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| − | The drug was developed with a $70, | + | The drug was developed with US government grants. [[MintPresNews]] quoted a figure of $70 million,<ref name=mpn>https://www.mintpressnews.com/public-outcry-gilead-charges-3000-covid-19-drug-cost-pennies/269110/</ref> other estimates range as high as $6.5 billion.<ref name=nc>https://www.nakedcapitalism.com/2020/07/big-pharma-wants-to-pocket-the-profits-from-a-covid-treatment-you-already-paid-for.html</ref> |
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| − | Developers [[Gilead]] faced criticism for charging $2,340 to $3,120 for a five day course of the drug.<ref name=mpn/> | + | Developers [[Gilead]] faced criticism for charging $2,340 to $3,120 for a five day course of the drug.<ref name=mpn/><ref name=nc/> |
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Revision as of 12:32, 12 July 2020
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Remdesivir is a drug developed by Gilead and promoted by Anthony Fauci for COVID-19.
Contents
Origins
The drug was developed with US government grants. MintPresNews quoted a figure of $70 million,[1] other estimates range as high as $6.5 billion.[2]
Efficacy
A study suggested that the drug did not affect the COVID case fatality rate, but reduced the average hospital visit for COVID-19 patients from 15 days to 11 days when compared to a placebo.[1]
Pricing
Developers Gilead faced criticism for charging $2,340 to $3,120 for a five day course of the drug.[1][2]
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