Favipiravir Adds Near-Equivalent Of AZ India To Glenmark's Sales

Antiviral favipiravir brings stunning gains to Glenmark, almost equal to the entire India sales of some multinationals, as demand surged amid the ferocious second of COVID-19 in the country. Such brand build-up could have taken five to seven years in pre-pandemic times, experts said.

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Huge Spurt In Glenmark's Favipiravir Sales • Source: Alamy

It’s not everyday that a pharma brand in India that’s been on the market for under 12 months goes on to emerge as the top-selling therapy in the retail market with a significant lead over the number two ranked product.

That’s the kind of stunning run Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Limited’s Fabiflu (favipiravir) has had, garnering sales of INR7

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