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Maharashtra Health Minister Rajesh Tope has said that price of the anti-viral drug Remdesivir, which is also used in the treatment of COVID-19, should be reduced to Rs 1,200-Rs 1,300. He also said that the companies manufacturing the anti-viral drug should double the production.
The Minister said that companies that produce Remdesivir should also double their production.
Speaking to the media he said, “Companies manufacturing anti-viral drug Remdesivir should double the production and decrease its Maximum Retail Price (MRPs) to Rs 1200- Rs1300.” Remdisivir is reportedly being sold between Rs 2,400-6,000. The injection is being sold in the black market at even higher prices.
