Shionogi’s Ensitrelvir Shows Promise in COVID-19 Prevention

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  • Shionogi announced Phase 3 trial results for ensitrelvir, showing a significant risk reduction in COVID-19.
  • Ensitrelvir could be a breakthrough for COVID-19 prevention, enhancing Shionogi’s role in infectious disease solutions.
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Shionogi’s Ensitrelvir Shows Promise in COVID-19 Prevention

Shionogi & Co ( (JP:4507) ) just unveiled an update.

Shionogi & Co., Ltd. announced promising results from its Phase 3 trial of ensitrelvir, an oral antiviral drug, which showed a significant reduction in the risk of developing COVID-19 when used as post-exposure prophylaxis. This development positions ensitrelvir as a potential breakthrough in preventing COVID-19, especially for high-risk individuals, and highlights Shionogi’s commitment to addressing unmet medical needs in infectious disease prevention.

More about Shionogi & Co

Shionogi & Co., Ltd. is a pharmaceutical company based in Osaka, Japan, focusing on the development and distribution of medicines, particularly in the area of infectious diseases. The company is known for its work on antiviral drugs and has been actively involved in creating treatments for COVID-19.

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