DNA Exclusive: Frantic search for Remdesivir on as black marketeers hoard stocks amid COVID emergency
Zee News Editor-in-Chief Sudhir Chaudhary on Monday (April 26) discussed how and why the COVID drug Remdesivir has become hard to come by and whether the drug is as good as it is being touted.
Apr 26, 2021, 23:55 PM IST
DNA: Why so much chaos for Remdesivir?
Delhi Police arrested at least four people for alleged black marketing of Remdesivir, an injection prescribed for COVID-19 patients with critical illness. The drug is reported to be out of stock in many hospitals and is being sold in the black market at highly inflated prices.
Apr 26, 2021, 23:18 PM IST
COVID-19 surge: Karnataka mulls import of 2 lakh Remdesivir vials, increase ventilators availability by 10 times
With demand shooting up for Remdesivir following the alarming rise in COVID-19 cases in the state, Karnataka is contemplating importing two lakh vials of the anti-viral drug. The state is also in touch with private manufacturers to supply Remdesivir.
Apr 23, 2021, 23:27 PM IST
Allow Remdesivir imports, airlift oxygen: Maharashtra CM Uddhav Thackeray urges PM Modi in virtual meeting
Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray said that Maharashtra needs 70,000vials of Remdesivir every day but is getting only27,000.
Apr 23, 2021, 19:19 PM IST
Oxygen, Beds, ventilators, medicines and now patients beg for Remdesivir; Watch report
India is currently battling second wave of Coronavirus. The medical infrastructure is on the brink of collapse as the influx of patients and demand of oxygen, beds and medicines soars all time high. Centre, State, local administration failed to provide basic facilities to the people and now life saver drug Remdesivir has been sold in black market for more than rs 70,000 a dose. Watch this special report.
Apr 23, 2021, 15:12 PM IST
Don't take Remdesivir at home; advises Ministry of Health!
In wake of the COVID-19 surge, the ministry has said that 'Please remember that Remdesivir must not be administered in-home settings for COVID-19 treatment and its irrational use leads to a shortage to critical patients who really need the drug.'
Apr 23, 2021, 14:55 PM IST
Twitter users, this website will help you find oxygen, hospital beds, and more near you
Many people have successfully found access to hospital beds, oxygen cylinders, plasma and Remdesivir injections for their loved ones with the help of Twitter.
Apr 22, 2021, 21:31 PM IST
Google searches for ‘oxygen cylinder’, ‘Remdesivir’ surge with rising Covid-19 cases
With Covid-19 cases spiking in India, there has been an increased demand for oxygen cylinders and ‘Remdesivir’ injections. Both have become elixirs amid the pandemic, and in their search, people are flocking to Google.
Apr 22, 2021, 18:32 PM IST
Centre ramps up Remdesivir production to 74 lakh vials per month, as demand surges
The Central government announced that production capacity of Remdesivir will be ramped up from a current level of 38 lakh vials per month to 74 lakh vials per month.
Apr 21, 2021, 23:12 PM IST
COVID-19: How much oxygen needed for a life? When should one consult a doctor?
Several doctors and experts advised against unnecessary use of oxygen for COVID patients.
Apr 21, 2021, 20:16 PM IST
Don't consider Remdesivir to be a magic bullet against COVID-19: AIIMS Chief Randeep Guleria
Dr Trehan of Medanta also shared similar views about the usage of Remdesivir. He said that the drug is not a ‘Rambaan’ against COVID.
Apr 21, 2021, 18:53 PM IST
Noida man arrested for black marketing Remdesivir drug, 105 vials seized
The Noida Police on Wednesday said they have arrested a man allegedly involved in black marketing of Remdesivir amid a shortage of the crucial drug in market due to COVID-19 pandemic.
Apr 21, 2021, 17:57 PM IST
Mumbai woman buys fake Remdesivir drug via social media, duped of Rs 18000
As demand for the anti-viral drug Remdesivir continues to rise, there are several reports of adulterated medicines being sold.
Apr 21, 2021, 16:52 PM IST
Amid worsening COVID-19 situation, Govt waives import duty on Remdesivir API, injections and specific inputs
Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal tweeted, "In line with PM Narendra Modi`s priority to ensure affordable medical care for COVID-19 patients, imports of Remdesivir API, injection and specific inputs have been made import duty free. This should increase supply and reduce cost thus providing relief to patients."
Apr 21, 2021, 07:45 AM IST
Remdesivir, Plasma therapy limited role in treating COVID-19, says AIIMS chief Randeep Guleria
The AIIMS director stressed that Remdesivir injections should be administered to only critical COVID-19 infected patients.
Apr 19, 2021, 17:09 PM IST
If I found coronavirus, will put it in Devendra Fadnavis' mouth: Shiv Sena MLA
The row between Shiv Sena and Bhartiya Janata Party (BJP) over Remdesivir supply in Maharashtra takes an ugly turn with the ruling party MLA claiming that if he finds the novel coronavirus he will put it in former Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis' mouth.
Apr 19, 2021, 16:24 PM IST
COVID-19: Delhi to monitor procurement, distribution of medical oxygen, Remdesivir
"The Delhi government will now directly oversee the entire procurement and distribution process of both Remdesivir injections and medical oxygen to ensure adequate treatment for corona patients in Delhi," CMO office tweeted.
Apr 19, 2021, 15:59 PM IST
COVID-19: Jharkhand seeks Centre's permission to import Remdesivir from Bangladesh
The Jharkhand government sought permission from the Centre to import 50,000 vials of the COVID-19 drug from a Bangladeshi pharmaceuticals company.
Apr 19, 2021, 06:52 AM IST
COVID-19: Four arrested in Maharashtra for selling liquid paracetamol in empty Remdesivir bottles
Maharashtra's Baramati police busted a gang and arrested four people for selling liquid paracetamol in empty vials of Remedisvir for which they charged around Rs 35000.
Apr 17, 2021, 17:16 PM IST
Black marketing of COVID-19 medicine Remdesivir busted in Kanpur
Earlier this week officials of the MI unit while working on inputs related to a suspicious group, learnt that COVID-19 medicine Remdevisir is being sold in black by some individuals.
Apr 16, 2021, 00:05 AM IST
