FDA approves remdesivir for COVID-19
The antiviral drug reduces recovery time but has not been found to cut the risk of dying from COVID-19.
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Shortage of key COVID drug remdesivir fuels illegal trade in India
The U.S. government's deal to buy up most of the world's remdesivir has left many countries short, forcing families to pay up to 10 times the market price, if they can.
Gilead CEO says remdesivir could reach patients within days
Daniel O'Day says the drug will soon be deployed to the "most urgent" patients following the drug's emergency use authorization Friday.
Gilead CEO says remdesivir could reach COVID-19 patients within days
Daniel O'Day said on "Face the Nation" that Gilead has donated its entire supply of remdesivir to be administered to hospitalized COVID-19 patients.
Transcript: Gilead CEO Daniel O'Day on "Face the Nation"
The following is a transcript of an interview with Gilead Sciences CEO Daniel O'Day that aired Sunday, May 3, 2020, on "Face the Nation."
Gilead's coronavirus drug remdesivir: Here's what to know
Hopes are high for antiviral drug after a clinical trial showed promise, but the benefits may be limited, experts say.
Remdesivir shows promise against COVID-19
The antiviral drug remdesivir has shown promise in treating the COVID-19 infection in hospitalized patients. Dr. Mark McClellan, a professor of Business, Medicine and Policy at Duke University and a former FDA commissioner, joins CBSN's Reena Ninan for a closer look at the drug.
Patients rushing to join studies of promising coronavirus drug
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"The Handmaid's Tale" author Margaret Atwood: "I have never believed it can't happen here"
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Book excerpt: "The Testaments" by Margaret Atwood
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"Handmaid's Tale" star Elisabeth Moss: "I'm not a dark person"
The actress and producer of the critically-acclaimed drama says the show's message is that women united are stronger and can affect change
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FDA approves first pill to treat all types of hepatitis C
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Companies caught in controversy turn to charity
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Congress outraged over Hep C treatment VA can't afford
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5 reasons why Americans pay so much for drugs
Other countries pay far less for prescription meds than the U.S. -- blame lots of marketing and a lack of bargaining
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