Covid drugs in black market In India anything is possible , leave alone drugs at the time of pandemic.One wonders whether it is intended that way to push up the brand. Remdesvir is one such repurposed drug available and that is sold at a premium and not the only specific one Costing officially Rs 5400/ a dose is quoted at Rs 45000 to Rs 30000/ and is available at short notice ,without official receipt of course.Though there is a talk of crackdown on hoarders and black marketeers that is mere bakwas. Why not supply it directly to hospitals and ask them to keep details, instead of demanding Aadhar card as proof. It will reduce sellers margin besides authenticity and supply will be assured at source .There are number of repurposed drugs like Fabiflue costing rs 75 per tablet and Itolizumbab at Rs 35000/ per single dose and which are authorised and made in India by our desi pharmaceutical companies The clamour for foreign is lingering in our pshyche in spite of cry for self reliance by PM. Fortunately there is no black marketing, in Indian alternative , profiteering even though the effect is comparable as preventive and not cure These are sure marketing strategies resorted to promote sales by creating artificial demand and short supply and cashing on the misery of those who need most
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