/tags/paxlovid Paxlovid en-US Copyright Tue, 08 Nov 2022 10:00:40 GMT /npr-news/2022-11-08/new-va-study-finds-paxlovid-may-cut-the-risk-of-long-covid For those at high risk, Pfizer's antiviral drug helps stave off severe COVID-19. Now research suggests it may also reduce their chances of long COVID. Tue, 08 Nov 2022 10:00:40 GMT /npr-news/2022-11-08/new-va-study-finds-paxlovid-may-cut-the-risk-of-long-covid Pien Huang /coronavirus/2022-07-08/ohio-pharmacists-can-now-prescribe-covid-19-medication-paxlovid Paxlovid is used by high-risk patients to make their COVID-19 symptoms milder. It's critical patients take it in the first five days of illness, so taking a doctor's visit out of the requirements may make it easier for patients. Fri, 08 Jul 2022 12:11:38 GMT /coronavirus/2022-07-08/ohio-pharmacists-can-now-prescribe-covid-19-medication-paxlovid Lisa Ryan /coronavirus/npr-news/2022-05-11/3-ways-to-get-covid-pills-if-youve-just-tested-positive Some people have had trouble getting Paxlovid pills quickly, despite the administration's effort to ease access after a COVID test confirms infection. Wed, 11 May 2022 15:53:46 GMT /coronavirus/npr-news/2022-05-11/3-ways-to-get-covid-pills-if-youve-just-tested-positive Pien Huang /npr-news/2022-04-26/biden-will-make-paxlovid-a-highly-effective-covid-drug-available-to-more-pharmacies The antiviral pill is available to patients older than 12 who have tested positive for COVID and are at risk for developing a severe case of the disease. Tue, 26 Apr 2022 09:01:15 GMT /npr-news/2022-04-26/biden-will-make-paxlovid-a-highly-effective-covid-drug-available-to-more-pharmacies Tamara Keith, Eric McDaniel /2021-12-22/first-doses-of-paxlovid-pfizers-new-covid-pill-are-released-to-states The new at-home COVID treatment is currently available in limited quantities to states and territories. Some states will get as few as 120 courses of treatment at first. Wed, 22 Dec 2021 17:45:55 GMT /2021-12-22/first-doses-of-paxlovid-pfizers-new-covid-pill-are-released-to-states Scott Hensley