Pfizer says COVID-19 pill reduces death, hospitalization by 89 percent in final studies

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The pill, called Paxlovid, is currently being petitioned with the FDA for emergency-use authorization.

"This news provides further corroboration that our oral antiviral candidate, if authorized or approved, could have a meaningful impact on the lives of many, as the data further support the efficacy of Paxlovid in reducing hospitalization and death and show a substantial decrease in viral load," Albert Bourla, chairman and CEO of"This underscores the treatment candidate's potential to save the lives of patients around the world.

Pfizer's results also pointed to success against the new Omicron variant, as Paxlovid is seemingly able to target a protein associated with the strain called 3CL, and inhibit replication of the virus. Pfizer announced Tuesday that final studies of their COVID-19 pill show an 89 percent efficacy of reducing hospitalization and death. Here, a Pfizer sign is seen on July 22, 2020 in New York City.Pfizer's study results have so far been shared with the FDA, but have not yet been reviewed by outside scientists. If approved for use, the drug treatment would consist of three pills taken twice a day for a period of five days, according to Politico.

 

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