The covid medicine Paxlovid is supposed to prevent the virus from multiplying in the cells and reduce the risk of hospitalization. In the next week, it will be launched in pharmacies around the country.
Since July, Paxlovid has been available at infection clinics and only intended for high-risk patients. The recommendations have now been updated.
The medicine should prevent the virus from multiplying in the cells and reduce the risk of hospitalization. Pfizer is behind it. The tablets must be taken immediately after the diagnosis has been made and within five days of the onset of symptoms.