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Low-Cost COVID-19 Pills To Hit Markets Of Economically Backward Nations
As per reports, about 30 generic drugmakers in Asia, Africa, and the Middle East will make affordable Covid-19 pills. Merck, the pharmaceutical giant, will manufacture the anti-viral pill 'Molnupiravir' for economically backward nations. The agreement backed by the UN states, Merck will not receive royalties for the sale of the cheap version of the pill while the pandemic continues. The pills would be distributed to 105 less developed nations… read-more
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Pfizer COVID Pills Highly Effective At Preventing Deaths; Suggests Trials
Pfizer on November 5, said that its experimental pill for COVID-19 reduced the rate of hospitalization and deaths of patients to nearly 90 percent. Reportedly, the drugmaker has recently joined in the race of making the world's first, easy consume medicine for Corona Virus in the United States. The company will be seeking approval from the FDA and international… read-more
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