Weaknesses In Gilead's Remdesivir Trial Designs Unlikely to Impact Approval Prospects In US
Executive Summary
Urgency of the COVID-19 crisis, political pressure, and trends in FDA reviews all point in favor of Gilead, despite the company's decision to conduct open-label Phase III trials for remdesivir and only one study with a control arm.
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