Covid-19 antivirals to be easily available soon in Thailand as big shipment of Molnupiravir arrives


Image from The Nation Thailand/ANN

BANGKOK, July 25 (The Nation Thailand/ANN): Thailand's Government Pharmaceutical Organisation (GPO) has announced that it received two million capsules of the anti-viral drug Molnupiravir on July 12 and expects another 3 million within this month.

Dr Sirikul Matevelungsun, GPO deputy managing director, said the government has tasked GPO with procuring 5 million 200mg Molnupiravir capsules from manufacturers at a price of no more than 1,000 baht per course of 40 capsules. The GPO has made deals with producers in India and other countries.

Subscribe or renew your subscriptions to win prizes worth up to RM68,000!

Monthly Plan

RM13.90/month

Annual Plan

RM12.33/month

Billed as RM148.00/year

1 month

Free Trial

For new subscribers only


Cancel anytime. No ads. Auto-renewal. Unlimited access to the web and app. Personalised features. Members rewards.
Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!
   

Next In Aseanplus News

Broken rice and other Vietnamese dishes among the best rice dishes in Southeast Asia
A former fort, an old palace: Explore the rustic charms of eastern Rajasthan
The African Penguin could become extinct in the wild by 2035
Japan’s move to charge teen whose suicide caused woman’s death sparks debate
Ethnic Tai Yai people in Thailand celebrate traditional New Year
Children’s bubble spray poses explosion risks, says South Korean report
US approves US$385mil arms sale to Taiwan
Syrian rebels sweep into Aleppo, Russia conducts strikes in support of Assad
Giant pandas gifted to Hong Kong by Beijing to meet the public on December 8, John Lee says
Hong Kong research using sewage to detect Covid-19 could track other diseases

Others Also Read