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Estimated 4,640 Patients Took Xocova by Dec. 18: Shionogi
An estimated 4,640 people have taken Shionogi’s oral COVID-19 treatment Xocova (ensitrelvir) between the start of its distribution in Japan on November 24 and December 18, according to a report released by the company. During this period, one case of…
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