Pfizer's Paxlovid Becomes First Oral COVID-19 Therapy To Be Evaluated In Pediatric Clinical Study

Pfizer Inc PFE has initiated a Phase 2/3 EPIC-PEDS trial to evaluate Paxlovid (nirmatrelvir and ritonavir tablets) in COVID-19 pediatric patients.

The trial will include non-hospitalized, symptomatic pediatric participants with a confirmed diagnosis of COVID-19 who are at risk of progression to severe disease. The Phase 2/3 trial has approximately 140 pediatric participants under 18 years of age.

Initial enrollment features two cohorts; Cohort 1 includes participants weighing at least 40 kg, and Cohort 2 consists of patients weighing 20 kg - 40 kg.

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Participants enrolled in Cohort 1 will receive Paxlovid (nirmatrelvir/ritonavir 300 mg/100 mg) orally twice daily for five days, the currently authorized dosing for pediatric patients 12 years of age and older weighing at least 40kg. Participants enrolled in Cohort 2 will receive Paxlovid (nirmatrelvir/ritonavir 150 mg/100 mg) orally twice daily for five days.

Pfizer is also developing an age-appropriate formulation for three additional planned cohorts with patients younger than six years old.

The Company will start enrollment as data from Cohorts 1 and 2, and the new formulation is available.

Price Action: PFE shares are up 2.92% at $48.83 during the market session on the last check Wednesday.