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Japan Approves MSD’s Oral COVID-19 Drug Molnupiravir
The Japanese government granted special emergency approval for MSD’s antiviral Lagevrio Capsules (molnupiravir) on December 24, making it the country’s first oral treatment for COVID-19. Health Minister Shigeyuki Goto approved the drug immediately after it was given the blessing at…
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