Pfizer’s Oral COVID-19 Pill Paxlovid Tops Merck’s Molnupiravir
Executive Summary
Pfizer reported its protease inhibitor Paxlovid showed an 89% risk reduction for hospitalization and death compared to placebo in interim results of a Phase II/III trial. The pharma now is seeking a quick EUA in the US.
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