Zydus Cadila on Saturday indicated that it will launch its three-shot covid-19 vaccine ZyCov-D by September. The statement comes a day after the vaccine received emergency use authorisation (EUA) from the Drug Controller General of India (DCGI). “We plan to supply about 30 lakh to 40 lakh doses of ZyCov-D vaccine by September and aim to scale up the supply to 3 crore to 4 crore by December," said Dr Sharvil Patel, managing director, Zydus Cadila.
The company said that it is working closely with the Indian regulatory authorities on the pricing of the vaccine, which is likely to be announced in a week or two. "Pricing will depend on technology, delivery and volumes, and also we have a benchmark pricing," Patel said.