Antiviral agents

UNAIDS sets target of 90% of people with HIV receiving treatment by 2020

A fast-track approach is needed over the next five years for the AIDS epidemic to cease to be a global health threat by 2030, according to a report by UNAIDS released on 18 November 2014.…

Public Health England reminds prescribers of effectiveness of antivirals for flu

Doctors have been instructed to prescribe antivirals for patients with severe influenza and not to be swayed by data showing that these drugs may not be effective.…

Contaminated batches of Zovirax eye ointment recalled

Contaminated batches of Zovirax (aciclovir) eye ointment are being recalled after metal particles were found in an ingredient used in its manufacture.…

Investigating treatment strategies for the Middle East respiratory syndrome coronavirus

Researchers are investigating a number of ways to combat the outbreak of Middle East respiratory syndrome coronavirus, including using existing drugs.…

European Medicines Agency to review Ebola therapies

Experimental Ebola treatments are to be reviewed by the European Medicines Agency as part of the international response to the disease outbreak in West Africa.…

BioCryst remains hopeful of FDA approval for its single-dose influenza drug despite mixed results

An experimental single-dose influenza drug has demonstrated mixed results in treating adult patients with flu when administered within 48 hours of the onset of symptoms.…

Antiretroviral treatment linked to suicide

Patients taking antiretroviral efavirenz were twice as likely to have suicidal thoughts, attempt suicide or take their own life.…

SUMMARY: Antivirals management in Lancashire during the 2009 swine flu pandemic

Julie Lonsdale deputy head of medicines management Rosalind Way head of research innovation and development — both at North Lancashire Teaching Primary Care Trust  …