Pandemic Perspectives: Remdesivir, Favipiravir’s Eventful Journeys In India A Year On
Executive Summary
COVID-19 doesn't seem to be going away any time soon and antivirals remdesivir and favipiravir remain part of the treatment armamentarium. “Safety inventories” are in place for remdesivir in India, while a key physician anticipates an uptick in the use of favipiravir amid a surge in cases in some parts of the country.
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