Bharat Biotech begins direct supply of COVAXIN to 14 states
Bharat Biotech has commenced direct supply of its C-19 vaccine ‘COVAXIN’ to 14 states, including Delhi and Maharashtra, with effect from May 1, according to the company’s Joint Managing Director…
Govt Job for Pharmacists in Zilla Parishad
As the number of patients under C-19 has increased in Satara district, the following vacancies have been filled on contract and temporary basis in DCHC / DCH / CCC will…
U.S. based Acasti Pharma to buy Indian origin pharma firm Grace
U.S. based Acasti Pharma Inc has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Hyderabad and New Jersey – based Grace Therapeutics in a sign of continued deal activity in the pharmaceuticals space amid rising concerns…
India’s Cipla to make and sell Eli Lilly’s baricitinib to treat Covid-19
Indian drugmaker Cipla Ltd said on Monday, it had entered into a licensing agreement with U.S. company Eli Lilly and Co to make and sell Lilly’s arthritis drug baricitinib for the treatment of Covid-19 patients. The agreement…
At Rs 700-Rs 1,500, Price Of Covid Vaccine In India’s Private Sector Among Costliest
MUMBAI : From Rs 250, the cost of vaccines in the private sector has shot up by up to six times. It now ranges from Rs 700-900 for Covishield manufactured…
No Judicial Interference Needed In Covid-19 Vaccine Policy: Centre Tells SC
New Delhi : In a late night affidavit submitted in the Supreme Court, the Centre defended its Covid vaccination policy, which has been criticised for differential pricing, shortage of doses, and…
Govt Job for fresher Pharmacists at Office of the CDMPHO
The eligible candidates (fresher / retired) are encouraged to apply for the different positions for filling up of the following posts on daily wage basis in Jharsuguda district for providing…
Covid-19: WHO approves emergency use of China’s Sinopharm Covid-19 vaccine
The World Health Organisation (WHO) on Friday approved the Chinese Sinopharm Covid-19 vaccine for emergency use, paving the way for it to be rolled out globally. The Sinopharm vaccine is produced by Beijing Bio-Institute of Biological…
Delhi HC Asks Centre To Hold Meeting With Roche To Ensure Immediate Supply Of Tocilizumab
New Delhi : In view of the “acute shortage” of Tocilizumab which is prescribed to a large number of COVID-19 patients, the Delhi High Court has directed the Union Health Ministry…
Govt Agency To Distribute Remdesivir To All Hospitals
Jaipur : The state government has issued an order that Remdesivir and other drugs will be distributed to private and government hospitals through state-run Rajasthan Medical Services Corporation Limited (RMSCL)…
