Georgia gets first batch of Covid-19 pills Paxlovid

20:18, 22.03.2022

The first batch of Pfizer’s Covid-19 pills Paxlovid has arrived in Georgia on Tuesday.

According to Health Ministry, Georgia is the first country in the region, where COVID-19 antiviral treatment drug is available. Patients would receive the pills free of charge.

Paxlovid is the most effective tool in treating COVID-19. It reduces hospitalizations in high-risk patients by around 90%.

US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the European Medicines Agency (EMA) have authorized Pfizer’s Paxlovid. The drug is already widely used in the United States and European countries.

By - Tamar Tabatadze

COVID-19

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