Amid reports of shortage and hoarding of Remdesivir, Union Minister Mansukh Mandaviya on Friday said the production capacity of the anti-viral drug, which is used in the treatment of COVID-19 patients, has now been increased to 90 lakh vials per month. Earlier, it was 40 lakhs vials per month, said the Minister of State of Chemicals and Fertilisers. He added that the production capacity will soon be increased to 3 lakh vials per day.
“Since 12th April, 25 new manufacturing sites for Remdesivir’s production have been approved. Production capacity is now ramped up to ≥90 lakhs vials per month, earlier it was 40 lakhs vials/month,” Mandaviya tweeted.
“Very soon, 3 lakh vial/day will be produced. Monitoring is being done on daily basis. We would not leave any stone unturned to supply Remdesivir,” he added.
