Coverage dated November 18, 2021

EU says Merck's COVID pill can be taken in emergencies

Headline from MedicalXpress

The European Medicines Agency has issued emergency use advice for Merck's COVID-19 pill, even though the oral medicine has not yet been authorized.

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  1. France 24

    Merck Covid pill backed for EU emergency use (opens France 24)

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    France 24's feed description

    The EU's drug watchdog on Friday backed Merck's anti-Covid pill for emergency use ahead of its formal authorisation and started reviewing Pfizer's antiviral treatment as cases soar across Europe.

  2. Al Jazeera

    EU regulator recommends Merck’s COVID-19 pill for emergency use (opens Al Jazeera)

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    Al Jazeera's feed description

    Advice comes ahead of formal authorisation of potentially groundbreaking antiviral drug as infection rates soar.

  3. MedicalXpress

    EU says Merck's COVID pill can be taken in emergencies (opens MedicalXpress)

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    MedicalXpress's feed description

    The European Medicines Agency has issued emergency use advice for Merck's COVID-19 pill, even though the oral medicine has not yet been authorized.

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