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Watch: How much would Pfizer, Moderna and Oxford vaccines cost in Pakistan?

The three vaccines will range from Rs1,000 to Rs12,000 in Pakistan

Web Desk
December 10, 2020

In the race for a coronavirus vaccine, three major candidates have emerged to lead the world’s fight against COVID-19.

The three major vaccines producers include Pfizer-BioNTech, Moderna, and Oxford/AstraZeneca. A vaccine from each of these companies will have a different price in Pakistan.

Two vials of the Oxford/AstraZeneca vaccine will cost Rs1,000 in Pakistan, with thepharmaceutical giant saying its vaccine has shown 70% effectiveness.

Meanwhile, the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine’s vials will cost Rs6,000 and have been proved to be 95% effective in late-stage clinical trials.

On the other hand, the Moderna vaccine will cost Rs12,000. The company says that its under-trial drug has shown 94.1% efficacy against the disease and a 100% efficacy in the severe cases.

To know the difference between the vaccine watch the above video.


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