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Centre focuses on OTC drugs under Covid management
Since domestic production of these drugs is considered sufficient, the Centre wants to ensure smooth supply and check hoarding, the official said.
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ET has learnt that the issue was taken up at a recent meeting of the empowered group in view of the surge in their demand, especially for those undergoing treatment at home.
After rolling out a national medical oxygen allocation plan and waiving customs duty on Remdesivir and its raw materials, the Centre has now turned its focus on over-the-counter Covid-19 medicines.
ET has learnt that the issue was taken up at a recent meeting of the empowered group in view of the surge in their demand, especially for those undergoing treatment at home.