The European Medicines Agency (EMA) announced on November 19 that European countries can use Merck’s coronavirus pills in emergencies caused by an increase in the number of cases, and before its official approval in the European Union. The European Medicines Agency has issued guidelines for the use of these tablets (which will be marketed under […]
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Pfizer allows other companies to make their own tablets and waives royalties
Pfizer has signed an agreement with a UN-backed group of companies to authorize its new drug, Paxlovid, for the treatment of coronavirus, which studies have shown reduces the risk of death and hospitalization by 89%. The pharmaceutical giant reports ABC News, announced the granting of a license for the production of antiviral tablets to the […]
Merck pills: how they were created and how their price will be determined
Zoe Aleksopoulou, clinical research director at Merck Sharp & Dohme, explained how scientists came up with the coronavirus pill. “Even before the covid pandemic, scientists began using the drug as a cure for the flu. However, during the pandemic, we found that, thanks to its mechanism of action, which suppresses the spread of some RNA […]
Molnupiravir: Great Britain approved first, EMA is in a hurry and allows not to wait
The European Medicines Agency last week began evaluating the Covid-19 antiviral drug and is trying to speed it up. The UK already approved its use on Thursday and became the first country in the world to recommend Merck tablets for the treatment of coronavirus. Sajid Javid, Britain’s Minister of Health, is optimistic: “Today is a […]