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19 May, 6 tweets, 4 min read
The Modi government has asked pharmaceutical companies in the country to start preparing for the third wave of COVID-19 and stock up key drugs in a span of the next two-three months. #COVID19
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The Department of Pharmaceuticals, India’s drug regulator, held a meeting in this regard on Tuesday. The Indian Drug Manufacturers Association, the Federation of Pharma Entrepreneurs, and the Bulk Drug Manufacturers Association were present in the meeting. #CoronaSecondWave Image
In the meeting, the Department of Pharmaceuticals directed pharmaceutical companies to increase the production of the antiviral drug Remdesivir, which is being widely used to treat COVID-19 patients across India. #Remedisivir
Reportedly, the government is also looking to discuss with patent-holding companies such as Gilead if they can allow voluntary licensing of Remdesivir to Indian manufacturers for the time being. #India #COVID19 Image
Meanwhile, pharmaceutical companies across India are now boosting their production of the antifungal drug Amphotericin B in view of the rising Black fungus cases. However, it would take at least 15-30 days for the fresh produce to enter the market. #BlackFungus #CoronavirusIndia Image
To note, India registered 2.67 lakh fresh infections and 4,529 fatalities - its highest daily death toll in the pandemic in the last 24 hours. However, only 3% of India's population remains fully vaccinated. #COVID19 #CoronaPandemic Image

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