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In November 2021, which of the following countries has approved a COVID-19 antiviral pill Molnupiravir, jointly developed by United States-based Merck and Ridgeback Biotherapeutics?

In November 2021, which of the following countries has approved a COVID-19 antiviral pill Molnupiravir, jointly developed by United States-based Merck and Ridgeback Biotherapeutics? Correct Answer Britain

The correct answer is Britain.

Key Points

  • Britain has become the first country in the world to approve a COVID-19 antiviral pill jointly developed by United States-based Merck and Ridgeback Biotherapeutics.
  • Britain's Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) recommended the drug, molnupiravir, be used as soon as possible following a positive COVID-19 test and within five days of the onset of symptoms.

Important Points

  • This is the first oral antiviral treatment for COVID-19 to get approved, with the green light coming ahead of potential United States regulatory clearance.
  • The drug, to be branded Lagevrio in Britain, is designed to introduce errors into the genetic code of the virus that causes COVID-19 and is taken twice a day for five days.

Additional Information

  • In November 2021, World Health Organisation has recommended the Emergency Use Listing status for Bharat Biotech’s Covaxin.
  • Covaxin is a whole virion-inactivated vaccine against SARS-CoV2, developed in partnership with ICMR (Indian Council of Medical Research) and NIV (National Institute of Virology), Pune.

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