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Dr Reddy's Laboratories launches Sputnik V COVID-19 vaccine in India at Rs 995 per dose

The Hyderabad-based pharma company said that the first dose of the vaccine was administered to a beneficiary as part of a 'limited pilot'

Dr Reddy's expects first lot of COVID-19 vaccine Sputnik V from RDIF by May-end

A senior executive from Dr Reddy's said the vaccine will be imported in a frozen condition, maintaining a temperature of -18 to -22 degrees Celsius

Sputnik V vaccine: Russia says initial results from Phase 3 trials show 92 percent effectiveness against COVID-19

The Sputnik V vaccine, developed by the Gamaleya Scientific Research Institute and the Russian defence ministry, is a two-shot vaccine.

Russia submits application to WHO for accelerated registration, prequalification of Sputnik V vaccine

The WHO prequalification assesses the quality, safety and efficacy of medicines. Accelerated registration will make the Russian vaccine available globally in a shorter time frame than usual procedures, said an official statement.

DCGI approves Dr Reddy's request to conduct Phase 2, 3 clinical trials with Russia's Sputnik V COVD-19 vaccine

RDIF will also supply 100 million doses of Dr Reddy's after receiving Indian regulatory approval.

Dr Reddy's asked to resubmit phase 2,3 trial application for Russia's Sputnik V COVID-19 vaccine by DCGI

Dr Reddy's trials will have to be first assessed in a small group of volunteers to study its efficacy before it can be tested on a larger population.

Russia slow to administer Kremlin-approved Sputnik V vaccine, even a month after official launch

Russian health authorities have a history of approving medicines after limited testing – the Sputnik V vaccine is likely no different.

RDIF, Dr Reddy's Lab tie up for Sputnik V human trials, distribution of 100 mn doses of the COVID-19 vaccine in India

As of 1 August, Phase I and II of the vaccine were complete and by 11 August, Russian President Vladimir Putin had registered it as the world's first vaccine.

Brics Summit in Goa: Russian state fund to co-invest $1 billion in India's Infra Fund

India is courting international investors to help finance new roads, railways and power projects that the country needs.