Strides Optimistic On COVID-19 Antivirals
Favipiravir Bioequivalence Studies To Begin In India
Executive Summary
Optimistic about the potential of repurposing its antivirals portfolio, Strides plans to soon begin bioequivalence studies for favipiravir, a molecule that has found favor as a COVID-19 therapy in a few countries. It also aims to introduce new products to fill the gap left by the withdrawal of ranitidine from the US market.
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