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Abbott Mass Distributes Rapid COVID-19 Tests, Offers App So Consumers Can Display Test Results

Abbott Mass Distributes Rapid COVID-19 Tests, Offers App So Consumers Can Display Test Results

Source : 'HBW Insight'

The scope of the need for COVID-19 tests in the US is seen in Abbott Laboratories Ltd’s announcement of distributing 150m through the Department of Health and Human...

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International Sales Reps’ COVID-19 Claims Bring Problems Home For US Supplement Direct Seller

International Sales Reps’ COVID-19 Claims Bring Problems Home For US Supplement Direct Seller

Source : 'HBW Insight'

A US direct selling firm’s statement that it will ask international sales representatives to pull fraudulent claims for dietary supplements to treat COVID-19 isn’t sufficient to assuage an industry self-regulation...

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Woodcock To Be Acting US FDA Commissioner, Leaving Agency in Stable, Capable Hands

Woodcock To Be Acting US FDA Commissioner, Leaving Agency in Stable, Capable Hands

Source : 'The Pink Sheet'

Janet Woodcock will take over as acting commissioner of the US Food and Drug Administration upon Stephen Hahn’s departure on 20 January following the inauguration of President-elect Joe Biden, leaving the...

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Adolescent Recruitment For COVID-19 Vaccine Trials Is Worry For Operation Warp Speed

Adolescent Recruitment For COVID-19 Vaccine Trials Is Worry For Operation Warp Speed

Source : 'The Pink Sheet'

Adult coronavirus vaccine clinical trial enrollment may continue moving at a brisk pace, but pediatric trials are recruiting more slowly, which could delay indication expansion.

The search for pediatric patients concerns...

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Will COVID-19 Drive The Decline Of International Reference Pricing?

Will COVID-19 Drive The Decline Of International Reference Pricing?

Source : 'The Pink Sheet'

The COVID-19 pandemic has shone a spotlight on the importance of equitable access to medicines and vaccines as well as flaws of international reference pricing (IRP) systems, which can price...