The government, with immediate effect, has lifted the
restrictions on export of 24 API pharma ingredients including
Tinidazole, Metronidazole, Acyclovir, Vitamin B1, B6 and B12,
Progesterone, Chloramphenicol, Ornidazole, formulations made of
Vitamin B1.1
Background
On March 06, the Union Minister of State for Shipping, and
Chemical and Fertilizers, had said that the government has imposed
short term restrictions on some active pharmaceutical ingredients
(API) with regards to coronavirus preparedness. The ease on curbs
on export 24 APIs assumed significance as some pharma companies had
raised concerns over these restrictions. The total number of
COVID-19 positive cases in India has reached 10k+ according to the
latest government estimates. However, export restriction on
paracetamol, a common fever and pain reliever, and its formulations
would remain, as per the resource information.
