European CHMP recommends approval of remdesivir (Veklury)

The license is for the treatment of COVID-19 in adults and adolescents from 12 years of age with pneumonia who require supplemental oxygen.

SPS commentary:

In a related press release, The European Medicines Agency (EMA) state remdesivir is the first medicine against COVID-19 to be recommended for authorisation in the EU. Data on remdesivir were assessed in an exceptionally short timeframe through a rolling review procedure, an approach used by EMA during public health emergencies to assess data as they become available.

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European Medicines Agency

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