GLENMARK PHARMACEUTICALS LTD. - 532296 - Indian Regulator Approves Favipiravir For The Treatment Of Mild To Moderate COVID-19 In India
We would like to inform you that Glenmark Pharmaceuticals has just received the manufacturing and marketing approval from India's drug regulator to launch the oral antiviral drug Favipiravir (FabiFlu(r)) for the treatment of mild to moderate COVID-19 patients in India. This approval has been granted based on evaluation of data and in consultation with the Subject Expert Committee, as part of accelerated approval process, considering the emergency situation and unmet medical need of the COVID-19 outbreak. It is for restricted emergency use in India. Restricted use entails responsible medication use where every patient must have signed informed consent before treatment initiation. We will provide more details shortly. This is for your information and record please.19-06-2020