The oral drug Xocova marks the first home-grown medication, developed by Shionogi & Co., which can be prescribed for patients with mild symptoms, suggesting a stable supply of the tablet will be ...

The name of the pill is Xocova, and its generic name is ensitrelvir ... Patients will be advised to take one tablet a day for five days if the pill is approved. Shionogi requested at the ...

Shionogi has prior experience in Covid-19 drug development. In 2024, the company’s antiviral drug Xocova (ensitrelvir) received full approval in Japan, but the Phase III SCORPIO-HR trial ...