Russia’s Sputnik V vaccine will soon be available for Indians, thanks to Dr Reddy’s Lab who is the Indian partner of RDIF (Russian Direct Investment Fund). On 14th May 2021, its 1st dose was implemented in Hyderabad as a trial check. It is now stared in Apollo Hospital in Hyderabad Today (17/05/21).You will get to know How to Get Sputnik V Vaccine in India in this short read.
Dr Reddy’s Lab will be rolling out 2 Sputnik V versions, one is locally manufactured and other one is imported from Russia. It has 6 manufacturing partners in India for the local variant. Both these vaccine types will reach hospitals and clinics in the coming days.
Imported & Local Sputnik V Vaccine’s Price in India
The Sputnik V vaccine (imported) will cost you Rs 948 + 5% GST per dose in India. As per sources, you will have to take 2 doses of it to be completely vaccinated. Subsequently, its local variant will also be available
| Imported Sputnik V Price | Rs 995 |
| Local (Indian) Sputnik V Price | Rs 350 (expected) |
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How to Get Sputnik V Vaccine in India?
The local and imported versions of Sputnik V vaccines will be available in Mumbai, Delhi, Bangalore, Chennai, Kolkata, Ahmedabad, and various other regions of India. You can follow the below given general steps to get this vaccine. Once the official instructions are out, we will update it here so stay tuned.
Sputnik V is now listed on Cowin portal so keep checking for vaccine slots.
- Call your nearest private and Government hospitals (government hospitals might not pick up calls so reach out to them physically).
- Ask for Sputnik V vaccine.
- If it is available then book your appointments for dose 1 and dose 2 (they might ask you to pay in advance).
- Visit the hospital and get vaccinated.
We will update you with all the latest news on How to Get Sputnik V Vaccine in India here so stay tuned.
