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Old 02-08-2020, 12:41 PM   #4859
PhilT2
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Default Re: Covid 19 -

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Originally Posted by russellw View Post
I largely agree however, we also need to recognise that Thalidomide was also approved for use by the UK, German and Australian approval bodies although the USA withheld approval.
As far as I know the Aust approval process mainly consists of reviewing the trials done by the drug manufacturer. Independent tests are not usually undertaken. The drug may be monitored for a while and doctors asked to report any side effects but that's it.
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