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# molnupiravir

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First anti-viral pill to treat Covid-19 that can be taken at home approved in the UK

The drug is most effective if taken within the first five days of suffering Covid-19.

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Nov 4th 2021, 12:32 PM

EU medicines watchdog could start review of Merck Covid pill 'in days'

Merck said last week that its drug molnupiravir was shown to reduce hospitalisations by 50%.

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Oct 5th 2021, 10:42 PM

Merck's Covid-19 pill cuts hospitalisation by 50%, study shows

The company said it would soon ask health officials around the world to authorise its use.

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Oct 1st 2021, 9:08 PM