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New Delhi : Considering the requirement of Remdesivir in every state and ensuring its adequate availability, Union Chemicals & Fertilisers Minister D V Sadananda Gowda on May 16, 2021, announced the allocation of Remdesivir made up to May 23, 2021. Substantial increase has been made in overall production and allocation of Remdesivir , he added.
In a letter addressed to all States by Department of Pharmaceuticals and Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, it was mentioned that in continuation of the allocation plan of Remdesivir drug for the period April 21 to May 16, 2021, communicated by D.O of even number issued on May 7, 2021, an updated allocation plan valid for period of April 21, to May 23, 2021, is prepared jointly by Department of Pharmaceuticals and Ministry of Health and Family Welfare.
The allotment has been made for the States/UTs and State Governments and UTs have been asked to monitor proper distribution within the State/UT covering government and private hospitals as appropriate and in line with judicious use, according to a PIB release.
State governments / UTs have been advised to place adequate purchase orders with the marketing companies immediately, if they have not already done so, for the quantity that they want to purchase out of allocation for the State/ UT as per supply chain in close coordination with liaison officers of the companies. The coordination with private distribution channel in the state could also be made.
