Coronavirus: UK authorises anti-viral drug remdesivir
It is not clear how much stock pharmaceutical company Gilead Sciences has available to treat UK patients.Minister for Innovation Lord Bethell said:"This shows fantastic progress. As we navigate this unprecedented period, we must be on the front foot of the latest medical advancements, while always ensuring patient safety remains a top priority.
"The latest, expert scientific advice is at the heart of every decision we make, and we will continue to monitor remdesivir's success in clinical trials across the country to ensure the best results for UK patients." Dr Stephen Griffin from the University of Leeds Medical School, said it was perhaps the most promising anti-viral for coronavirus so far.
He said patients with the most severe disease would be likely to receive it first."Whilst this is clearly the most ethically sound approach, it also means that we ought not to expect the drug to immediately act as a magic bullet. "We can instead hope for improved recovery rates and a reduction in patient mortality, which we hope will benefit as many patients as possible."Testing of the malaria drug hydroxychloroquine has beenThe World Health Organization says the temporary suspension is a precaution, after a recent medical study found the drug might increase the risk of death and heart rhythm complications.
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