Germany Decides On Added Benefit Of Gilead’s Veklury For COVID-19
Executive Summary
The body in charge of pricing and reimbursement in Germany has downgraded the extent of additional benefit offered by Gilead’s Veklury for treating COVID-19 patients.
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