Singapore’s Health Sciences Authority (HSA) has awarded conditional approval for Gilead Sciences Singapore’s experimental antiviral drug remdesivir, under the brand name Veklury, to treat adults with Covid-19.
The drug is indicated for patients with oxygen saturation less than or equal to 94%, as well as those who need supplemental oxygen or intensive breathing support, including invasive mechanical ventilation.
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HSA is collaborating with the Ministry of Health to identify the subcategory of patients who could benefit from this drug.
