Hetero, Cipla's Remdesivirs Hit India Market, 'Surplus' Envisaged By August
Prices Well Below $100/vial
Executive Summary
Gilead licensees Hetero and Cipla introduce remdesivir, the antiviral seen as a potential treatment for COVID-19, in India. Pricing plans will be closely watched and supplies in the country are expected to stabilize soon, possibly turning to a surplus situation in several months.
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