Bhubaneswar: The State health department on Tuesday clarified that sufficient stock of Remdesivir injection & Favipiravir tablets are available with the Odisha State Medical Corporation (OSMC).
OSMC is releasing the drugs for critical patients as and when required by private hospitals, the Health Dept said in a press note.
As per the H&FW dept, the availability of Remdesivir Injection in the open market is dependent on the regulation by the Centre. For the period 21st to 30th April 2021, the Centre has allotted 21,000 vials of Remdesivir Injection to Odisha.
Odisha government is taking appropriate steps for smooth management of the above critical drugs, added the Health department.
