There is a sudden misconception that Sputnik-V approvals are happening under pressure. Nothing can be far from the truth. This discussion started in September last year. A thread.
September 2020 is when Sputnik-V decided to explore the Indian market https://health.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/pharma/india-trials-for-russias-sputnik-v-vaccine-could-start-in-next-few-weeks-executive/78256078">https://health.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/phar...
Dr Reddy’s received approvals for Phase 3 trials in December. The RDIF and Dr Reddy’s inked an agreement to manufacture the vaccine in India preceding this. https://health.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/pharma/dr-reddys-receives-approval-to-conduct-phase-3-clinical-trial-for-sputnik-v-vaccine-in-india/80295804">https://health.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/phar...
The Phase 3 trials were discussed by Dr Reddy’s in February when they were ready with data. https://indianexpress.com/article/india/russia-sputnik-covid-vaccine-reddy-7196402/lite?utm_source=Whatsapp">https://indianexpress.com/article/i...
The trials were however completed only in March and an application made to the authorities for emergency use authorisation. https://www.news18.com/news/india/india-to-get-another-vaccine-candidate-dr-reddys-completes-phase-3-trial-of-sputnik-results-in-april-3538769.html">https://www.news18.com/news/indi...
In the April 2nd meeting, Expert Panel raised questions on the logistics plan for vaccine storage / transportation. This was pending clarification from Sputnik-V. https://mybs.in/2ZdVHlY ">https://mybs.in/2ZdVHlY&q...
The Expert Panel is looking at the clarifications now. https://twitter.com/ANI/status/1381471953274372096?s=19">https://twitter.com/ANI/statu...
Infact PM @narendramodi on 30th Nov had virtual meetings with 3 teams working on developing & manufacturing vaccine for COVID-19.
◆Gennova Biopharmaceuticals Pune
◆Biological E Ltd Hyderabad
◆Dr. Reddys Lab Hyderabad. https://www.narendramodi.in/prime-minister-narendra-modi-interacts-with-gennova-biopharma-biological-e-dr-reddy-s-teams-developing-covid-vaccine-552661">https://www.narendramodi.in/prime-min...
◆Gennova Biopharmaceuticals Pune
◆Biological E Ltd Hyderabad
◆Dr. Reddys Lab Hyderabad. https://www.narendramodi.in/prime-minister-narendra-modi-interacts-with-gennova-biopharma-biological-e-dr-reddy-s-teams-developing-covid-vaccine-552661">https://www.narendramodi.in/prime-min...