Remdesivir

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Expensive COVID drug promoted by Anthony Fauci

Remdesivir is a drug developed by Gilead and promoted by Anthony Fauci for COVID-19.

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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