Do we really need multi dose vaccine vials in Indian
scenario? Just today, I came across one very big house, having major share
in combination vaccines, offering 2.5 mL vaccine for Rs. 275 per dose,
with a tag - if you use it properly, you will get one additional dose from
the same vial, as we get additional 0.3 mL for you. Its only 0.3 mL, how
can that make an additional dose? These sorts of offer encourage
malpractice, less than optimal dose to the patients, leading to inadequate
protection.
Isn’t this the right time for our immunization
committee to take a stand regarding use of multiple dose because the
common practice remains the same. Even if you are getting the vaccine at
lower rate, patients have to pay the price of single dose only; so where
comes the question of helping the masses?