GSK began human trials of a cancer drug found through its partnership with 23andMe. GSK used 23andMe’s genetic database to identify genes and proteins that could be targets for new drugs. (STAT)
Roche’s arthritis drug failed a late-stage trial in COVID-19 patients. Roche was testing its rheumatoid arthritis drug, Actemra/RoActemra, to treat patients hospitalized with severe COVID-19-related pneumonia. (Reuters)
Deaths from coronavirus have surpassed 150,000 in the U.S. The U.S. death toll makes up about a quarter of global deaths. The U.S. also ranks sixth highest in per capita deaths, with 4.5 fatalities per 10,000 people. (Reuters)
Two states have introduced bills banning most gifts to doctors. State legislators in Michigan and Pennsylvania are trying to curb both rising drug prices and the opioid epidemic. (STAT)
The U.S. government has enlisted camera manufacturers to start making drugs. The Trump administration is providing grants to camera and film makers Eastman Kodak and Fujifilm to support coronavirus drug and ingredient manufacturing. (BioPharma Dive)
