REMDESIVIR: THE FIRST COVID-19 DRUG TO GET FDA APPROVAL

Highlights

• Remdesivir developed by Gilead Sciences Inc. has been approved by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on Thursday, making it the first and only COVID-19 drug in the United States

• Remdesivir is currently being sold under the brand name Veklury, and the FDA approval will allow Gilead to market the drug and convey its benefits to doctors, medical staff and patients

• Gilead said th....