<p>Amid a surge in Covid-19 cases in the country, the Centre has banned the export of the anti-viral drug Remdesivir.</p>.<p>"Government of India has prohibited the exports of Injection Remdesivir and Remdesivir Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (API) till the situation improves," a statement from the government said on Sunday.</p>.<p>The government took this decision to ensure easy access of Remdesivir to infected patients and hospitals.</p>.<p>The government also advised all domestic manufactures of Remdesivir to display on their website, details of their stockists/distributors to facilitate access to the drug.</p>.<p>Drugs inspectors and other officers have been directed to verify stocks and check their malpractices and also take other effective actions to curb hoarding and black marketing, the statement said.</p>.<p><strong>Read: <a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/national/pm-modi-asks-people-to-set-up-micro-containment-zones-as-covid-19-cases-mount-973174.html">PM Modi asks people to set up micro containment zones as Covid-19 cases mount</a></strong></p>.<p>"The State Health Secretaries will review this with the Drug Inspectors of the respective States/UTs.The Department of Pharmaceuticals has been in contact with the domestic manufacturers to ramp up the production of Remdesivir," the statement said.</p>.<p>"India is witnessing a recent surge in Covid-19 cases. As on April 11, there are 11.08 lakh active Covid-19 cases and they are steadily increasing. This has led to a sudden spike in demand for Injection Remdesivir used in the treatment of Covid-19 patients. There is a potential of a further increase in this demand in the coming days," the statement added.</p>.<p>Seven Indian companies are producing Injection Remdesivir under a voluntary licensing agreement with M/s. Gilead Sciences, USA. They have an installed capacity of about 38.80 lakh units per month.</p>.<p>Several hospitals witnessed a shortage of Remdesivir, considered a key anti-viral drug in the fight against Covid-19, especially in adult patients with severe complications. Even in some places public staged a protest over the crisis due to a shortage of drug as there have also been cases of hoarding and black marketing. </p>
<p>Amid a surge in Covid-19 cases in the country, the Centre has banned the export of the anti-viral drug Remdesivir.</p>.<p>"Government of India has prohibited the exports of Injection Remdesivir and Remdesivir Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (API) till the situation improves," a statement from the government said on Sunday.</p>.<p>The government took this decision to ensure easy access of Remdesivir to infected patients and hospitals.</p>.<p>The government also advised all domestic manufactures of Remdesivir to display on their website, details of their stockists/distributors to facilitate access to the drug.</p>.<p>Drugs inspectors and other officers have been directed to verify stocks and check their malpractices and also take other effective actions to curb hoarding and black marketing, the statement said.</p>.<p><strong>Read: <a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/national/pm-modi-asks-people-to-set-up-micro-containment-zones-as-covid-19-cases-mount-973174.html">PM Modi asks people to set up micro containment zones as Covid-19 cases mount</a></strong></p>.<p>"The State Health Secretaries will review this with the Drug Inspectors of the respective States/UTs.The Department of Pharmaceuticals has been in contact with the domestic manufacturers to ramp up the production of Remdesivir," the statement said.</p>.<p>"India is witnessing a recent surge in Covid-19 cases. As on April 11, there are 11.08 lakh active Covid-19 cases and they are steadily increasing. This has led to a sudden spike in demand for Injection Remdesivir used in the treatment of Covid-19 patients. There is a potential of a further increase in this demand in the coming days," the statement added.</p>.<p>Seven Indian companies are producing Injection Remdesivir under a voluntary licensing agreement with M/s. Gilead Sciences, USA. They have an installed capacity of about 38.80 lakh units per month.</p>.<p>Several hospitals witnessed a shortage of Remdesivir, considered a key anti-viral drug in the fight against Covid-19, especially in adult patients with severe complications. Even in some places public staged a protest over the crisis due to a shortage of drug as there have also been cases of hoarding and black marketing. </p>
