Natco Pharma Files Application Seeking Compulsory License For COVID Drug Baricitinib
3 years, 8 months ago

Natco Pharma Files Application Seeking Compulsory License For COVID Drug Baricitinib

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Indian generic drug manufacturer Natco Pharma Limited has filed an application before the Controller of Patents seeking compulsory license to produce the drug 'Baricitinib' which is used for treatment of COVID-19.Natco filed application under Section 92 read with 92 of the Patents Act seeking compulsory license to produce 'Baricitinib' at an affordable rate amid the second wave of the. Indian generic drug manufacturer Natco Pharma Limited has filed an application before the Controller of Patents seeking compulsory license to produce the drug 'Baricitinib' which is used for treatment of COVID-19. Natco filed application under Section 92 read with 92 of the Patents Act seeking compulsory license to produce 'Baricitinib' at an affordable rate amid the second wave of the COVID pandemic. Section 92 is a special provision in the Patents Act empowering the Patent Controller to issue compulsory license to any interested person to manufacture a patented drug to meet a public health emergency.

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