Aspen Faces Vaccine Setback In South Africa As Strides Explores Oral COVID Treatment
Dr Reddy’s, Lupin, Cipla And Sun Pharma Partner With Eli Lilly For Baricitinib In India
Executive Summary
After a production setback, Aspen and Johnson & Johnson announce a donation of 300,000 vaccines to South African teachers. Strides partners with Ennaid for an oral COVID drug, while Dr Reddy’s, Lupin, Cipla and Sun Pharma Partner with Eli Lilly for baricitinib in India and Formycon receives approval for early action for its COVID-19 drug.
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