Paxlovid

• Paxlovid slashed severe outcomes for at-risk patients after Omicron surge, study finds

  Canadians 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.

  Health

  Feb 13
  
• Ontario pharmacists can prescribe for 13 common ailments as of Jan. 1

  The 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.

  Canada

  Dec 28, 2022
  
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• Ontario pharmacists allowed to prescribe Paxlovid for COVID-19 treatment

  Ontario'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.

  Health

  Dec 8, 2022
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• Ontario considering letting pharmacists prescribe Paxlovid for COVID-19: Moore

  Ontario is considering allowing pharmacists to prescribe the COVID-19 treatment drug Paxlovid in order to expand access, the province's top doctor says.

  Health

  Nov 6, 2022
• Alberta awaiting further ‘guidance’ on Health Canada-approved COVID-19 treatment

  Evusheld is currently only available in Alberta for the prevention of COVID-19 but was also recently approved as a treatment.

  Canada

  Oct 25, 2022
• U.S. FDA orders Pfizer to test 2nd Paxlovid course for rebound COVID patients

  The 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 treatment

  Health

  Aug 19, 2022
• What is COVID-19 rebound and when does it happen? Here’s what we know

  President 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.

  Health

  Aug 5, 2022
• Nova Scotians with any COVID-19 symptoms asked to do treatment assessment form

  The 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.'

  Health

  Aug 3, 2022
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• Joe Biden tests positive for COVID-19 again on Monday

  Joe Biden tested positive for COVID-19 on Monday "as could be anticipated," his physician said in a memo released by the White House.

  World

  Aug 1, 2022
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• Biden has ‘less troublesome’ COVID-19 symptoms as he continues to improve: physician

  Biden, 79, tested positive for COVID on Thursday, when the White House said he was experiencing mild symptoms.

  World

  Jul 23, 2022