New Delhi: Considering the requirement of Remdesivir in every state and ensuring its adequate availability, Union Minister of Chemicals & Fertilisers D.V Sadananda Gowda on Sunday announced the allocation of Remdesivir made up to 23rd May. The substantial increase has been made in overall production and allocation of Remdesivir, he added.

In a letter written to all States by the Department of Pharmaceuticals and Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MHFW), it was mentioned that in continuation of the allocation plan of Remdesivir drug for the period 21st April to 16th May, an updated allocation plan valid for a period up to 23rd May, has been prepared by the Ministry.

The allotment has been made for the States/UTs and they have been asked to monitor proper distribution covering government and private hospitals.

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. The coordination with private distribution channels in the state could also be made, the Ministry said.