Britain approves Merck's COVID-19 pill in world first

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Britain became the first country in the world to approve a potentially game-changing COVID-19 antiviral pill.

The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency 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.

The drug, to be branded Lagevrio in Britain, has been closely watched since data last month showed it could halve the chances of dying or being hospitalised for those most at risk of developing severe COVID-19 when given early in the illness.

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