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FDA approves first new herpes drug mechanism in nearly 30 years

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Developer of pritelivir, absorbed by Asahi Kasei

The Food and Drug Administration approved Hovilpri (pritelivir) on October 9 for persistent herpes sores in adults with weakened immune systems. It is the first herpes treatment with a new mechanism of action in nearly 30 years.

Updated Oct 16