Beximco Launches World’s First Molnupiravir Generic

Generic Version Of MSD’s Oral Therapy For COVID-19 To Be Marketed As Emorivir

Bangladesh’s Beximco has launched the world’s first molnupiravir generic, to be marketed as Emorivir, following an emergency use authorization by the local regulator. The company told Generics Bulletin it was able to manufacture and sell its version of the MSD oral COVID-19 treatment thanks to the WTO’s TRIPS waiver for less economically developed countries.

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Beximco has launched the world’s first molnupiravir generic • Source: Alamy

Bangladesh’s Beximco Pharmaceuticals has announced the launch of the world’s first generic version of MSD’s molnupiravir oral treatment for COVID-19, following an emergency use authorization by the local regulator.

“Beximco Pharma’s branded generic version of molnupiravir will be marketed as Emorivir,” the company stated, noting that the antiviral was...

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