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Shionogi Reports 2 Serious Side Effect Cases in Xocova Update
Shionogi has issued the latest side effect update on its oral COVID-19 treatment Xocova (ensitrelvir), announcing a total of two serious adverse events reported between November 24 and December 26. The distribution of Xocova started on November 24, and up…
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