2023-12-09 01:00:17
The sale of the vaccine against Covid-19 is imminent but now the biggest doubt is about its precio. The biological was not designed to prevent infections but to reduce the chances of complications in the event of an infection. Although at the beginning it was provided free of charge by governments, it is now in the commercialization stage.
With this in mind, this December 7, the Federal Commission for the Protection against Health Risks (Cofepris) made a historic announcement. For the first time he granted the commercial use license for two immunizations that fulfill the same function.
In this case it is the vaccine Spikevax (monovalent XBB.1.5) ModernaTx. Inc. (requested through its legal representative in Mexico, Asofarma SA de CV) and the Comirnaty vaccine (Ómicron XBB. 1.5) Pfizer SA de CV
What will be the price of the Covid-19 vaccine in Mexico?
So far, none of the pharmaceutical companies have published an official figure. Meanwhile he Dr. Isaac Chávez Díaz He published a video where he talks about what is happening in the United States to get an idea of what could happen in Mexico.
For months it has been at the sale of the vaccine against Covid-19 in establishments such as pharmacies and self-service stores. The price of each dose is between 150 and 180 dollars, which translates into 2,600 and 3,126 pesos according to the current exchange rate.
Cofepris today granted health registration to the Covid-19 vaccines from Pfizer and Moderna. This will allow commercial sale in Mexico under medical supervision.
Both figures serve as parameters although they are by no means a definitive number. Furthermore, the price of medicines usually varies between countries because specific aspects of each nation influence it.
When will the Covid-19 vaccine be on sale in Mexico?
The other most common question is regarding the date on which this immunization can be acquired. In accordance with Alejandra Espinosa de los Monteroswho is director of the Asofarma vaccine unit and spokesperson for Moderna in Mexico, it is expected that before the end of 2023 the commercialization of the biological.
A definitive date has not yet been established but it is expected to be as soon as possible. And regarding Pfizer No official information has been published about this point.
Difference between free and paid vaccines
On the other hand, the commercialization of both biologicals does not interfere with the current plan of the federal government. The distribution and free application of vaccines against Covid-19 will continue throughout the country, although it will only be Russian Sputnik V and Cuban Abdala.
The problem with both is that their formula is not updated to provide protection against new variants like Ómicron. Despite the above, it does not mean that they are not useful because they do work, although to a lower percentage.
At the end of the day, now each Mexican will be able to decide on the option they prefer. If he wants the best current options he will have to pay. While if you choose the outdated ones you will be able to access the free ones. The most important thing is that everyone receives the booster dose.
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