High cost, bureaucracy keeping Paxlovid from COVID patients

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High cost, bureaucracy keeping Paxlovid from COVID patients
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Sticker shock over the COVID medication has stunned thousands of sick Americans since late December, as Pfizer shifted to commercial sales of Paxlovid. Before...

Sticker shock over the COVID medication has stunned thousands of sick Americans since late December, as Pfizer shifted to commercial sales of Paxlovid. Before then, the federal government covered the cost of the drug.

That kind of sticker shock has stunned thousands of sick Americans since late December, as Pfizer shifted to commercial sales of Paxlovid. Before then, the federal government covered the cost of the drug.The price is one reason Paxlovid is not reaching those who need it most.

“There is still a heaven!” Hyatt replied. After he had been on Paxlovid for a few days his symptoms were gone and his surgery was rescheduled.

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