Dr Reddy’s Gears For Sputnik Pediatric Shot, Molnupiravir Upside

Dr Reddy’s indicates it is close to break-even between “the investment made and what we gained” for Russian COVID-19 vaccine Sputnik V in India, with Sputnik Light, boosters and pediatric shots seen as the new growth drivers. The company’s fully vertically integrated operations also puts it in prime position for supplies of antiviral molnupiravir.

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Dr Reddy's Primes Life Cycle Management Plans For Sputnik • Source: Alamy

Supply inconsistencies may have dulled Russian COVID-19 vaccine Sputnik V’s early run in India, but partner Dr. Reddy's Laboratories Ltd. is working on a three-forked approach to tap new opportunities for the immunization shot, including plans for booster and pediatric doses.

Dr Reddy’s has finalized the protocol for the vaccine as a booster dose and is in discussion with the Drugs Control General of India (DCGI) for initiating trials and also expects to progress Sputnik for two cohorts of

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