Generic manufacturers to produce COVID-19 treatment nirmatrelvir
Pfizer’s oral COVID-19 treatment nirmatrelvir will be produced by 35 generic manufacturers to increase supply for low- and middle-income countries.
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Pfizer’s oral COVID-19 treatment nirmatrelvir will be produced by 35 generic manufacturers to increase supply for low- and middle-income countries.
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The license agreement between Pfizer and the Medicines Patent Pool (MPP) will enable access to Pfizer's antiviral candidate in 95 countries.
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