Molnupiravir importer to 'explore possibility' of producing anti-COVID-19 drug locally

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'If it really happens, it's a good development for us because treatment will be nearer home and we will work on it,' says MedEthix Inc. president and CEO Monaliza Salian.

The Philippines' first local importer of molnupiravir has its eyes on manufacturing the oral anti-COVID-19 drug in the country.

Asked when domestic production could begin, Salian said the ball is in the American drugmaker's court. Merck announced on Thursday it is signing a deal with Medicines Patent Pool to allow affordable access to the drug across the globe. Thefrom 105 low- to middle-income countries for the royalty-free license.

 

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