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Merck’s Coronavir Approved for Production by Local Pharmaceutical Company
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The Board of Investments (BOI) under the Philippine Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) on 10th approved the domestic production of Molnupiravir, a new coronavirus oral drug developed by the U.S. company Merck, by the local pharmaceutical company Lloyd Laboratories. Domestic production is expected to ensure a stable supply and lower prices.