To tackle the increase in demand for remdesivir in India amidst the second wave of COVID-19, Gilead Sciences is helping local licensees to scale up production of the product, including by providing API supplies. The company is also donating at least 450,000 vials of the Veklury brand “to help address the immediate needs of Indian patients.”
Gilead Sciences, Inc. has announced measures to help Indian remdesivir licensees to rapidly scale up production of the productin response to the increase in COVID-19 cases in India. The company is also donating at least 450,000 vials of the branded Veklury version “to help address the immediate needs of Indian patients.”
Chief commercial officer Johanna Mercier commented, “Our immediate focus is to help address the needs of patients in India who...
Amneal has marked its entry into China after receiving its first product approval in the market. Meanwhile, the firm has also outlined US approvals for two generics currently suffering from shortages.
Avoiding disaster at the beginning of the pandemic and offering a pro-active supply chain blueprint should position the generics industry well for an onshoring debate in Congress, but a look back at March 2020 is a reminder that even small policy shifts can have a big impact.
After US President Joe Biden launched a review of the country’s API supply chain, the task force has reported back with key vulnerabilities that contribute to drug shortages and supply risks during a global public health emergency. According to the report, the lack of geographic diversity and dependence on foreign nations and anti-competitive actions by foreign nations are key areas of concern.
Nichi-Iko says that remediation activities at its Toyama plant in the wake of a suspension over GMP violations mean that there may be delays to supply.
Avoiding disaster at the beginning of the pandemic and offering a pro-active supply chain blueprint should position the generics industry well for an onshoring debate in Congress, but a look back at March 2020 is a reminder that even small policy shifts can have a big impact.
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Teva and Biocon Biologics have become the latest firms to sign up to the Biosimilars Forum industry association in the US.
