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Health Update

28 March 2022

Proposing MP
Maggie Throup Con
Erewash
Type
Written Ministerial Statement
Department
Department of Health and Social Care
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At a Glance

Issue Summary

The statement discusses the UK's successful deployment of treatments for COVID-19 through the Therapeutics Taskforce and the recent achievements of the Antivirals Taskforce.

Action Requested

The minister announces the consolidation of the Therapeutics and Antivirals Taskforces into a single taskforce, which will continue to oversee the delivery of antiviral and therapeutic interventions for those in need. Longer term, NICE will conduct a Multiple Technology Appraisal of COVID-19 therapeutics.

Key Facts

  • In April 2020, there were no proven effective treatments for COVID-19.
  • The Therapeutics Taskforce identified and made available dexamethasone, reducing mortality risk by up to 35%.
  • The Antivirals Taskforce secured almost five million patient courses of oral antivirals.
  • Eddie Gray led the Antivirals Taskforce.
  • NICE will conduct a Multiple Technology Appraisal of COVID-19 therapeutics.
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