Use of Dexamethasone for Coronavirus Treatment Approved by Government Dexamethasone, an anti-inflammatory drug, has been immediately approved to treat all UK hospitalised COVID-19 patients requiring oxygen, including those on ventilators, from today. World first coronavirus treatment approved for NHS use by government The government has immediately authorised the NHS to use the world’s first coronavirus treatment proven to reduce the risk of death. Published 16 June 2020 From: Department of Health and Social Care Ground-breaking coronavirus treatment approved for use across the NHS from today Government-funded UK trial showed drug saved lives by significantly reducing risk of death in hospitalised
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