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As mucormycosis cases wreaked havoc across the country, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday in a meeting with Indian missions across the world has instructed to procure the drug Amphotericin B, essential for the treatment of black fungus.Â
News Agency ANI quoted, the government sources, as saying, âThe PM had instructed officials to get this drug from anywhere it is available in the world. Indian missions across the world have been involved in securing supplies of this drug. It has been achieved with help of Gilead Sciences in USA. Â
Meanwhile, Maharashtra-based Genetic Life Sciences on Thursday began manufacturing Amphotericin B Emulsion injections, which are used for treating mucormycosis or black fungus. According to Union Minister Nitin Gadkari s office, it was being produced by only one company so far. The injection is priced at Rs 1200 each and the distribution to begin from Monday.Â
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Mucormycosis: Amphotericin B Emulsion injections manufacturing begins in Wardha, to be priced at Rs 1200 each
Maharashtra-based Genetic Life Sciences on Thursday began manufacturing Amphotericin B Emulsion injections, used for treating mucormycosis or black fungus. Cases of mucormycosis, also known as black fungus, a serious infection, have been found in COVID-19 patients in various states.
According to Union Minister Nitin Gadkari s office, it was being produced by only one company so far and available for Rs 7,000. The injection will, however, will be now available for Rs 1200.
Meanwhile, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has instructed all concerned officials to arrange the drug from anywhere in the world on a war footing.