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Philippines grants first emergency approval for anti-COVID pill


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MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines’ drug regulator has given the first emergency use authorization for an anti-COVID pill, allowing wider use of the drug that was previously only available through select health facilities.

 

Food and Drug Administration director general Eric Domingo said Thursday on state-run People’s Television that it has granted emergency use authorization for Molnarz, a brand of the antiviral molnupiravir.

 

Domingo said the drug is indicated for adults aged 18 and above with mild to moderate COVID-19 who have risk factors for developing severe illness.

 

Full Story: https://www.philstar.com/headlines/2021/12/23/2149699/philippines-grants-first-emergency-approval-anti-covid-pill

 

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