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Dr Reddy’s says plans to vaccinate 125 million people with the Sputnik V vaccine in the next 8 to 12 months

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Dr Reddy's says plans to vaccinate 125 million people with the Sputnik V vaccine in the next 8 to 12 months

Dr Reddy’s says plans to vaccinate 125 million people with the Sputnik V vaccine in the next 8 to 12 months


“We have the cost of providing 36 million units from RDIF in the next two months,” said M V Ramana, Deputy Chief Executive Officer and Head of Branded Formulations at Drs. Reddy’s

Drug lords Dr. Reddy’s on May 14 say they plan to vaccinate 125 million people in 8 to 12 months with the Sputnik vaccine. The company is negotiating with at least two provinces.

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About 15-20 percent of the first shipment will come from Russia.

“We have the cost of supplying 36 million units from RDIF in the next two months,” said M V Ramana, Deputy Executive Vice President and Head of Branded Formulations at Dr Reddy’s.

The company said it was expecting shipments from mid-June.

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Dr Reddy’s Laboratories said imported doses of the Russian vaccine Sputnik V COVID-19 were sold at Rs 948 + 5% GST (Rs 995.40) per dose.

The company said the price would remain the same for the government and private channels.
The company said it would work with hospitals on 18-degree Centigrade. The company is preparing to operate in 35 cities.

Dr. Reddy according to his license agreement can also produce up to 250 million doses of the Sputnik V vaccine, the agreement allows for increased volume in harmony.

Dr Reddy’s also said he would bring one Sputnik Light vaccine to India soon.

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