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Canada enters 5th year of COVID-19. Are we falling short in treatment?As Canada enters its fifth year navigating COVID-19, treatment options for the virus remain disappointingly inadequate, according to advocates and experts.HealthDec 26, 2023
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Some COVID-19 treatments in U.S. are about to get expensive. Here’s whyPharmaceutical giant Pfizer is setting the price for a five-day treatment of Paxlovid at $1,390, but Americans can still access the pills at no cost -- for now.HealthOct 27, 2023
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Paxlovid slashed severe outcomes for at-risk patients after Omicron surge, study findsCanadians at risk of severe illness from COVID-19 who took Paxlovid had a significantly lower risk of being hospitalized or dying as a result of the virus, a new study shows.HealthFeb 13, 2023
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Ontario pharmacists can prescribe for 13 common ailments as of Jan. 1The province's ministry of health issued a reminder of the previously announced move on Wednesday, noting the service will be free with a health card.CanadaDec 28, 2022
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Ontario pharmacists allowed to prescribe Paxlovid for COVID-19 treatmentOntario's health minister Sylvia Jones said pharmacists can prescribe Paxlovid to treat severe cases of COVID-19 at no cost to the patient starting on Monday, Dec. 12.HealthDec 8, 2022
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Ontario considering letting pharmacists prescribe Paxlovid for COVID-19: MooreOntario is considering allowing pharmacists to prescribe the COVID-19 treatment drug Paxlovid in order to expand access, the province's top doctor says.HealthNov 6, 2022
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Alberta awaiting further ‘guidance’ on Health Canada-approved COVID-19 treatmentEvusheld is currently only available in Alberta for the prevention of COVID-19 but was also recently approved as a treatment.CanadaOct 25, 2022
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U.S. FDA orders Pfizer to test 2nd Paxlovid course for rebound COVID patientsThe U.S. FDA has ordered Pfizer Inc PFE.N to test the effects of an additional course of its antiviral Paxlovid among people who experience a rebound in COVID-19 after treatmentHealthAug 19, 2022
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What is COVID-19 rebound and when does it happen? Here’s what we knowPresident Joe Biden tested positive for COVID-19 a third time after taking an anti-viral drug treatment, but an expert says "rebound" cases are not an unheard phenomenon.HealthAug 5, 2022
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Nova Scotians with any COVID-19 symptoms asked to do treatment assessment formThe criteria for a COVID-19 treatment prescription is specific, said the Nova Scotia health agency, as 'treatment for early and mild COVID-19 does not benefit everyone.'HealthAug 3, 2022
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