A Pandemic Template For Swift Approval? Veklury Stability Questions Deferred For Later Study
Executive Summary
The US FDA shaved months from review of Gilead’s Veklury (remdesivir) for COVID-19 with post-approval commitments for multiple stability studies. The Pink Sheet takes a deep dive look at discussions within the agency and with the sponsor.
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