Can Avigan Bite Into Buzzing Indian Favipiravir Market?
Executive Summary
Fujifilm Toyama’s favipiravir may be relatively late on the Indian market,but local partner Dr Reddy’s believes that the large amount of safety data and superior shelf life of the product will hold it in good stead amid heightened competition. Local manufacturing could also help Dr Reddy’s pare the price differential with other versions.
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