COVID-19

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Coronavirus pandemic delay Mylan and Pfizer's generics merge...

Mylan’s merger with Pfizer’s off-patent drug business has been delayed until later this year because of the coronavirus pandemic.

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Pharma giants including Novartis collaborate on COVID-19 the...

A consortium of life sciences companies including pharma giants such as Novartis and Johnson & Johnson, are to collaborate to develop and manufacture vaccines, diagnostics and treatment

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Gilead rescinds orphan status request for COVID-19 drug

Gilead has rescinded its request for orphan status for its potential COVID-19 antiviral remdesivir amid a furore over its pricing should it get to market.

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GP video consultations viable during social distancing - res...

Video consultations with GPs are a viable alternative during social distancing measures, according to research from the University of Warwick, although technical challenges and lack of reso

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COVID-19 and cystic fibrosis – living on high alert in extra...

As the global COVID-19 outbreak continues to tighten its grip, people with underlying respiratory conditions such as cystic fibrosis (CF) are particularly vulnerable.