It’s been almost 20 years to the month since Tamiflu (received FDA approval in Oct 1999) has been approved, but it has officially met its match. We now have a new contender, Xofluza. As you’ll likely get many questions about it, I just wanted to give you some quick basics on what you need to know.

• Generic name: baloxavir marboxil
  
  
• It has a different MOA than Tamiflu, but still only works to shorten symptoms and reduce complications
  
  
• It’s just a single dose, in contrast to the 5 day treatments with Tamiflu
  
  
• It’ll cost: ~$150 (Coupons for $30 and $90 may be available)
  
  
• Only indicated for people ages 12 and up and must be given within 48 hours of onset of symptoms
  
  
• There was no difference in the time to alleviation of symptoms between subjects who received Xofluza and those who received the other flu treatment, e.g. Tamiflu
  
  
• Most common side effects are diarrhea and bronchitis

Hope this helps!