Biological E. reduces corbevax price to Rs 250 a dose

The move comes a few weeks after receiving the EUA for children between the ages of 5 and 12

Biological E. has announced that it has reduced the price of its COVID-19 vaccine corbevax, from Rs 840 to Rs 250 a dose inclusive of GST,for private COVID-19 vaccination centres. For the end user,the pricewould be Rs 400 a dose, including taxes and administration charges.

BE has lowered the price of its vaccine with the aim of making it more affordable and help increase the reach to protect maximum number of children against the virus. The decision comes within weeks of company received Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) for children between 5 and 12 years of age. The previous private market price for the vaccine was Rs 990 a dose including taxes and vaccine administration charges.

Corbevax is also offered in a single-dose vial, making it more convenient for vaccine administration.It eliminates vaccine wastage, which is a major advantage for private hospitals.

 

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