India to import 4.5 lakh vials of Remdesivir to plug shortage; 75,000 arriving today

Gilead will dispatch 75,000 to 1,00,00 vials in the next one or two days. Further, 100,000 will also be supplied before or by May 15. EVA Pharma will supply 10,000 vials initially, followed by 50,000 every 15 days or till July

Gilead will dispatch 75,000 to 1,00,00 vials in the next one or two days. Further, 100,000 will also be supplied before or by May 15, the government statement said. EVA Pharma will supply 10,000 vials initially, followed by 50,000 every 15 days or till July. As India faces severe shortage of Remdesivir, which is a critical injection for Covid-19 patients, the government is trying to ramp up the domestic production capacity as well.