New Delhi: Dr Reddy’s Laboratories on Friday (May 14, 2021) introduced that Russian COVID-19 vaccine Sputnik V will cost ₹995.40 + 5% GST per dose in India and the worth of vaccines produced within the nation could also be decrease.
As per a press launch by Dr Reddy’s Laboratories the primary consignment of imported doses of the Sputnik V vaccine that landed in India on May 1 obtained regulatory clearance from the Central Drugs Laboratory, Kasauli, on May 13.
As a part of a restricted pilot, the delicate launch of the vaccine has commenced and the primary dose of the vaccine was administered in Hyderabad on Friday.
Imported doses of Sputnik V #COVID19 vaccine are presently priced at Rs 948 + 5% GST per dose, with the opportunity of a cheaper price level when native provide begins: Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories pic.twitter.com/bEowM6ZhZY
— ANI (@ANI) May 14, 2021
“The first consignment of imported doses of the Sputnik V vaccine landed in India on May 1, and received regulatory clearance from the Central Drugs Laboratory, Kasauli, on May 13, 2021,” the corporate added.
The Russian vaccine was given emergency use authorisation (EUA) by the Drugs Controller General of India (DCGI) in April.
“Further consignments of imported doses are expected over the upcoming months. Subsequently, supply of the Sputnik V vaccine will commence from Indian manufacturing partners,” Dr Reddy’s stated.
The Dr Reddy’s Laboratories is working carefully with its six different manufacturing companions in India to fulfill regulatory necessities to guarantee clean and well timed provide.
“With the rising cases in India, vaccination is our most effective tool in our battle against Covid-19. Contributing to the vaccination drive in India is our biggest priority right now to help Indians be healthy and safe,” stated G.V. Prasad, Co-Chairman and Managing Director.
(With Agency Inputs)
