The drug proved just 30% effective at preventing hospitalization and death among high-risk patients.
the trial results as “not good” and remarked in a TV interview that the cancelled order “didn’t cost us anything.”.
The French government has not yet determined whether Paxlovid will be available over-the-counter in France, Reuters reported. Merck’s share price on the Paris Stock Exchange declined slightly following the announcement of the canceled order,reported, though the company’s performance on the New York Stock Exchange seemed mainly unaffected throughout the morning.by the FDA, which is still considering approval of molnupiravir.
Though Paxlovid won’t be widely available in the U.S. for several months, it represents a “very important” step toward ending the pandemic,
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