Lilly’s Bamlanivimab (LY-CoV555) Receives the US FDA’s EUA for the Treatment of Recently Diagnosed COVID-19

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  • The EUA is based on P-II BLAZE-1 study assessing bamlanivimab (700/2800/7000 mg) as monothx. vs PBO or in combination with second Ab for the treatment of symptomatic COVID-19 in the outpatient setting. The EUA is granted for bamlanivimab (LY-CoV555, 700 mg)
  • Patients showed reduced viral load & rates of symptoms & hospitalization. The EUA includes a warning for hypersensitivity including anaphylaxis and infusion-related reactions
  • The US government will allocate 300,000 doses of bamlanivimab to high-risk patients, with no out-of-pocket costs for the medication. Bamlanivimab should be administered asap after a positive COVID-19 test and within 10 days of symptom onset

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