More Remdesivir Data, More Questions Linger

The latest data on the NIAID’s ACTT-1 study offers more help for clinicians trying to determine which coronavirus patients should receive remdesivir, but selection criteria – and supply – remain uncertain.

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Clinicians have some clues about the best patients for remdesivir, but say more information still is needed after studies were published. • Source: Shutterstock

Additional positive clinical data about Gilead Sciences Inc.’s remdesivir in coronavirus disease was welcome news for clinicians, but may only answer a few of the many questions about the optimal use of the antiviral.

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