COVID antiviral drugs

Pfizer's Paxlovid pills are seen on display. The medicine received an emergency use authorization for COVID-19 last December.

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What to know about Paxlovid, the COVID drug President Biden is using to speed recovery

3:02pm July 21, 2022

by Bill Chappell

Paxlovid has been highly effective at reducing the risks of hospitalization and death, but some patients report a "Paxlovid rebound" in which the disease returns.

Pfizer PR photo: Freiburg_dissolution tester_ COVID oral PI tablets

Health & Safety

The COVID antiviral drugs are here but they're scarce. Here's what to know

5:17am December 31, 2021

by Sydney Lupkin

Paxlovid and molnupiravir have been authorized for emergency use to keep COVID-19 patients out of the hospital, but don't expect to be able to go to your usual pharmacy and get them.