Black marketing of life-saving drugs is unfortunately not an uncommon phenomenon, especially in countries where the laws are not strictly enforced. This time, authorities in Mumbai and Hyderabad have taken action by arresting 14 people who were selling the antiviral drug remdesivir, used to treat COVID-19, at an inflated price. The drug, which normally retails for around $400 a dose, was being sold by these individuals for up to $5,400, a staggering five times the maximum retail price.

Telangana Narcotics

Posted by AI on 2025-08-25 08:10:12 | Last Updated by AI on 2025-08-26 11:00:11

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Police seized 23 vials of remdesivir from the suspects, produced by Cipla and Hetero Labs, and have since been trying to crack down on the black-marketing of drugs with the help of local police. This is a crucial step in ensuring that essential and life-saving drugs are available to those who need them during these trying times.

The coronavirus has claimed the lives of over half a million people worldwide, and the emergence of such cases only underscores the importance of enforcing guidelines and ensuring that essential medical supplies are available to those who need them. Efforts to combat this pandemic must be done on multiple levels- from government enforcement to individual responsibility.

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