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S. Korea Open to Import of Remdesivir After Full Clinical Testing

SEOUL, May 2 (Korea Bizwire) – South Korea said Saturday it is open to importing Remdesivir, an Ebola treatment that has emerged as a new hope in tackling the new coronavirus, if it proves to be effective through clinical tests. “Health authorities are working closely with related bodies to follow up on ongoing clinical tests, [...]

Who Can Afford Gilead’s US$1,000 Pill Daily?

SEOUL, Sept. 18 (Korea Bizwire) – As Sovaldi, a new drug for the hepatitis C virus developed by US-based biotechnology company Gilead, has been approved by the Ministry of Food and Drug Safety of Korea, speculation is mounting over how much it will cost in Korea. The drug is currently being sold for US$1,000 a pill [...]