today TV investigated at Gurugram offered remdesivir, purportedly manufactured by Hetero, for Rs 20,000 a vial, almost six times its new MRP. At Delhi's Yusuf …

Delhi medical store owner held for black marketing of Remdesivir
3 years, 8 months ago

Delhi medical store owner held for black marketing of Remdesivir

India TV News  

A pharmacy store owner and his employee were arrested in Delhi on Monday in connection with alleged black marketing of antiviral drug Remdesivir, police said. Delhi Police's Crime Branch launched an investigation after a case was registered by them on Monday in connection with the black marketing of Remdesivir in Delhi. "Basant Goel, the owner of "Goyal Medicos" located in …

Remdesivir Not Magic Bullet, Does Not Reduce Covid-19 Mortality: AIIMS Chief Randeep Guleria
3 years, 8 months ago

Remdesivir Not Magic Bullet, Does Not Reduce Covid-19 Mortality: AIIMS Chief Randeep Guleria

News 18  

Amid a steep spike in COVID-19 cases leading to increased demand for medicines for treating coronavirus, top health experts in the government on Monday said anti-viral drug remdesivir is "not a magic bullet" and does not reduce mortality. Addressing the media, AIIMS Director Dr Randeep Guleria said remdesivir should only be given to patients hospitalised with moderate illness, who had …

Release 10,000 vials of Remdesivir to Nagpur COVID-19 hospitals by 8 pm, Bombay HC tells Maharashtra govt
3 years, 8 months ago

Release 10,000 vials of Remdesivir to Nagpur COVID-19 hospitals by 8 pm, Bombay HC tells Maharashtra govt

Firstpost  

The court directed that permission to be granted to all private hospitals interested to set up their own oxygen generation units and ordered that home delivery of food by restaurants should be permitted beyond the curfew limit of 8 pm. The Nagpur bench of the Bombay High Court on Monday directed the Maharashtra government to immediately release around 10,000 vials …

UP CM Adityanath Directs Officials to Book Remdesivir Black Marketeers Under NSA, Gangster Act
3 years, 8 months ago

UP CM Adityanath Directs Officials to Book Remdesivir Black Marketeers Under NSA, Gangster Act

News 18  

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Monday said that Gangster Act and National Security Act should be imposed on those who are found indulging in black marketing of drugs like Remdesivir, which is in high demand amid surging coronavirus cases. UP is scheduled to receive around 20,000 to 30,000 vials of Remdesivir injections today as the state grapples with …

Amid Covid Spurt, Medicos Advice People To Use Remdesivir Judiciously and Only in a Hospital Setting
3 years, 8 months ago

Amid Covid Spurt, Medicos Advice People To Use Remdesivir Judiciously and Only in a Hospital Setting

News 18  

Amid a fight to acquire Remdesivir for ailing Covid-19 patients, a group of medical experts, professionals, and task-forces have stated that the injection can only be used inside a hospital setting. Maharashtra’s Covid-19 Task Force member Dr. Shashank Joshi took to Twitter to put out a statement saying that Remdesivir is not a ‘life-saving’ drug. The statement also made it …

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