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UK Approves Merck’s COVID-19 Antiviral Pill
November 8, 2021 Last Thursday, the UK became the first country to approve an antiviral drug for COVID-19. Molnupiravir, developed by Merck and Ridgeback Biotherapeutics, is designed to stop SARS-CoV-2…
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Final Analysis Caps Merck’s COVID-19 Antiviral Pill at 30% Efficacy
November 30, 2021 Last Friday, Merck released a final analysis of its clinical trial for molnupiravir, their COVID-19 antiviral pill. An interim analysis stated molnupiravir reduced the risk of hospitalization…
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Merck Submits COVID Antiviral Pill for EUA
October 11, 2021 This morning, the pharmaceutical company Merck submitted an application for EUA of their COVID-19 oral antiviral pill. If accepted, this will become the first pill authorized by…
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EMA Recommends Merck’s COVID-19 Antiviral Pill
November 23, 2021 Last Friday, the European Union’s drug regulator recommended the use of Merck’s COVID-19 antiviral pill, molnupiravir. Earlier this month, Britain became the first country to grant authorization….