Britain Approves First Oral COVID-19 Antiviral From Merck


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  • The United Kingdom Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has granted authorization to Merck & Co Inc (NYSE:MRK) and Ridgeback Biotherapeutics' molnupiravir (MK-4482) for COVID-19.
  • The approval marks the first oral antiviral medicine authorized to treat mild-to-moderate COVID-19 in adults who have at least one risk factor for developing severe illness. 
  • In the U.K., Lagevrio is the planned trademark for molnupiravir.
  • Molnupiravir application is under review in the U.S. and Europe.
  • Merck is actively working to submit applications to other regulatory agencies around the world.
  • Related: Merck, Ridgeback File For Emergency Use Nod For COVID-19 Antiviral.
  • Price Action: MRK shares are up 2.19% at $90.62 during the premarket session on the last check Thursday.

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