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Covid drug output boosted as cases surge in Thailand
Post Reporters, Published on 27/05/2025
» The Government Pharmaceutical Organisation (GPO) has accelerated the production of the antiviral drugs favipiravir and molnupiravir in response to the rising number of Covid-19 infections in Thailand.
Flu guidelines aim to curb waves among at-risk groups
Post Reporters, Published on 03/10/2023
» The Department of Medical Services has issued guidelines for treating patients with mild or severe influenza symptoms.
Covid-19 drug now free of charge
Post Reporters, Published on 09/03/2023
» The anti-viral drug molnupiravir has been included in the list of essential medications covered by the Universal Coverage for Emergency Patients (Ucep) Plus scheme, according to deputy government spokeswoman Traisuree Taisaranakul.
Drug stores get Covid script go-ahead
News, Post Reporters, Published on 21/08/2022
» The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has finished drafting an announcement allowing drug stores to sell anti-viral pills to Covid-19 patients with a prescription.
Telemedicine apps take off
News, Post Reporters, Published on 18/08/2022
» Insured Covid-19 patients can now receive remote treatment via three applications -- Good Doctor, Mordee and Clicknic. Over 5,300 patients have registered for telemedicine apps since July 11, said the National Health Security Office (NHSO).
GPO denies any drug-stock crisis
News, Post Reporters, Published on 16/07/2022
» The Government Pharmaceutical Organization (GPO) has dismissed claims by a group of doctors that a shortage of antiviral medications for Covid-19 is imminent due to low stocks, saying it is supplying more of the drugs to hospitals nationwide.
Hospital faces fine over unauthorised pill adverts
News, Post Reporters, Published on 15/07/2022
» A private hospital in Pathum Thani is in hot water for advertising home isolation packs that included antiviral Favipiravir and Molnupiravir pills without permission, according to the Department of Health Service Support.
Probe to check Covid deaths of vaccinated
News, Post Reporters, Published on 12/05/2022
» Public Health Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has agreed to launch an investigation to find out why so many people have died from Covid-19 despite having had three vaccination shots.
Ministry bracing for post-Songkran Covid-19 spike
News, Post Reporters, Published on 19/04/2022
» The Public Health Ministry is reportedly stockpiling medical supplies to ensure the country's readiness to handle rising Covid-19 cases after the Songkran festival.
High-risk Covid sufferers get easy hospital access
News, Post Reporters, Published on 02/04/2022
» Senior citizens, pregnant women, young children and people with underlying health conditions who have contracted Covid-19 should be admitted to hospital without the need to be registered via the National Health Security Office (NHSO), said Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha.