The batch contains 60,000 doses
As many as 60,000 doses of the second batch of Russia’s COVID-19 vaccine Sputnik V landed at Rajiv Gandhi International Airport in Hyderabad, Dr Reddy’s Laboratories said.
“Pleased to share that the consignment that arrived in Hyderabad contains 60,000 doses of the second dose component of the #SputnikV vaccine. Samples from the consignment will be sent for release to the Central Drugs Laboratory,” the drug maker tweeted.
Dr Reddy’s Laboratories on May 14 soft-launched imported COVID-19 vaccine Sputnik V vaccine which is priced at Rs 948, with five per cent GST per dose (retail price).
“Given the recent launch of the Russian vaccine in the Indian vaccination campaign, this second delivery has become very timely. The efficacy of the #SputnikV is well-known in the world,” Nikolay Kudashev Russian Ambassador.
PTI
