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Shionogi’s COVID Pill Hits Main Goal in PIII, Discussion on Regulatory Path to Follow
Shionogi’s oral COVID-19 treatment ensitrelvir achieved the primary endpoint in the PIII part of a PII/III trial, according to preliminary results released by the company on September 28. The Osaka drug maker says it will consult with regulatory authorities to…
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