Pharmaceuticals and Drug Trials
As US buys up world’s supplies of Remdesivir, UK calls for more "collaboration".
Trials found that the anti-viral drug can reduce the recovery time of Covid-19 patients by four days.
Experts involved in the Oxford University Covid-19 vaccine trial – and a participant – explain how it works.
A preliminary trial of the drug made by Gilead found it could reduce the duration of Covid-19 symptoms in patients.
"It's certainly not for the money!" People who have signed up to take part in a Covid-19 vaccine trial talk about their "act of hope" amid the pandemic.
The president, who is not a doctor, recommended a potentially dangerous drug combo to his 74 million Twitter followers. "What do we have to lose?" he asked.
40% of NHS clinics offering the drug in England are now turning away gay and bisexual men.
Patients are complaining of delays in getting access to drugs.
“We hope it will give doctors confidence to prescribe for women who need it.”