Hetero Labs launches COVID-19 drug Favivir at Rs 59 per tablet

TIL Desk/Business/Hyderabad/ Hetero Labs, part of Hetero group on Wednesday announced the launch of generic Favipiravir in India under the brand name ‘Favivir.’

According to a press release issued by the city-based drug maker, Hetero has been granted the manufacturing and marketing approval for Favipiravir from the Drug Controller General of India (DCGI).

Favivir is the second drug developed by Hetero after Covifor (Remdesivir) used in the treatment of COVID-19.It is an oral antiviral medication that has demonstrated positive clinical outcomes.

Favivir improves treatment accessibility to a significant amount of COVID-19 patient population, which usually sustains mild to moderate symptoms. Hetero’s Favivir is priced at Rs 59 per tablet and is marketed and distributed by Hetero Healthcare Ltd.