Merck asks FDA to authorize promising anti-COVID pill

Drugmaker Merck asked U.S. regulators Monday to authorize its pill for treating COVID-19 in what would add an entirely new and easy-to-use weapon to the world's arsenal against the pandemic.

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Slate MagazineLeft· Oct 11, 2021

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InsiderLean Left· Oct 11, 2021

Merck requests FDA authorization for its anti-COVID-19 pill, the next step towards rolling it out

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France 24Center· Oct 12, 2021

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ForbesCenter· Oct 12, 2021

Merck Reportedly Plans To Double Production Of New Covid-Fighting Pill As Wealthy Countries Corner Scarce Supplies

Health Care Finance NewsCenter· Oct 12, 2021

Merck submits emergency use authorization for COVID-19 pill

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Breitbart NewsRight· Oct 12, 2021

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New Hampshire Union LeaderLean Right· Oct 11, 2021

Merck seeks first U.S. authorization for COVID-19 pill

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