Date:
October 19, 2020
Issue #:
1609
Summary:
Remdesivir (Veklury – Gilead), an investigational
antiviral drug administered by IV infusion, is now
available through an FDA Emergency Use Authorization
(EUA) for treatment of COVID-19 in all hospitalized
patients. An earlier EUA limited use of the drug to
patients hospitalized with severe disease.
antiviral drug administered by IV infusion, is now
available through an FDA Emergency Use Authorization
(EUA) for treatment of COVID-19 in all hospitalized
patients. An earlier EUA limited use of the drug to
patients hospitalized with severe disease.