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Canadian Biotech Takes COVID-19 Nasal Spray To Asia Via Glenmark

Eyes On Effectiveness Against Variants

 
• By Anju Ghangurde

Glenmark hopes to launch SaNOtize’s nitric oxide nasal spray for COVID-19 in India by the fourth quarter of 2021 post Phase III trials, as part of wider deal that covers other Asian markets. Can the self-administered product impact market dynamics positioned as the first line of defense against COVID-19?

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SaNOtize-Glenmark Partner For COVID-19 Nasal Spray • Source: Alamy

The Vancouver, Canada-based biotech firm SaNOtize Research and Development Corporation has delivered on its intent for an India-based alliance, now sewing up an exclusive long-term deal with Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Limited to manufacture, market and distribute its novel Nitric Oxide Nasal Spray (NONS) for COVID-19.

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