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Biocon arm to ramp-up Itolizumab production after DCGI nod for covid-19 treatment
₹30,000-40,000 per vial, with prices in the black market at about twice the amount.Treatment courses vary, with some being given just one dose, and others a second and final dose 48 hours after the first.In contrast, Biocon Biologics’ itolizumab will be sold under the brand ‘Alzumab’ in 25 ml vials at around ₹8,000 per vial. An entire course will consist of four vials, with each being given after a week’s interval, leading to the cost of ₹32,000 for the entire course.Shaw said that the company will take steps to prevent black-marketing of the medicine, including taking action against entities found black marketing.The Drug Controller General of India V.G.