Was using "approval" colloquially, I understand the distinction between that and "authorized." However I have seen many larger trials for other repurposed drugs

Was using "approval" colloquially, I understand the distinction between that and "authorized." However I have seen many larger trials for other repurposed drugs being tried in early treatment dumped on as "underpowered" so it's just odd that that criticism is nowhere to be found in this case. There were 7 people hospitalized in the trial group and 14 in the placebo.