Pharmaceuticals and Drug Trials

6,000 UK Volunteers Sought For Final Stage Of Covid Vaccine Trial

Participants in Southampton, Bristol, Cardiff, London, Leicester, Sheffield, Manchester, Dundee and Belfast can expect to be contacted in the second half of this week.
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This Is What Needs To Happen Before You Can Get The Covid Vaccine

There are still a few hurdles to overcome before the Pfizer vaccine is available – and perhaps even more if you aren't on the priority list.
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What Scientists Say About A Covid Vaccine Volunteer’s Death

People involved in the Oxford University trial have stressed there's no cause for concern.
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Johnson & Johnson Halts Covid-19 Vaccine Trial After Mystery Illness

It's the second time testing has been halted on vaccines because of an illness.
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‘Potent’ Experimental Drug Given To Trump Being Rolled Out Across UK

Several hospitals in the north of England are already using the experimental treatment given to the US president.
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UK Government Signs Deal For 60 Million Doses Of New Covid-19 Vaccine

Government agreements are now in place for 250 million doses of potential vaccines.
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Oxford Coronavirus Vaccine 'Safe' And Showing 'Promising Results'

A clinical trial of the vaccine against Covid-19 found it induces an immune response.
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UK Government Signs Deals For 90m Extra Doses Of Coronavirus Vaccine

Business secretary Alok Sharma said the new agreements would “ensure the UK has the best chance possible of securing a vaccine that protects those most at risk”.
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Why Poor Countries Could Be Priced Out Of A Covid-19 Vaccine

Pharma giant AstraZeneca says it's "too early to comment on pricing post-pandemic".
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Coronavirus Vaccine Could Be Introduced In ‘First Half Of Next Year’, Scientist Says

But any potential vaccine would have to be released 'very cautiously', the Imperial College London professor warned.
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