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Covid-19 drug packaged in Gerresheimer's Duma Twist-off containers

  • Gerresheimer
Health, Pharmaceuticals, Primary Packaging, Jars, Pots, Jars - Plastic, Jars - Tablet, Pill

The Duma Twist-Off container from the Gerresheimer production facility in Vaerloese, Denmark, was selected as the ideal packaging for a new Covid-19 drug which comes in tablet form. It directly targets the virus and blocks its replication.

The Drug has been approved based on the final results of a phase 3 clinical trial conducted in patients with mild to moderate Covid-19 infection. The trials have shown that the drug minimizes the likelihood of complications. The drug is available worldwide.

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  • Modified 31 May 2021
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