FDA Approves New BARDA-Supported
Smallpox Antiviral Drug
The FDA’s approval of TPOXX® (tecovirimat) — the first and only approved antiviral treatment for smallpox — marks a milestone for biosecurity and a triumph against one of the most deadly diseases in history. The approval also serves as an exemplary model of government working collaboratively with its interagency partners and industry to meet a national biodefense need.
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