Covid pills are here, but they aren't for everyone. Find out if you should take this medicationThe pills have to be started as soon as possible, within five days of the start of symptoms.
27 Apr, 2022, 08.21 AM IST
Torrent & Cadila Pharmaceuticals get license to manufacture oral antiviral Covid-19 pill nirmatrelvirTorrent said that t it has signed a non-exclusive, non-transferable, non-sub licensable, license agreement to use the patents and know-how ...
17 Mar, 2022, 09.01 PM IST
China approves use of Pfizer's COVID drug PaxlovidThe National Medical Products Administration said Paxlovid is approved to treat adults who have mild to moderate COVID-19 and high risk of ...
12 Feb, 2022, 10.58 AM IST
How does Merck's COVID-19 pill compare to Pfizer's?Merck in November said its full trial results showed that molnupiravir lowered the chance of hospitalization or death by about 30% in patie...
31 Jan, 2022, 04.45 PM IST
European Union's drug regulator green lights Pfizer's COVID-19 pillThe endorsement by the European Medicines Agency (EMA) allows EU member states to deploy the drug after the regulator gave guidance for its...
27 Jan, 2022, 09.24 PM IST
MSN to launch generic anti-COVID pill Molnupiravir under 'Molulow' brandThe group is all set to launch the generic Molnupiravir 200 mg capsules and it is being manufactured at its USFDA and MHRA accredited facil...
06 Jan, 2022, 07.01 PM IST
Britain approves Pfizer's antiviral COVID-19 pillThe approval comes as the country scrambles to build its defences amid a record hit a daily record of new COVID-19 cases on Thursday, gover...
31 Dec, 2021, 05.46 PM IST
Mankind, BDR Pharma join hands to launch anti COVID-19 pill MolulifeMankind Pharma on Wednesday said it has joined hands with BDR Pharmaceuticals to launch oral anti-COVID-19 pill Molulife (Molnupiravir) in ...
29 Dec, 2021, 03.02 PM IST
Newly infected Covid-19 patients have two new home treatment options, but there's a catchYou'll need a prescription first from a doctor or other authorized health worker.
27 Dec, 2021, 03.49 PM IST
Pfizer confirms COVID pill's results, potency versus omicronThe Food and Drug Administration is expected to soon rule on whether to authorize Pfizer's pill and a competing pill from Merck, which was ...
15 Dec, 2021, 06.45 AM IST
Final US hurdle for Merck's COVID-19 pill: FDA panel reviewIf authorized, Merck's pill would be the first that U.S. patients could take at home to ease symptoms and speed recovery, a major step towa...
30 Nov, 2021, 08.39 PM IST
Pfizer to allow generic versions of its COVID-19 pill in 95 countriesThe voluntary licensing agreement between Pfizer and the MPP will allow the United Nations-backed group to grant sub-licenses to qualified ...
16 Nov, 2021, 05.54 PM IST
Pfizer says antiviral pill cuts risk of severe COVID-19 by 89%Pfizer said it plans to submit interim trial results for its pill, which is given in combination with an older antiviral called ritonavir, ...
06 Nov, 2021, 09.08 AM IST
UK authorizes Merck's coronavirus pill, the first shown to be effective at treating COVID-19The pill was licensed for adults 18 and older who have tested positive for COVID-19 and have at least one risk factor for developing severe...
04 Nov, 2021, 04.14 PM IST
Merck asks US FDA to authorize promising anti-COVID pillAn antiviral pill that people could take at home to reduce their symptoms and speed recovery could prove groundbreaking, easing the crushin...
11 Oct, 2021, 03.49 PM IST
These are the stocks to watch as Covid enters its next phaseThe first pill to treat Covid-19 is on its way and vaccine producers are rolling out booster shots in wealthy countries. For investors, the...
09 Oct, 2021, 01.36 PM IST
Merck to seek emergency approval for experimental pill that cuts worst effects of coronavirusIf cleared, Merck's drug - molnupiravir - would be the first pill shown to treat COVID-19, a potentially major advance in efforts to fight ...
02 Oct, 2021, 03.48 PM IST