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Veklury Expands Label for Mild COVID-19
Gilead Sciences’ antiviral Veklury (remdesivir) is now officially allowed for use in mild COVID-19 with its label expanded to patients with risks factors for progression to severe disease. The Pharmaceuticals and Medical Devices Agency (PMDA) announced the update on March…
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