antiviral news

Japanese drugmaker Shionogi has filed a supplemental application in Japan to broaden the use of its oral antiviral Xocova (ensitrelvir), aiming to include children as young as six who weigh at least 20 kilograms.

Shionogi Submits Supplemental New Drug Application for Ensitrelvir in Japan for the Treatment of COVID-19 in Pediatric Patients Aged 6 Years and Older.

The Ministry of Health recommends starting antiviral therapy as early as possible, no later than 7-8 days from the onset of symptoms, which refers to etiotropic treatment (aimed at eliminating the cause of the disease - ed.).

Shinpoong Pharmaceutical said Tuesday that it received a decision from the European Patent Office (EPO) to grant a patent for Pyramax (pyronaridine phosphate-artesunate), which was approved for treating malaria last Friday.

GC Biopharma began distributing Pfizer’s oral Covid-19 antiviral Paxlovid in Korea this month, marking a complete shift from government-led to private sector-led supply starting in July. The Korean drugmaker said Monday it signed a co-promotion and distribution deal with Pfizer Korea.

The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) yesterday reiterated that Taiwan has sufficient antiviral medication for COVID-19 patients and emphasized the importance of vaccination, amid concerns raised by public figures.