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Public Health Ministry confirms no shortage of Favipiravir in Thailand
13 Sept 13:42 Key points summarised by AI
- The Public Health Ministry confirms Thailand maintains a sufficient supply of Favipiravir, with 22.87 million tablets currently in stock and an additional 15 million scheduled for distribution this week.
- Acknowledges temporary localized shortages in some hospitals due to a recent surge in COVID-19 cases, advising affected facilities to contact provincial health offices for immediate resupply.
- Clarifies that Favipiravir is prescribed strictly for indicated COVID-19 cases, excluding asymptomatic or mild symptoms, noting that only 26% of infected patients require the medication.
