CD HEALTH ALERT: Process to Obtain Tecovirimat (TPOXX) for Treatment of Monkeypox in Orange County

Tecovirimat (TPOXX) is an antiviral medication that is available for use to treat monkeypox under an expanded access investigational new drug (EA-IND) protocol (sometimes called “compassionate use”). It is the first-line medication to treat monkeypox in adults and children weighing 13kg or more. 

The CDC IRB serves as the central IRB for the tecovirimat protocol; they have determined that its use dose not constitute research involving human subjects as defined by 45 CFR 46.102. More info...