Pfizer oral pill for Covid-19 gets US FDA approval
Company to increase production of Paxlovid from 80 million to 120 million courses of treatment in 2022; plans to launch worldwide with voluntary licenses to other manufacturers
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55 Indian pharma cos capable of mRNA vaccines
Almost every major Indian pharmaceutical company, including Cipla, Dr Reddy’s, Sun Pharma and Biocon, are on the list of companies which can produce mRNA Covid-19 vaccines
Coming soon! Oral pills to treat Covid-19
Pfizer's Paxlovid shows 90% efficacy, while much hyped MSD's Molnupiravir is less effective.
Vaccine cos, scientists in war mode to tame Omicron coronavirus
The quartet of vaccine-makers from the western world are ascertaining the need to tweak their vaccines for the Omicron, whereas WHO states it is too early to comment on its virulence.
Sun, Dr Reddy’s in Pfizer Covid-19 drug windfall
US company gives voluntary licence to the Medicines Patent Pool for supply to 95 low and middle income countries.
Mix and match vaccines, says Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw
In an exclusive conversation with Fortune India, the executive chairperson of Biocon says India should immediately start mixing and matching existing vaccines to accelerate the vaccination drive.
Scarcity-hit India looks for imported vaccines
At a time when the entire world is frantically trying to procure more vaccine doses, it is going to be a protracted struggle for India.
Godrej’s hot bet on cold storage
The Covid-19 pandemic has amplified the importance of cold-chain infrastructure, and Godrej Appliances’ medical refrigeration business is making the most of the opportunity.
Covid-19 vaccine: How ready is India’s supply chain?
As India starts the second phase of its Covid-19 vaccine deployment, the question on the viability of its supply chain network, and its cold storage capability, has become more pertinent than ever.
How Godrej joined the global vaccination drive
Godrej & Boyce has built an array of made-in-India ultra-low temperature freezers for the world.
