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Bharat Biotech gets approval to conduct trials for its intranasal Covid-19 booster dose
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The Drugs Controller General of India on Friday gave approval to biotechnology company Bharat Biotech to conduct trials of its intranasal Covid-19 booster dose in India, reported ANI.
The subject expert committee of the drug regulator had three weeks ago given its recommendation that for phase 3 trials of the intranasal dose. The trials will be held in nine states, according to ANI. The Hyderabad-based manufacturer has proposed the booster dose for those who have already received Covishield and Covaxin vaccines, reported Mint.