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Pfizer to allow generic versions of its Covid-19 pill in 95 countries

The voluntary licensing agreement between Pfizer and the MPP will allow the United Nations-backed group to grant sub-licenses to qualified generic drug manufacturers

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Dr Reddy's Laboratories, one of a handful of Indian drug companies licensed to make a new pill developed by Merck, said last week it was open to making a similar pill from Pfizer, thought to be even more effective (Photo: Reuters)

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Pfizer said on Tuesday it will allow generic manufacturers to supply its experimental antiviral Covid-19 pill to 95 low- and middle-income countries through a licensing agreement with international public health group Medicines Patent Pool (MPP).

The voluntary licensing agreement between Pfizer and the MPP will allow the United Nations-backed group to grant sub-licenses to qualified generic drug manufacturers to make their own versions of PF-07321332. Pfizer will sell the pills it manufactures under the brand name Paxlovid.

Pfizer, which also makes one of the mostly widely used Covid-19 vaccines, has said the pill cut the chance of hospitalization or death for adults

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