EMA Quashes Claims That Ibuprofen Worsens Infection From Coronavirus
Executive Summary
Breaking News: The European Medicines Agency says there is no evidence that ibuprofen worsens Covid‑19 and that consumers can carry on using the drug as advised by patient information.
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