Centre to buy 1 crore Zycov-D vaccines for Rs. 265 per dose

New Delhi: The central government is going to buy Zydus Cadila’s ZyCov-D, the first Covid-19 vaccine cleared by India’s drug regulator for inoculation of those aged 12 years and above at a price of Rs 265 per dose, it is learnt.

ZyCov-D is a DNA based needle free vaccine with a painless disposable jet applicator costing Rs 93 for each dose taking the total price of a dose at Rs 358. Zydus Cadila has agreed to the above-mentioned price for the vaccine after negotiation by the government. Zydus Cadila had earlier proposed the price of Rs 1900 for the regimen consisting of 3 doses. The three doses will be administered at a gap of 28 days. Each dose will consist of a shot in both arms.

The recommendations of National Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (NTAGI) for introducing ZyCoV-D for inoculation drive of adults and children with co-morbidities are awaited by the government. DeshGujarat