Department of Health and Social Care · Awarded contract

Awarded

Supply of 1,750,000 Units of Molnupiravir for Pandemic Purposes

Awarded 20 Dec 2021

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Awarded20 Dec 2021

Value£1.00

SupplierMerck Sharpe & Dohme (UK) Limited

AgencyDepartment of Health and Social Care

RegionUnited Kingdom

CategoryHealth & Medical

Ended 3y 10mo ago1y term

Awarded 20 Dec 2021Expired 31 Dec 2022

About

Department of Health and Social Care awarded a contract to Merck Sharpe & Dohme (UK) Limited for the procurement of 1,750,000 units of Molnupiravir (EIDD-2801/MK-4482), an oral direct-acting antiviral drug.

The agreement supported the UK's multi-layered approach to COVID-19 by providing an alternative for individuals who cannot take or do not respond to vaccines.

The contract value was £1.

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