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DCGI expert panel to review Phase 3 data of Bharat Biotech's Covaxin today

The Subject Expert Committee (SEC) under the drug regulator will discuss reviewing the Phase III data of Bharat Biotech's Covaxin today

US govt to invest over $3 billion for Covid-19 antiviral medicines

The US government is investing more than $3 billion to accelerate the development and manufacturing of antiviral medicines to treat Covid-19

Biophore applies for DCGI emergency-use approval for Covid treatment drug

Biophore India Pharmaceuticals on Friday said it has applied to the Drugs Controller General of India (DCGI) for obtaining emergency-use approval for Aviptadil, used in Covid treatment

Glenmark Pharma releases interim data from PMS study on Favipiravir

Glenmark Pharmaceuticals announced interim data of 503 patients from its Post Marketing Surveillance (PMS) study on Favipiravir in India

Centre allocates additional 19,420 vials of Amphotericin-B to States, UTs

In view of the rising black fungus cases, the Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers on Tuesday informed that it has allocated 19,420 additional vials of Amphotericin-B to various States and UTs

Probe ordered into Andhra 'ayurvedic Covid cure'; samples sent for analysis

The Nellore District Administration on Friday stopped the distribution of a "herbal medicine" that is being given as a 'cure for Covid-19' by an ayurvedic practitioner in Krishnapatnam village

Early diagnosis of black fungus key, take only prescribed steroids: LNJP MD

"People should take steroids only if prescribed by doctors. The steroid should not be used for more than 10 days during COVID treatment," Dr Suresh said.

Total number of Covid vaccine doses administered in India surpasses 190 mn

The cumulative number of Covid-19 vaccine doses administered in the country has surpassed 190 million, the Union Health Ministry said on Thursday

Black fungus: Andhra govt to purchase 15,000 vials of Amphotericin B

Andhra Pradesh government has placed orders for purchasing 15,000 vials of Amphotericin B injection to treat persons infected with black fungus or Mucormycosis

Delhi govt sets up panel for distribution of Amphotericin-B injection

The drug is used in the treatment of black fungus or mucormycosis and is currently in short supply

Remdesivir may be dropped soon for treatment of Covid patients: Dr Rana

"All the experimental medicines, be plasma therapy (which is now discontinued) or Remdesivir, all of them may be dropped soon as there is no such evidence of its functioning," said Dr Rana

Fire breaks out at pharma godown in Indore; Covid-19 medicines destroyed

Medicines and medical equipment worth Rs 20-25 lakhs used for the treatment of Covid-19 patients were destroyed in a fire that broke out at a pharmaceutical godown in Indore on Sunday

Rajnath Singh to release first batch of DRDO's 2DG Covid medicine today

The first batch of the 2-deoxy-D-glucose (2-DG) drug developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) for treatment of Covid-19 will be released by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh

Delhi Police probes distribution of Covid-19 meds, questions politicians

Delhi Police conducted an inquiry on the direction of the High Court regarding allegations against politicians across political parties on the alleged illegal distribution of Covid-19 medicines

DRDO to launch 2DG medicine for treating Covid-19 patients next week

The first batch of 10,000 doses of 2DG medicine for treating COVID-19 patients would be launched early next week, informed Defence Research and Development Organisation officials on Friday

Lilly signs 3 pacts to expand availability of baricitinib for Covid patient

Eli Lilly has issued additional royalty-free, non-exclusive voluntary licenses to Dr Reddy's Ltd, MSN Laboratories and Torrent Pharmaceuticals

Covid-19: Uttarakhand to distribute Ivermectin tablets to all residents

The Uttarakhand Government has ordered officials for mass distribution of Ivermectin tablets to all residents as a preventive medicine against the spread of Covid-19, a senior official said.

Coronavirus vaccine in India: Key updates of last 24 hours you need to know

India's most socioeconomically backward states may have to spend as much as 30% of their health budgets to procure Covid-19 vaccines for their populations

Regular ivermectin use may cut risk of contracting Covid-19, claims study

According to a review of available data by researcher, the medicine can help end the pandemic

Cipla inks pact with Eli Lilly to produce, sell Covid-19 treatment drug

Drug major Cipla on Monday said it has inked a pact with US-based Eli Lilly and Company to manufacture and produce baricitinib in the country for the treatment of Covid-19