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Thursday, October 15, 2026● Updated 6:00 AM ET
Medicines & FDA

FDA approves a pill for herpes sores that won't heal

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Hovilpri (pritelivir) is for adults with weakened immune systems whose herpes lesions didn't respond to standard antivirals. In its trial, 63% healed fully within four weeks, compared with 34% on other treatments.

Source: Drug Topics

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