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"why were there so few doses [of ZMapp] on hand?" Don't underestimate how hard it can be to make medicines, especially novel new ones for rare ailments.
by ctdonath 12y ago
"why were there so few doses [of ZMapp] on hand?"
Don't underestimate how hard it can be to make medicines, especially novel new ones for rare ailments.
- drivingmenuts 12y agoThat's a rather loaded question. It assumes that the drug is well-tested and is considered a cure, rather than an experiment. Furthermore, while ebola has always been a concern, the current outbreak is without precedent, so no major preparations were in place. Yeah, it sucks that there's not enough ZMapp to go around, but on the other hand, it's not done yet.