TIRUCHI
Taking into account of the sale of Remdesivir in the black market at steep costs, the Tamil Nadu Medical Services Corporation has set up a counter at the Government College of Physiotherapy for the antiviral injection being used for the treatment of COVID-19.
The counter, which was opened on Saturday, will stock the medicine for patients in need and supply it after checking the requisite documents.
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At the counter located opposite the Tiruchi Collectorate, those in need of the medicine must bring — prescription from the doctor showing that Remdesivir is required, RT-PCR Report, CT scan of the lungs, Aadhaar card of the patient, Aadhaar card of the person purchasing the medicine for the patient.
The counter will be open from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and it will be sold in a pack of 6 consisting of 100 mg vials at a cost of ₹ 9408.