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MARCH 17, 2023

FDA Advisory Committee Supports Safety and Effectiveness of Paxlovid for COVID-19


Originally published by our sister publication Infectious Disease Special Edition

The FDA’s Antimicrobial Drugs Advisory Committee (AMDAC) voted 16-1 that available data support the safety and effectiveness of nirmatrelvir+ritonavir tablets (Paxlovid, Pfizer) to treat mild to moderate COVID-19 in adults who are at high risk for progression to severe illness. 

The Prescription Drug User Fee Act (PDUFA) action date for a decision by the FDA is in May.

The AMDAC based its vote on the