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)…

Govt Job for Pharmacist at ESIC Hospital

Employees State Insurance Corporation of India is an integrated social security system tailored to provide social protection to workers, immediate dependent or family, in the organised sector, in contingencies, such…

Remdesivir Sold At 10 Times MRP, 10 Arrested

Bengaluru: At least 10 people have been arrested in the city for selling antiviral drug Remdesivir on the black market. The suspects, who include medical representatives, hospital employees and a nursing…

After US nod, EU, NZ too ready to discuss waiver of IPR on vaccines

The Biden administration‘s backing for talks on Agreement on Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights (TRIPS) flexibility for vaccines at WTO has prodded others such as the European Union, a key opponent, out of…