Odisha government orders probe into 'fake' COVID-19 medicine circulation
The government of Odisha initiated an investigation against the circulation of 'fake' COVID-19 medicines and decided to take legal action against the same.
Jun 13, 2021, 09:22 AM IST
SC to hear plea seeking GST exemption on COVID-19 related drugs, medical equipment
The intervention application has been filed by an NGO, 'Public Policy Advocates', in the pending suo motu case by the apex court on the distribution of essential supplies and services during the pandemic.
Apr 30, 2021, 06:48 AM IST
Fusion Health Care launches COVID-19 drug Favipiravir and an immunity booster
The company has recently launched an Immunity Booster product under the brand name D`FEND. It consists of Vitamin C 1000 mg plus Zinc 10 mg, available in sugar-free orange flavour, in a tube of 20 effervescent tablets.
Aug 17, 2020, 13:17 PM IST
Glenmark defends price of its COVID-19 drug favipiravir version
Glenmark also denied making any claims that "favipiravir alone" is effective in treatment of mild-to-moderate COVID-19 patients.
Jul 21, 2020, 12:20 PM IST
Remdesivir, Tocilizumab, Favipiravir cannot be sold without medical prescription, says Drug Control department
The Delhi government's Drug Control Department on Friday (July 11, 2020) said that COVID-19 drug namely Remdesivir, Tocilizumab, Favipiravir should only be used for emergency purpose and directed the state drugs controller to keep a check on the selling of these medicines.
Jul 11, 2020, 08:42 AM IST
Glenmark gets India's nod for making favipiravir for COVID-19 treatment
The Mumbai-based company said the approval was part of India`s accelerated approval process and the drug was meant for "restricted emergency use," meaning patients must sign their consent before being treated by the drug.
Jun 20, 2020, 08:28 AM IST
