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TopicRemdesivir

Topic: Remdesivir

Hetero Labs in Hyderabad seeks nod from govt to market remdesivir, a potential Covid drug

Hetero Labs filed an application with the Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO) last week. The CDSCO may soon reach out to ICMR for suggestions.

Bangladesh becomes first in the world to sell generic version of remdesivir to treat Covid

Bangladesh can produce generic versions of patented drugs under WTO provisions that grant least developed countries a waiver from seeking licenses.

Every scientific success is built on a history of failures, Covid-19’s cure could be too

In science, establishing that something doesn’t work is as crucial as finding a solution. This is why most Covid-19 clinical trials are repurposing existing drugs.

ICMR to fast-track WHO’s Solidarity trial roll-out in India, test 4 treatments for Covid

The Solidarity trial is an international clinical trial launched on 18 March by WHO to compare untested treatment options for Covid-19.

Remdesivir to be made in India as 3 firms get nod from US drug-maker for generic version

Cipla, Hetero Labs, Jubilant Lifesciences & Mylan have now been allowed by remdesivir’s patent holder, Gilead, to produce the drug that has shown promise in Covid-19 treatment.

Jubilant Life Sciences first in India to announce pact with Gilead for Covid hope remdesivir

Under the licensing agreement, Jubilant will have the right to receive a technology transfer of the manufacturing process to scale up remdesivir production.

Govt asks pharma firms when remdesivir, the big hope against Covid, can be made in India

Drug has shown benefits in reducing recovery time for some patients, and the govt has asked companies if they’re in touch with Gilead Sciences for a licence.

Japan is set to approve remdesivir to treat coronavirus

The relatively quick move by Japan is expected days after the US authorised Gilead Sciences' remdesivir drug for emergency use on virus patients.

Remdesivir maker Gilead to expand production of drug most sought-after for Covid treatment

Gilead Sciences plans a global consortium of pharma firms for production. It says decision of partnership will depend on how fast the drug’s supply can be ramped up.

News channels mourn Rishi Kapoor, Rajdeep Sardesai examines ‘miracle cure’ on India Today

A quick take on what prime time TV news talked about.

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Why district judges almost never make it to India’s Supreme Court

Indian judiciary has a corrosive imbalance between the bar and the bench. Those who supervise the district judiciary do so without the lived experience that is essential for meaningful reform.

India’s merchandise exports to US rising month-on-month despite Trump tariffs, govt data shows

November exports to the US saw 10% growth from the previous month. Overall, in the first 8 months this fiscal, the merchandise exports to the US touched has touched $59bn.

US clears $686-mn package to breathe fresh life into Pakistani F-16s

Of the total package, $649 million will be utilised for additional hardware, software, and support services, and the remaining for Major Defence Equipment (MDE).

India’s top airline just handed sarkar the keys. That’s IndiGo’s real ‘crime’

Don’t blame misfortune. This is colossal incompetence and insensitivity. So bad, heads would have rolled even in the old PSU-era Indian Airlines and Air India.