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Speculation Over Moderna Vaccine Deal With Tata, Wockhardt

COVAX Obligation Could Be A Driver

 
• By Vibha Ravi

Moderna is speculated to be in talks with Indian firms, including Wockhardt and a Tata group company, for manufacturing and/or marketing its COVID-19 vaccine. A deal in India could help the company meet its obligation to supply COVAX but Moderna is likely to choose its partner carefully.

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Is Moderna Considering An Indian Pact For Its COVID-19 Vaccine? • Source: Shutterstock

As Moderna, Inc. receives regulatory approvals in several countries, speculation has emerged about its plans to partner with an Indian company for the manufacture and/or marketing of its COVID-19 vaccine mRNA-1273. Initial discussions have been held with Tata Medical & Diagnostics, Wockhardt Limited and Indian Immunologicals Ltd, local media has reported.

A Moderna spokesperson told Scrip that the company “by practice wouldn’t comment on potential or ongoing conversations with prospective partners....

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