Paxlovid Cuts Covid Death Risk. But Those Who Need It Are Not Taking It

High-risk patients who took Paxlovid early in their illness saw a 73 percent reduction in their risk of dying from Covid, but only 15 percent of eligible patients take it. With Covid deaths rising to about 1,500 per week, researchers question why Paxlovid use has remained low among high-risk…#northeast #pacificnorthwest #florida #indiana #nih #joshfessel #pfizer #davidgifford #medicaid #medicare

Source: Reuters: Health - January 4, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news