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MPR Weekly Dose

Nov 20, 2020

The latest on vaccine news from Moderna, and BioNTech and Pfizer as they release more trial data; A at-home diagnostic test is approved; Keytruda gains expanded approval; and all the rest of the drug news from this past week.


Nov 13, 2020

Major developments in COVID-19 vaccine and antibody treatments: Are we close to having a vaccine gain Emergency Use Authorization? The antibody bamlanivimab is given Emergency Use Authorization; An NIH study concluded that hydroxychloroquine has no clinical benefit; And unrelated to COVID, but still big news, the...


Nov 6, 2020

This week we cover a new treatment submission to the FDA for the prevention of diabetes; The launch of a bupivacaine implant to treat post op pain; The DEA schedules a newly approved opioid; The FDA classifies over 200 drugs as essential and wants manufacturers to ramp up production; And more news on drugs that are in...