Pfizer is in discussions with India seeking an "expedited approval pathway". (File)
Highlights
- Pfizer is in talks with India seeking an "expedited approval pathway"
- Vaccine not registered despite application submitted months ago: CEO
- Pfizer jas announced donation of medicines worth more than $70 million
New Delhi: Pfizer is in discussions with the Indian government seeking an "expedited approval pathway" for its COVID-19 vaccine, its CEO Albert Bourla said on LinkedIn on Monday, announcing a donation of medicines worth more than $70 million.
"Unfortunately, our vaccine is not registered in India although our application was submitted months ago," he said.
"We are currently discussing with the Indian government an expedited approval pathway to make our Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine available for use in the country."
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