Merck Asks F.D.A. for Emergency Approval of Covid Pill October 12, 2021 Auto Bot Coronavirus (2019-nCoV), Food and Drug Administration, Merck & Company Inc, Molnupiravir (Drug), Vaccination and Immunization 0 The company is seeking federal sign-off for the pill to be given to high-risk people sick with Covid. Tens of millions of Americans could be eligible.