Japan-based Fujifilm has partnered with Indian pharmaceutical firm Dr Reddy’s Laboratories and Global Response Aid (GRA) in Dubai to enable international access to Avigan (favipiravir) as a potential Covid-19 treatment.
Fujifilm Toyama Chemical entered into a tripartite licensing agreement with Dr Reddy’s and GRA for the development, manufacture and sales of Avigan tablets.
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Under the agreement, Dr Reddy’s and GRA gain exclusive right to develop, manufacture and sell the drug overseas, excluding China and Russia. Only Dr Reddy’s secured the manufacturing rights.
