Shionogi Presents New Ensitrelvir Clinical and Real-World Data Reinforcing Potential Across COVID-19 Populations at ESWI 2023
Ensitrelvir is an investigational oral antiviral that suppresses the replication of SARS-CoV-2 by selectively inhibiting the viral 3CL protease.
- Ensitrelvir is an investigational oral antiviral that suppresses the replication of SARS-CoV-2 by selectively inhibiting the viral 3CL protease.
- Known as Xocova® in Japan, ensitrelvir received emergency regulatory approval from the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare (MHLW) for the treatment of SARS-CoV-2 infection in November 2022.
- In April 2023, ensitrelvir was granted Fast Track designation by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
- “These results indicate the potential for ensitrelvir to help address these needs.”