Bharat Biotech signs deal with Brazilian wholesaler to supply Covaxin

Quantum of doses to be exported not known

Bharat Biotech on Tuesday indicated that it has signed an agreement with Precisa Medicamentos, a wholesaler of drugs in Brazil to supply Covaxin to that country. 

Last week a team from cisa Medicamentos met Bharat Biotech chairman and managing director Krishna Ella and discussed the possibility of exporting Covaxin. During the disucssion, Brazilian ambassador Andre Aranha Correa do Lago joined via a virtual platform and expressed 'keen interest' on behalf of the government of Brazil in procuring Covaxin. 

"In principle, it is understood between both parties that supplies of Covaxin to be prioritised for the public market, through a direct