Covishield price for Indian states reduced from Rs400 to Rs300 per dose
"As a philanthropic gesture on behalf of Serum Institute of India, I hereby reduce the price to the states from Rs400 to Rs300 per dose, effective immediately; this will save thousands of crores of state funds going forward. This will enable more vaccinations and save countless lives," Poonawalla wrote in his tweet
A vial of AstraZeneca coronavirus disease (Covid-19) vaccine doses at a facility in Milton, Ontario, Canada, March 3, 2021. REUTERS/Carlos Osorio
Serum Institute of India's Covishield will cost states Rs300 instead of Rs400, CEO Adar Poonawalla tweeted on Wednesday, calling it a "philanthropic gesture".
"As a philanthropic gesture on behalf of Serum Institute of India, I hereby reduce the price to the states from Rs400 to Rs300 per dose, effective immediately; this will save thousands of crores of state funds going forward. This will enable more vaccinations and save countless lives," Poonawalla wrote in his tweet.
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