The new cost of the drug is nearly triple the amount the US government paid during the coronavirus pandemic, according to a report.
Travis Kelce can’t believe he’s in ‘vax wars’ with Aaron RodgersThe pharmaceutical giant sent a letter dated Wednesday to pharmacies and clinics announcing the $1,390 price tag for the drug, which was the first oral treatment for COVID approved by the Food and Drug Administration,Those with health insurance will likely pay much less than new, jacked-up price.
“Pricing for Paxlovid is based on the value it provides to patients, providers, and health care systems due to its important role in helping reduce COVID-19-related hospitalizations and deaths,” a Pfizer spokeswoman told The Post. Last month, Pfizer BioNTech set the list price for their jointly manufactured COVID vaccine at $120 per dose.
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