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'Peoples' Hope' Remdesivir Results Due Soon - What To Look For?

Other Candidates Disappointing

 
• By Brian Yang

The first data readout for remdesivir, the much anticipated antiviral for the coronavirus pandemic, is expected in days. Scrip surveys antiviral development and regulatory experts to gauge their interest and the key aspects to watch for in the milestone announcement.

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REMDESIVIR IN FOCUS AS CLINICAL DATA SET FOR RELEASE • Source: Shutterstock

The stakes have never been this high and the world is paying attention.

Clinicians are getting ready to release shortly the first results from an international clinical study with Gilead Sciences Inc

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