Imported Doses Of Sputnik V COVID-19 Vaccine To Cost ₹995.40 Per Dose
Mumbai: Dr Reddy’s Laboratories has announced that imported doses of Russia’s Sputnik V vaccine will cost ₹995.40/dose in India.
The first batch of Sputnik V vaccine reached India on May 1 and the first dose of the vaccine was administered in Hyderabad on May 14.
However, there is a possibility that the vaccine will be sold at a lower cost once the local supply begins in the country.
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As part of the limited pilot, the soft launch of Sputnik V, developed by the Gamaleya National Center in Russia, has begun and the first dose of the vaccine was administered in Hyderabad.
On 1 May, the first shipment of 150,000 doses of Sputnik V vaccine arrived in Hyderabad from Russia.
“Further consignments of imported doses are expected over the upcoming months. Subsequently, supply of the Sputnik V vaccine will commence from Indian manufacturing partners,” it added.
The firm said that at present, the maximum retail price of the imported dose of the vaccine is Rs 948, five per cent GST per dose with the possibility of a lower price point when local supply starts.
In a statement, the firm said: “Dr Reddy’s will work closely with stakeholders in the government and private sector in India to ensure the widest possible access to the Sputnik V vaccine as part of a national vaccination effort. This is a reaffirmation of the Company’s commitment to exploring every avenue in the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic in India.”
Meanwhile, Co-Chairman and Managing Director, GV Prasad said, “With increasing cases in India, vaccination is the most effective tool in our fight against COVID-19. Contributing to the vaccination drive in India is our biggest priority right now to help Indians be healthy and safe.”
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