GSK Enters Race For OTC COVID-19 Test With Mammoth Biosciences As Partner
Executive Summary
GSK partners with biotech firm Mammoth Biosciences to develop a home-use OTC nasal swab test for COVID-19 that works in less than 20 minutes. Mammoth says the firms will seek an FDA emergency use authorization for the test, roll it out first to clinics and will seek approval for OTC sales.
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