Molnupiravir treatments available at Cambodia Post
Mom Kunthear | Publication date 18 January 2022 | 21:55 ICT
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Information on Molnupiravir or Molnatris released by the Ministry of Health. TVK

The working group overseeing the management, distribution and supply of strategic drugs in the fight against Covid-19 at the Ministry of Post and Telecommunications has begun distributing 200mg molnupiravir capsules with the brand name Molnatris at all branches of its Cambodia Post from January 19 in order to more conveniently serve Cambodians living in the provinces.

In a notice on January 18, the ministry said that in order to continue to mitigate the effects of Covid-19 and reduce casualties from the disease, the Cambodia Post will begin distributing Molnatris at all of the Kingdom’s branches starting January 19.

The ministry further detailed that the price of the medication would be set at $55 per treatment course consisting of 40 tablets.

“Sales will start on Wednesday, January 19 ... for private hospitals, clinics, pharmacies, sub-pharmacies and the public under different conditions,” it said.

According to the notice, individuals can order from five to 10 courses of treatment at one time while hospitals, clinics, pharmacies and sub-pharmacies can place orders of 10 to 200 treatment courses per each time and resale is capped at $65 per treatment course.

“Private hospitals, clinics, pharmacies, sub-pharmacies and the public can order 200mg molnupiravir capsules directly from the ministry or at the Cambodia Post branches in the provinces,” it said.

The 200mg molnupiravir capsules or Molnatris are used for the treatment of mild to moderate Covid-19 in adult patients who are at risk of developing more serious illness. Treatment should start within five days of the initial onset of symptoms. One course of treatment consists of 40 tablets with one taken every 12 hours over a period of five days.
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What is molnupiravir ?
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Molnupiravir

Cambodia News (Phnom Penh): On February 14, 2022, the Ministry of Health issued a statement as a recommendation and usage guidance of Molnatris (Molnupiravir CApsules 200mg) to treat mild infections of Covid-19.
The capsules were only recommended for people from 18 years old up. Pregnant and breastfeeding women are not recommended. The intake of the capsules shall be intact, should not chew or modify the medicine. The capsules can be taken after a meal or on empty stomach. Adults are recommended to take 4 capsules of 200mg tablets in the 12 hours range continuously for 5 days after being tested positive for Covid-19.

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February 27, 2022
MPTC revises quota for purchase of hot selling Molnupiravir medicine from two to five for individuals

The Ministry of Posts and Telecommunications announced on February 26, that with effect from February 28, onwards, an individual can apply to purchase the Molnupiravir COVID-19 drug up to a maximum of five boxes compared to two before and private hospitals, clinics, pharmacies, sub-pharmacies can request to buy up to 50 boxes at a time.

The Ministry stated that in order to purchase the medicine at the Ministry of Posts, people must attach a personal identity card, attach a business license (for private hospitals, clinics, pharmacies, sub-pharmacies) and pay directly through ABA Bank at the counter.

Re-orders can be made at least 7 days from the previous order.
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