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Estimated 11,867 Patients Given Xocova as of Jan. 5: Shionogi
An estimated 11,867 people have taken Shionogi’s oral COVID-19 treatment Xocova (ensitrelvir) between the start of its distribution in Japan on November 24 and January 5, according to the latest report released by the company. According to the drug maker’s…
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