The American College of Physicians updated outpatient COVID-19 treatment guidelines, outlining best practices for medication use in confirmed cases.

ACP updates outpatient COVID-19 treatment guidance

Japan approved the preventive use of the oral COVID-19 antiviral Xocova, marking the first authorization of its kind globally.

Japan approves preventive use of oral COVID drug Xocova in world first

Antiviral drug "Paquirovid(R) Pack 600/300" received approval for additional indication for children aged 6 years and older and weighing 20 kg or more - New treatment option for patients infected with COVID-19 -

Shionogi announced approval in Japan of Xocova (ensitrelvir fumaric acid) for post-exposure prophylaxis of COVID-19 based on positive phase 3 trial results demonstrating prevention of infection.

Shionogi Announces Approval in Japan of a Supplemental Indication for Xocova® (Ensitrelvir Fumaric Acid) for the Post-Exposure Prophylaxis of COVID-19.

Pregnant patients were reported to receive antiviral treatment for COVID-19 less often than for influenza despite guideline recommendations.

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