Imported vaccine ‘Sputnik V’ is priced at Rs 995.40 per dose
It includes the vaccine’s MRP of Rs 948 and 5% GST
The first batch of 1.5 lakh Sputnik V vaccines arrived in India on May 1
The first dose was administered on May 14 in Hyderabad
Dr Reddy’s Lab said it will strive to ensure a smooth and timely distribution of the vaccine
The lab will work with its six manufacturing partners in India
Dr Reddy’s Lab said the price will go down once the domestic production begins
Sputnik claims 91.6% effectiveness against the Coronavirus
This is the third vaccine approved by India after ‘Covaxin’ and ‘Covishield’
Dr Reddy’s and the Russian Direct Investment Fund had entered into a contract for the vaccine
Dr Reddy’s Lab will oversee the domestic manufacturing
