Benzinga | Aug 19, 2020 05:28AM EDT

Dr. Reddy's Laboratories Launches AVIGAN (Favipiravir) for Mild to Moderate COVID-19 in India

Dr. Reddy's Laboratories Ltd. (NYSE:RDY) today announced the launch of AVIGAN(r) (Favipiravir) 200 mg Tablets in India. The launch is part of the global licensing agreement with FUJIFILM Toyama Chemical Co. Ltd. that grants Dr. Reddy's the exclusive rights to manufacture, sell and distribute AVIGAN (Favipiravir) 200 mg Tablets in India.

AVIGAN(r) (Favipiravir) has been approved by the Drugs Controller General of India (DCGI) for the treatment of patients with mild to moderate COVID-19 disease.

M V Ramana, Chief Executive Officer, Branded Markets (India and Emerging Markets), Dr. Reddy's Laboratories, said "We are pleased to bring this important innovator medicine to the patients in India. The need for high quality and efficacy, affordability and better disease management are key priorities for us.

We believe that AVIGAN(r) would provide an effective treatment option to the COVID-19 impacted patients in India."

Dr. Reddy's AVIGAN(r) comes in a complete therapy pack of 122 tablets with a two-year shelf life.

To ensure accelerated access to the medicine, Dr. Reddy's has initiated a free home delivery service in 42 cities in the country, and a Helpline Center at 1800-267-0810 / www.readytofightcovid.in between 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. IST, Monday through Saturday.