Natco gets CDSCO nod for emergency use of Baricitinib tablets for COVID-19 treatment
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Baricitinib in combination with Remdesivir, is used for treatment of COVID-19 positive patients, the Natco Pharma said
Drug major Natco Pharma on May 3 said it has received emergency use approval for Baricitinib tablets, for the treatment of COVID-19 positive patients, from the Central Drugs Standard Control Organization (CDSCO) in India. CDSCO is responsible for approval of drugs, conduct of clinical trials, laying down the standards for drugs, control over the quality of imported drugs in the country and coordination of the activities of state drug control organisations. “Natco Pharma Ltd. has received emergency use approval for Baricitinib tablets, 1mg, 2mg and 4mg strengths from Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO) in India,” the company said in a regulatory filing.More Related News