Pharma chain FPT Long Chau subsidizes the price of molnupiravir to treat Covid-19
FPT Long Chau supports domestic production of Molnupiravir for Covid-19 by 8% with a new price of VND 230,000 per course.
As of March 18, 500 FPT pharmacies in Long Chau across the country sell Molnupiravir Stella 400mg and Molravir 400mg at VND11,500 per tablet, equivalent to VND230,000 for one course. The previous retail price was VND 250,000.
Ms. Phan Thanh Uyen, Marketing Manager of FPT Long Chau Pharmacy System, shared and understood everyone’s concern about the cost. When the prices of some products rose and made the development of the epidemic more difficult, FPT Long Chau set up a drug subsidy program for treatment. The COVID-19 department hopes this grant can help ease the financial burden and allow all patients to purchase medicines when they need them. It is a commitment to help consumers in the pharmaceutical system to ensure the supply of genuine products at the most reasonable prices.
A staff member at FPT Long Chau (HCMC) advises users on medications to treat COVID-19. Picture: Pharmacy offer
Earlier, on February 23, FPT Long Chau became the first entity in Vietnam to sell drugs containing the active ingredient molnupiravir to treat Covid-19 after the Ministry of Health approved nationwide distribution.
The pharmacy system also donated 200,000 pills to Covid-19 patients in a difficult situation in the national Long Chau Share campaign, which has been running since early 2021. FPT Long Chau representative said he will continue this activity. long time together with the public health units to fight the epidemic and adapt flexibly to the new normal.
Molnupiravir is an agent that lowers viral loads when used in patients with Covid-19 in the early stages of the disease, thereby reducing the risk of serious illness and death.
Kim Uyen
FPT Long Chau Pharmacy System is owned by FPT Retail Company, which specializes in providing genuine prescription drugs and various healthcare products. In addition to distributing the products in accordance with government agency guidelines, FPT Long Chau will provide feedback and advice to patients with mild to moderate F0 treated with molnupivir at home through the toll-free call center 1800 6928 (Office 3). )
