Confusing Expiration Information on Some Paxlovid Prescriptions
Here's what you can do: Be aware that different lots of Paxlovid have been approved for use beyond the original expiration date. Therefore, the pharmacy may cross out the original date or place a sticker on the package informing people of the expiration date change (Figure 1).
Pharmacies should visit Pfizer's website for information on lots of EUA-labeled Paxlovid that are the subject of a shelf-life extension. Take steps today to ensure your pharmacy does not dispense EUA-labeled Paxlovid after the labeled or extended expiration date, or March 8, whichever is earlier.
Information About Paxlovid Expiration Dates
Information About Paxlovid Expiration Dates After a thorough review, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently announced the authorization of a shelf-life extension for the Pfizer antiviral therapy, Paxlovid , which is currently authorized for emergency use for the treatment of mild-to-moderate COVID-19.
Millions of Americans have used Paxlovid to treat COVID-19, but some have received medications that have expired, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Medications that are expired ...
PDF Updated Expiration Date Extension Notice for Paxlovid
extension of the shelf-life for certain PAXLOVID packs This means that your medication can still be used after the printed expiration date, which can be found on both the carton and the individual blister cards.
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See the current prescribing information and EUA Fact Sheet for Healthcare Providers for clinically significant drug interactions, including contraindicated drugs. Before prescribing PAXLOVID , the ...
See the Frequently Asked Questions on the Emergency Use Authorization for Paxlovid for Treatment of COVID-19 for additional information related to the dispensing of Paxlovid .
