Srinagar 7 May (KNB): Union Minister of Chemicals & Fertilisers D.V Sadananda Gowda on Friday announced the allocation of Remdesivir made upto 16th May 2021 to ensure its adequate availability across the country.
As per an official statement by Ministry of Chemical and Fertilizers, the announcement was made after considering the requirement of Remdesivir in every state.
“This will ensure smooth supply of Remdesivir across country so that no patient face difficulty in this pandemic time,” D.V Sadananda Gowda said.
However, in a letter written 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 21st April to 9th May, communicated by DO issued on 1st May, an updated allocation plan valid for period of 21st April to 16th May, is prepared jointly by Department of Pharmaceuticals and Ministry of Health and Family Welfare.
Officials said that 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.
“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,” officials said, adding that the coordination with private distribution channel in the state could also be made. (KNB)