OSAKA -- Japanese drugmaker Shionogi expects to be able to sell its Xocova COVID-19 treatment in the U.S. in early 2025, part of a focus on overseas sales as public funding for coronavirus medications in Japan ends this month.
Drugmaker looks overseas for Xocova sales growth as public funds dry up at home

Shionogi President Isao Teshirogi said swift U.S. approval for Xocova would speed the process in other countries. (Photo by Keiichiro Sato)
OSAKA -- Japanese drugmaker Shionogi expects to be able to sell its Xocova COVID-19 treatment in the U.S. in early 2025, part of a focus on overseas sales as public funding for coronavirus medications in Japan ends this month.