Dr Reddy’s dispatches Avigan (Favipiravir) tablets in India

Dr Reddy’s dispatches Avigan (Favipiravir) tablets in India

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  • Post By : Kumar Jeetendra

  • Source: PTI

  • Date: 19 Aug,2020

Dr Reddy’s Laboratories on August 19 announced the launch of Avigan (Favipiravir) pills, used for treating mild to moderate COVID-19 sufferers in India.

Dr Reddy’s stated Avigan was approved by the Drugs Controller General of India (DCGI) for treating patients with moderate to medium COVID-19.

“The need for high efficacy and quality, affordability and improved disease control are essential priorities for us. We think that Avigan would offer an effective treatment alternative to the COVID-19 affected sufferers in India,” M Ramana, CEO, Branded Markets (India and Emerging Markets), Dr Reddy’s Laboratories, stated.

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