The U.S. Food and Drug Administration published a “Statement on Leronlimab,” CytoDyn’s monoclonal antibody that was initially being developed for HIV and cancer before the company began testing for Covid-19. In an unusual public scolding, the regulatory agency accused CytoDyn of misrepresenting clinical trial results for the drug in Covid-19.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration issued final guidance on May 17 on master protocols for evaluating prevention and treatment options for Covid-19. The guidance took effect immediately and will remain in effect throughout the pandemic.
Chinese police arrested more than 80 people and confiscated over 3,000 fake doses of Covid-19 vaccine as part of a campaign to combat vaccine-related crimes, state news agency Xinhua reported.
Gilead Sciences Inc. cut the company’s 2020 revenue forecast, citing lower-than-expected demand and difficulty in predicting sales of remdesivir, the only treatment approved in the United States for patients hospitalized with Covid-19.
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Vir Biotechnology Inc. plans to start a mid-to-late stage trial of the company’s Covid-19 drug candidate in August, as drugmakers across the globe rush to find treatments for the highly infectious virus.
In an aim to create a strong domestic supply chain, President Donald Trump signed an Executive Order that calls for federal agencies to purchase “essential drugs” and medical supplies that are produced in the United States, rather than from abroad as is the current practice.
For many of us, we’re entering week 8 of Work From Home during the Covid-19 crisis. It’s been inspiring to see all those in the healthcare communications universe innovate and remain motivated to continue our critical work during these challenging times. It’s fair to say that now, more than ever, the role of effectively communicating the research, development, administration and efficacy of drug therapies is paramount to successfully navigating the world through this pandemic and beyond. We invite all families to join us virtually, for our June 18th Med Ad News Manny Awards #FamilyStyle! This year’s Manny Awards program will be designed to entertain, engage and educate our growing healthcare communications family. Set your calendars and make a night of it for the entire family to get dressed up for a virtual Black Tie event!
Gilead Sciences filed a lawsuit against the United States government alleging the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) violated a contract that governed an HIV research collaboration between the company and government agency.
India’s ability to produce affordable generic drugs has led to the country’s reputation of being the “pharmacy of the world,” according to Dr. Reddy’s Vice President Radha Iyer.
