China's homegrown COVID antiviral pill was included in the nation's medical subsidy program, health authorities said, after pricing talks broke down with Pfizer Inc. to cover its more expensive Paxlovid.
Price negotiations with Pfizer break down over more expensive Paxlovid

China approved Genuine Biotech’s Azvudine for adults with normal COVID symptoms under an emergency use authorization plan in July 2022.
China's homegrown COVID antiviral pill was included in the nation's medical subsidy program, health authorities said, after pricing talks broke down with Pfizer Inc. to cover its more expensive Paxlovid.