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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 …

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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 …

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GST Council meeting on Friday; tax concession to 11 COVID drugs, bringing petrol and diesel under GST on cards
3 years, 3 months ago

GST Council meeting on Friday; tax concession to 11 COVID drugs, bringing petrol and diesel under GST on cards

Firstpost  

Tax rate on Amphotericin B, Tocilizumab was cut to ‘Nil’, while Remdesivir and Heparin was reduced to five percent in June 2021. New Delhi: The GST Council, chaired by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, will meet on Friday, which among other things may review tax rate of over four-dozen items and extend till 31 December, tax concessions on 11 COVID drugs. …

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WHO adds ‘lifesaving’ drugs for severely ill COVID-19 patients
3 years, 6 months ago

WHO adds ‘lifesaving’ drugs for severely ill COVID-19 patients

Al Jazeera  

The World Health Organization has added “lifesaving” interleukin-6 receptor blockers to its list of treatments for COVID-19 – only the second drugs to be recommended as effective against the disease – as the pandemic continues to accelerate across the world. “These drugs offer hope for patients and families who are suffering from the devastating impact of severe and critical COVID-19,” …

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GST slashed on COVID-19, black fungus medicines; 5% tax retained on vaccines
3 years, 6 months ago

GST slashed on COVID-19, black fungus medicines; 5% tax retained on vaccines

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: The GST Council on Saturday slashed tax rate on Covid-19 drugs such as Remdesivir and Tocilizumab as well as on medical oxygen and oxygen concentrators but ignored demands for reduction in taxes on vaccines. The Council, acting on the recommendation of a group of ministers from different states, cut to nil GST on Covid-19 drug Tocilizumab and black …

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COVID Drugs, Oxygen Concentrators, Ventilators To Carry 5% Tax As GST Council Slashes Rates
3 years, 6 months ago

COVID Drugs, Oxygen Concentrators, Ventilators To Carry 5% Tax As GST Council Slashes Rates

Live Law  

In its 44th meeting, the Goods and Services Tax council slashed the tax rates of several COVID drugs and essentials used in relation to pandemic control.The tax rates on medicines like Tocilizumab and Amphotericin B, used for treating Black Fungus, have been reduced from 5% to zero.Rates of Remdesivir and any other drug recommended by Ministry of Health and Family …

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Tight rules to get black fungus drugs in Andhra Pradesh
3 years, 7 months ago

Tight rules to get black fungus drugs in Andhra Pradesh

Deccan Chronicle  

Nellore: The procedure insisted upon by the medical and health department to obtain Amphotericin B injection to treat the dreaded black fungus has made it grueling for the desperate attendants of patients, forcing them to run from pillar to post for signatures of medical officers and senior officials in health and revenue departments. Each patient requires 42 vials of the …

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"If A Doctor Can't Administer Drug Due To Its Unavailability, They Cannot Be Held Responsible" Observes Bombay High Court
3 years, 7 months ago

"If A Doctor Can't Administer Drug Due To Its Unavailability, They Cannot Be Held Responsible" Observes Bombay High Court

Live Law  

The Bombay High Court on Thursday orally observed that doctors could not be held responsible for failing to administer covid-19 drugs to patients if the medicines were unavailable owing to their short supply. The Court clarified that it would not stand in the way of genuine complainants, but doctors can't be harassed merely because a particular drug could not be …

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DGHS issues COVID-19 treatment guidelines: Here is what document recommends on Remdesivir, Tocilizumab
3 years, 7 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 …

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RTI shows Gujarat received more live-saving drugs than Delhi, despite lower Covid caseload: Civil rights activist
3 years, 7 months ago

RTI shows Gujarat received more live-saving drugs than Delhi, despite lower Covid caseload: Civil rights activist

India Today  

An RTI has revealed that during the second Covid-19 wave, Gujarat with comparatively fewer Covid-19 cases, was showered with life-saving medications like Remdesivir and Tocilizumab as compared to states like Delhi, which was ravaged by the lethal virus. According to the findings of the RTI filed by Pune-based civil rights activist Prafful Sarda, Delhi which reported over 14 lakh Covid …

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Delhi High Court Seeks Centre's Response On How It Intends To Obtain Supply Of Tocilizumab Drug
3 years, 7 months ago

Delhi High Court Seeks Centre's Response On How It Intends To Obtain Supply Of Tocilizumab Drug

Live Law  

Observing that no assurance was given by Roche India, which enjoys the license of manufacturing Tocilizumab 400 mg, if any further stock can be supplied to India, the Delhi High Court on Thursday sought Centre's response on the demand of the said drug and how does the Centre intend to obtain the supplies of the said drug through Roche India …

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Delhi govt's expert panel to distribute Tocilizumab to hospitals with Covid patients
3 years, 7 months ago

Delhi govt's expert panel to distribute Tocilizumab to hospitals with Covid patients

India Today  

Delhi government has formed a three-member expert committee to streamline the distribution of Tocilizumab injections. The technical expert committee will not only set up a transparent system for time-bound distribution of Tocilizumab but also prevent indiscriminate use of the injection. Pulmonologist Dr MK Daga will chair the Delhi government's expert committee. Here is the process through which Tocilizumab injections can …

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Over 1,600 Oxygen Concentrators Received Till Date in Rajasthan: Health Minister
3 years, 7 months ago

Over 1,600 Oxygen Concentrators Received Till Date in Rajasthan: Health Minister

News 18  

Rajasthan Health Minister Raghu Sharma said the state government has received a total of 1,670 oxygen concentrators of 5 litres and 10 litres per minute capacity till Tuesday amid an urgent need of the life-saving gas for severely ill Covid-19 patients. Sharma said that out of the total oxygen concentrators that they had received, 740 were received through global expressions …

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Delhi HC Directs Centre, Delhi Govt To Take Immediate Steps To Ensure Transparent Allocation, Distribution Of Tocilizumab Doses To States/UTs
3 years, 8 months ago

Delhi HC Directs Centre, Delhi Govt To Take Immediate Steps To Ensure Transparent Allocation, Distribution Of Tocilizumab Doses To States/UTs

Live Law  

The Delhi High Court on Monday directed the Centre and the Delhi Government to take immediate steps to ensure that the Tocilizumab doses received by tonight and May 15 are allocated and distributed transparently in a timely and efficient manner to all States and Union Territories for administration of patients who are in dire need of the same. Moreover, the …

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Delhi High Court Calls For High Level Meeting For Assessing Demand, Modalities For Importing And Supply Of Tocilizumab In India
3 years, 8 months ago

Delhi High Court Calls For High Level Meeting For Assessing Demand, Modalities For Importing And Supply Of Tocilizumab In India

Live Law  

Delhi High Court on Thursday called for a high level meeting for assessing the demand for Tocilizumab in India and also to discuss the modalities for import and supply of the drug as per the expected demand and further logistics for its placing orders.A single judge bench comprising of Justice Pratibha Singh was dealing with a petition filed by brother …

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'India Not A Country For Foreign Drug Companies To Make Profits': Bombay High Court Asks Why Local Alternatives Are Not Publicised Enough
3 years, 8 months ago

'India Not A Country For Foreign Drug Companies To Make Profits': Bombay High Court Asks Why Local Alternatives Are Not Publicised Enough

Live Law  

The Bombay High Court on Thursday asked why the Union and State Government didn't publicise alternatives to imported drugs used for treating Covid-19 patients. The bench heard a clutch of PILs on Covid-19 management in the State, when advocate Rejesh Inamdar for a petitioner, pointed out how patients were dying due to the non-availability of investigational drugs like Tocilizumab and …

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'No big outbreak' of Covid-triggered black fungus infection, says NITI Aayog member V K Paul
3 years, 8 months ago

'No big outbreak' of Covid-triggered black fungus infection, says NITI Aayog member V K Paul

India Today  

Mucormycosis, a fungal infection, is being found in Covid-19 patients and largely in cases of those who are diabetic but there is "no big outbreak", Niti Aayog Member V K Paul said on Friday. Addressing a press conference here, Paul said, "The fungal infection called mucormycosis is being found in patients of Covid-19 disease. Paul said drugs that suppress the …

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COVID- Delhi High Court Issue Directions To Ensure Immediate Availability Of Tocilizumab For Critically Ill Patients
3 years, 8 months ago

COVID- Delhi High Court Issue Directions To Ensure Immediate Availability Of Tocilizumab For Critically Ill Patients

Live Law  

While observing that the lack of supplies from foreign shores and no local manufacturing of the covid drug Tocilizumab is completely unacceptable in the pandemic situation, the Delhi High Court on Monday issued slew of directions for its availability in India. A single judge bench comprising of Justice Pratibha M Singh directed the Centre to inform the Court about the …

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Why Centre Not Considering Compulsory Licensing For COVID Drugs Like Remdesivir, Tocilizumab? Supreme Court Asks
3 years, 8 months ago

Why Centre Not Considering Compulsory Licensing For COVID Drugs Like Remdesivir, Tocilizumab? Supreme Court Asks

Live Law  

The Supreme Court on Friday asked the Central Government why it was not considering invoking the powers under the Patents Act for compulsory licensing or government authorized use for drugs like Remdesivir, Tocilizumab, Favipiravar, which are used for treating COVID-19 patients.A bench comprising Justices DY Chandrachud, L Nageswara Rao and S Ravindra Bhat raised the query while considering. The Supreme …

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Plea In SC Seeks Authorisation For Use Of Remdesivir, Favipiravir and Tocilizumab For Govt. Purposes And/Or Grant Compulsory Licenses For Their Patents
3 years, 8 months ago

Plea In SC Seeks Authorisation For Use Of Remdesivir, Favipiravir and Tocilizumab For Govt. Purposes And/Or Grant Compulsory Licenses For Their Patents

Live Law  

An Application has been filed in the suo moto matter before the Supreme Court pertaining to the COVID-19 crisis in the country seeking directions to issue authorization for using the patents for government purpose and/or notifying grant of Compulsory Licenses under Patents Act for patent covering drugs Remdesivir, Favipiravir and Tocilizumab. Filed by Jan Swasthya Abhiyan of the Drug Price …

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Mamata writes to Modi about shortage of vaccines and essential medicines, blames outsiders for increase in COVID cases in West Bengal
3 years, 8 months ago

Mamata writes to Modi about shortage of vaccines and essential medicines, blames outsiders for increase in COVID cases in West Bengal

The Hindu  

With the COVID-19 pandemic assuming alarming proportions in West Bengal, Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee wrote to Prime Minister Narendra Modi in connection with the second wave of infection. Mamata also reminded the Prime Minister that on February 24 she had requested that he “allow the State to purchase vaccination doses directly with State funds” so it could launch a “massive …

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Don't Deny Remdesivir To Covid Patients Admitted In Non- Covid Hospitals : Bombay High Court
3 years, 8 months ago

Don't Deny Remdesivir To Covid Patients Admitted In Non- Covid Hospitals : Bombay High Court

Live Law  

Earlier this week, the Nagpur Bench of the Bombay High Court passed pertinent directions to deal with the city's crumbling health infrastructure owing to the exponential surge in Covid-19 cases, specifically on the non-availability of anti-viral drugs Tocilizumab and Remdesivir, oxygen supply, and beds. The details of the availability of Tocilizumab Injections with the pharmacists shall be made available on …

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Novartis, Roche Team Up to Produce Covid-19-linked Pneumonia Drug
3 years, 8 months ago

Novartis, Roche Team Up to Produce Covid-19-linked Pneumonia Drug

News 18  

Novartis announced Thursday it will join forces with fellow Swiss pharmaceutical giant Roche to produce tocilizumab, a drug being tested for its effectiveness against Covid-19-linked pneumonia. The new tocilizumab deal will see Roche’s manufacturing expertise transferred to the Novartis Drug Substance Singapore production site during the second quarter of 2021. “Novartis is fully committed to collaborating with Roche in offering …

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Timely treatment with tocilizumab likely to improve clinical outcomes in severe COVID-19 patients, finds study
4 years, 2 months ago

Timely treatment with tocilizumab likely to improve clinical outcomes in severe COVID-19 patients, finds study

Firstpost  

The drug is already approved and is used for the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis, an autoimmune disease that leads to joint inflammation and pain Patients with severe COVID-19 are likely to have short-term mortality rates between 35 percent to 62 percent, according to a study published in the journal JAMA Internal Medicine. A group of researchers at US’ Birmingham and …

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