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Monday, October 12, 2026● Updated 6:00 AM ET
Medicines & FDA

FDA approves a new pill for hard-to-treat herpes sores

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Hovilpri is for adults with weak immune systems whose sores didn't heal on standard antivirals. In a trial, 63% healed fully by day 28 versus 34% on other drugs.

Source: FDA

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