Why Indian doctors prescribe Remdesivir for Covid-19 despite negative global medical view
3 years, 8 months ago

Why Indian doctors prescribe Remdesivir for Covid-19 despite negative global medical view

India Today  

While a cacophony has broken out over the shortage of Remdesivir injections across the country, international health experts are wondering why it is so widely being prescribed in India. Dr Aviral Vatsa of the National Health Services Scotland said, “The UK guidelines, the Stanford US guidelines or even WHO guidelines have clearly said that there is no clear evidence any impact on patient’s mortality, patient’s need for mechanical ventilation, or any other important outcome factors for patients.” Dr Vatsa cautioned that the drug can be tried only in specific situations, that too, on a tiny minority of critical patients, which account for five to ten per cent of the total Covid-19 cases. Even in hospitalised patients, which would be five to ten per cent of the whole positive patient population — only five to ten per cent — even among them, Remdesivir could be tried on a small minority of them under specific situations.” He emphasized that central drug authorities should update their guidelines about Remdesivir based on the evidence of its efficacy in Covid-19 treatment. Only hospital stay can be reduced by a few days.” Niti Aayog member Dr VK Paul, who is also the chairman of the national Covid-19 task force, said, “Remdesivir is part of national protocol but only as an experimental and investigational therapy. READ | Empty hospital bed or Remdesivir injections, these websites are helping covid patients find them READ | Delhi government deploys officers to monitor procurement, supply of oxygen and Remdesivir WATCH | Covid-19 surge: PM Modi to interact with leading doctors, pharma companies today

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Remdesivir Could Reduce Covid Mortality if Given Early : Study
2 years, 1 month ago

Remdesivir Could Reduce Covid Mortality if Given Early : Study

News 18  

Remdesivir can reduce mortality in patients if administered within 9 days of COVID-19 symptom onset, according to a study conducted in Asian patients. Researchers from Tokyo Medical and Dental University have found that treatment with remdesivir within 9 days of COVID-19 symptom onset decreases mortality in Asian patients also taking corticosteroids, the study said. “In-hospital mortality rates were significantly lower …

WHO recommends Pfizer's pill Paxlovid for mild Covid cases
2 years, 8 months ago

WHO recommends Pfizer's pill Paxlovid for mild Covid cases

India Today  

The World Health Organisation has strongly recommended nirmatrelvir and ritonavir, sold under the name Paxlovid, for mild and moderate Covid-19 patients at highest risk of hospital admission. Pfizer’s oral antiviral drug is strongly recommended for patients with non-severe Covid-19 who are at highest risk of developing severe disease and hospitalisation, such as unvaccinated, older, or immunosuppressed patients. The global health …

Health Matters: Dear Drug Regulator, Silence is Not Always Golden, Esp on WHO Pausing Covaxin Supply
2 years, 8 months ago

Health Matters: Dear Drug Regulator, Silence is Not Always Golden, Esp on WHO Pausing Covaxin Supply

News 18  

On April 2, the World Health Organization suspended the supply of Bharat Biotech’s Covaxin through the UN agencies after finding issues with the “good manufacturing practices”. For the past 15 days, not only health journalists, but even commoners who got Covaxin jabs are hoping to hear from the country’s drug regulatory agency – Central Drugs Standard Control Organization. Eventually, the …

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 …

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 …

Have Covid-19 And In Home Isolation? Govt Advises On Medicines To Be Taken
2 years, 11 months ago

Have Covid-19 And In Home Isolation? Govt Advises On Medicines To Be Taken

ABP News  

New Delhi: The government expressed concern over "misuse and overuse" of Covid-19 drugs as cases continue to spike in India driven by the highly transmissible Omicron variant. Addressing a press conference, NITI Aayog Member Dr VK Paul said Covid-19 patients in home isolation should take paracetamol for fever and for cough, Ayush syrup could be used. Dr VK Paul said …

A shot in the arm: The Hindu Editorial on new modes of COVID-19 treatment
3 years ago

A shot in the arm: The Hindu Editorial on new modes of COVID-19 treatment

The Hindu  

If full vaccination using any COVID-19 vaccine greatly reduces a person’s risk of progressing to severe disease and death, then the move by the U.S. FDA to grant emergency-use authorisation to two oral antiviral drugs for certain categories of people who are likely to become severely ill provides a much-needed fillip to fight the disease. Unlike in the case of …

Remdesivir Was Distributed From BJP Office To "Save Lives": Gujarat MLA To High Court
3 years, 6 months ago

Remdesivir Was Distributed From BJP Office To "Save Lives": Gujarat MLA To High Court

Live Law  

A BJP MLA has told the Gujarat High Court Remdesivir vials were made available to needy patients from the party office in Surat on grounds of "compassion and humanity" to "save a number of lives" as he defended himself against charges of hoarding and illegally distributing the antiviral drug at the height of the second wave of COVID-19 in April.The …

Doctors welcome India’s COVID treatment protocol for children
3 years, 6 months ago

Doctors welcome India’s COVID treatment protocol for children

The Hindu  

Doctors while welcoming the latest Union Health Ministry’s treatment guidelines for COVID management in children, underlined the need to “create awareness to prevent misinterpretation which could prove counterproductive.” The Directorate General of Health Services in its comprehensive guidelines for the management of COVID-19 among children has said that Remdesivir is not recommended in this population. Rahul Nagpal, director- Pediatrics and …

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 …

Exercise extreme caution in Remdesivir use: Centre
3 years, 6 months ago

Exercise extreme caution in Remdesivir use: Centre

The Hindu  

The Health Ministry said on Monday that Remdesivir, a drug currently used in treatment of COVID-19, can be used only in select moderate/ severe hospitalised patients on supplemental oxygen, as it is a reserve drug approved under the Emergency Use Authorization based on limited scientific evidence globally. In a revised advisory, it said the drug is not indicated in patients …

DGHS drops Ivermectin, Doxycycline from Covid-19 treatment; ICMR rules unchanged
3 years, 6 months ago

DGHS drops Ivermectin, Doxycycline from Covid-19 treatment; ICMR rules unchanged

India Today  

The Union Health Ministry and Family Welfare's directorate general of health services has issued revised guidelines to stop the use of Ivermectin and Doxycycline in Covid-19 treatment. Meanwhile, about Remdesivir, the DGHS guidelines said, "Remdesivir is a reserved drug approved by DCG under Emergency Use Authorization only based on limited scientific evidence globally. At a time when India is seeing …

Remdesivir production ramped up 10 times, govt discontinues state allocation
3 years, 6 months ago

Remdesivir production ramped up 10 times, govt discontinues state allocation

India Today  

The central government on Saturday informed that the production of remdesivir, used in the treatment of Covid patients, has been ramped up 10 times. The production of remdesivir has been ramped up from 33,000 vials per day on April 11, 2021 to 3,50,000 vials per day every day, Minister of State for Chemicals and Fertilizers Mansukh Mandaviya said on Saturday. …

Ensure No Wastage Of Genuine Remdesivir Injections: Madhya Pradesh High Court To Govt
3 years, 7 months ago

Ensure No Wastage Of Genuine Remdesivir Injections: Madhya Pradesh High Court To Govt

Live Law  

The Madhya Pradesh High Court on Monday directed the State Government to ensure that any stock of genuine Remdesivir injections does not go waste.The Bench of Chief Justice Mohd. The Madhya Pradesh High Court on Monday directed the State Government to ensure that any stock of genuine Remdesivir injections does not go waste. Rafiq and Justice Atul Sreedharan was hearing …

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 patients on home care should not take Remdesivir: AIIMS doctors
3 years, 7 months ago

Covid-19 patients on home care should not take Remdesivir: AIIMS doctors

India Today  

Covid-19 patients on home care should not take Remdesivir medication and they should get admitted to a hospital if the oxygen level drops below 94, AIIMS doctors advised on Saturday. Dr Neeraj, however, said that 80 per cent of infected patients experience very mild symptoms and suggested a repeat RT-PCR rest if the first test report comes negative. The decision …

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 …

WHO warns against use of Ivermectin for Covid-19 treatment
3 years, 7 months ago

WHO warns against use of Ivermectin for Covid-19 treatment

Hindustan Times  

The World Health Organisation has recommended against using Ivermectin to treat patients with coronavirus disease but the anti-parasitic medicine is widely prescribed by doctors in India for the same. @WHO recommends against the use of ivermectin for #COVID19 except within clinical trials,” said Dr Soumya Swaminathan, chief scientist, World Health Organisation in a tweet. She also quoted a statement from …

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: Consider Enhancing Supply Of Medical Oxygen & Remdesivir To Rajasthan: High Court Tells Centre
3 years, 7 months ago

Covid-19: Consider Enhancing Supply Of Medical Oxygen & Remdesivir To Rajasthan: High Court Tells Centre

Live Law  

The Rajasthan High Court on Friday urged the High Power Committee, constituted by the Central Government to deal with the supply of Oxygen and essential medicines to all States during the pandemic, to allot more Oxygen and Remdesivir injections to Rajasthan. We also request the high power committee to consider forenhancing the remdesivir injection and other life saving drugs tomeet …

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 …

Ensure Prompt Supply Of COVID Vaccines To Prevent A Possible Third Wave : Madras High Court To Centre, Vaccine Companies
3 years, 7 months ago

Ensure Prompt Supply Of COVID Vaccines To Prevent A Possible Third Wave : Madras High Court To Centre, Vaccine Companies

Live Law  

Taking up its own-motion petition relating to monitoring the COVID-19 response in the state of Tamil Nadu & Puducherry, the Madras High Court on Thursday made an appeal to the Centre and vaccine manufacturers to ensure prompt supply of vaccines to the state.The Court noted that State's allocation at present was 10.3 lakh units, out of which 7.65 lakh would …

MP govt plane carrying anti-viral drug Remdesivir crash-lands in Gwalior, all safe
3 years, 7 months ago

MP govt plane carrying anti-viral drug Remdesivir crash-lands in Gwalior, all safe

India Today  

Due to a technical snag, a Madhya Pradesh state airplane carrying a consignment of anti-viral drug Remdesivir crash-landed at Gwalior airport on Thursday evening. Captain Saeed Majid Akhtar and his fellow pilot Shivshankar Jaiswal were taken to Jaya Arogya Hospital for a check-up. The Madhya Pradesh government has deployed its aircraft for transportation of Remdesivir due to a shortage of …

Why insist on RTPCR test report to approve requisition for Remdesivir: HC asks Delhi govt, ICMR
3 years, 7 months ago

Why insist on RTPCR test report to approve requisition for Remdesivir: HC asks Delhi govt, ICMR

India TV News  

The Delhi High Court on Wednesday asked the Delhi government and the Indian Council of Medical Research why there was an insistence on RTPCR reports to approve requisitions for Remdesivir by hospitals or individuals if a doctor has prescribed the same. A bench of Justices Vipin Sanghi and Rekha Palli said that the court had earlier also taken note that …

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 …

Centralise Procurement, Allocation And Distribution Of Remdesivir - Bombay High Court To State Of Maharashtra
3 years, 7 months ago

Centralise Procurement, Allocation And Distribution Of Remdesivir - Bombay High Court To State Of Maharashtra

Live Law  

In a Sunday hearing, the Nagpur Bench of the Bombay High Court directed Chief Secretary of Health, Maharashtra, to take steps to centralise the system for the procurement, allocation and distribution of anti-viral drug Remdesivir, used for treating Covid-19 patients. The bench took judicial note of the shortfall in vials distributed to different districts of Maharashtra every day, based on …

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 …

Delhi High Court Directs Insurance Companies To Communicate Their Approval To Hospitals Within 30 To 60 Minutes To Ensure Discharge Of COVID Patients In Time
3 years, 7 months ago

Delhi High Court Directs Insurance Companies To Communicate Their Approval To Hospitals Within 30 To 60 Minutes To Ensure Discharge Of COVID Patients In Time

Live Law  

The Delhi High Court on Wednesday issued slew of directions on the availability of Remdesivir in an online portal, providing information on the availability of vacant beds capable of providing oxygen treatment and approval by insurance companies during discharge of covid 19 patients. Approval by Insurance companies during discharge of COVID-19 patients The Court directed Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority …

Release remdesivir seized by police for use in hospitals, HC tells Delhi govt
3 years, 7 months ago

Release remdesivir seized by police for use in hospitals, HC tells Delhi govt

India Today  

The Delhi High Court on Thursday directed the deputy commissioner of the AAP government's revenue department to issue orders for the release of Remdesivir, used in the treatment of Covid-19, as soon as the medicine is seized by the police from hoarders and black-marketeers. The order came after Kanwal Jeet Arora, the member-secretary of the Delhi State Legal Services Authority, …

'It appears Centre wants people to die', Delhi HC blasts Centre over new Remdesivir use protocol
3 years, 7 months ago

'It appears Centre wants people to die', Delhi HC blasts Centre over new Remdesivir use protocol

India TV News  

The Delhi High Court on Wednesday criticised the Centre over the new protocol on the use of Remdesivir for COVID-19 treatment. It appears the Centre was changing the protocol to reduce the shortage of the drug, the high court said. The Delhi High Court's sharp reaction came as it was hearing a plea by a lawyer who is suffering from …

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 …

COVID is a 'mild disease', less than 5% of patients need ventilator, says AIIMS chief Randeep Guleria
3 years, 7 months ago

COVID is a 'mild disease', less than 5% of patients need ventilator, says AIIMS chief Randeep Guleria

Firstpost  

Coronavirus is mostly a “mild disease” and there is no need to panic, AIIMS director Dr Randeep Guleria said at a press conference in Delhi on Sunday. The AIIMS director, appealing to the public not to hoard Remdesevir or oxygen cylinders at home, said 85 to 90 percent of people get only mild coronavirus infections. “About 85 to 90 percent …

Remdesivir Allocation Can Be Increased If Specific Request Received From Maharashtra : DGCI Tells Bombay High Court
3 years, 8 months ago

Remdesivir Allocation Can Be Increased If Specific Request Received From Maharashtra : DGCI Tells Bombay High Court

Live Law  

The Bombay High Court on Friday interacted with the Drug Controller General of India via video conferencing to discuss the issues related to the supply of Remdesivir drug for State of Maharshtra. During the hearing, Somani apprised the bench that despite an official capacity of 38 lakh vials per month, as on April 1, the seven Remdesivir manufacturers were producing …

COVID19 Patients Should Not Be Made To Run From Pillar To Post For Remdesivir : Bombay High Court
3 years, 8 months ago

COVID19 Patients Should Not Be Made To Run From Pillar To Post For Remdesivir : Bombay High Court

Live Law  

The Bombay High Court has directed the State to ensure that anti-viral drug Remdesivir – is made available to patients at the hospital/Covid Centre itself without forcing them to run pillar to post, through a helpline number which must be operational 24/7. The State is directed to consider granting permission to more laboratories to undertake the RT-PCR tests and Rapid …

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 …

Amid Scarcity, Higher Demand, Centre Hikes Allocation of Remdesivir Injections to States
3 years, 8 months ago

Amid Scarcity, Higher Demand, Centre Hikes Allocation of Remdesivir Injections to States

News 18  

With the prevailing Covid-19 crisis in the country which has led to an acute shortage of oxygen and Remdesivir – a crucial antiviral drug used for the virus’s treatment – the Centre on Saturday increased the allocation of the injections to 19 States/UTs till April 30. Karnataka Chief Minister B S Yediyurappa thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Home Minister …

Centre issues updated clinical guidance for management of COVID-19 patients
3 years, 8 months ago

Centre issues updated clinical guidance for management of COVID-19 patients

The Hindu  

The Union Health Ministry has issued an updated ‘Clinical Guidance for Management of Adult COVID-19 Patients’ recommending emergency use authorisation of remdesivir for patients with moderate to severe diseases, requiring supplemental oxygen, within 10 days of onset of symptoms. The guidelines issued by AIIMS, ICMR-COVID-19 National Task Force and the Joint Monitoring Group under the ministry stated that tocilizumab may …

Rajasthan Cabinet Reviews Covid Situation In State
3 years, 8 months ago

Rajasthan Cabinet Reviews Covid Situation In State

News 18  

The Rajasthan cabinet reviewed the Covid-19 situation and the shortage of oxygen and medicines in the state on Thursday and said the Centre should allocate oxygen to the states judiciously. The cabinet expressed concern over the shortage of medical oxygen and Remdesivir injections in the country and stressed on an equitable allocation of these to the states, according to the …

Reasonable Remdesivir Distribution Policy Needed, Sensitize & Educate Public To Break COVID Chain: Gujarat High Court To State Govt
3 years, 8 months ago

Reasonable Remdesivir Distribution Policy Needed, Sensitize & Educate Public To Break COVID Chain: Gujarat High Court To State Govt

Live Law  

Hearing the suo motu proceedings initiated by it to take stock of the surge in COVID-19 cases in the state of Gujarat, the Gujarat High Court on Tuesday asked the state Government to come up with Reasonable Remdesivir Distribution Policy. The state further submitted that the available Remdesivir injection with the State was first administered to: - The patients on …

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