Low-cost formulation reduces dose and increases efficacy of drug against parasitic worms

Published Date: 15 May 2025

A group of researchers has developed a new formulation for the only drug available on the market to treat helminths, as worms such as schistosomes and tapeworms are known. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), ...

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