Adding NMV/r to COVID-19 formulary cuts medication costs, shortens hospital stays

13 Dec 2025
Adding NMV/r to COVID-19 formulary cuts medication costs, shortens hospital stays
A study presented at IDWeek 2025 demonstrates substantial medication cost savings, shorter hospital stays, reduced treatment duration, and lower rates of progression to severe disease when nirmatrelvir-ritonavir (NMV/r) was added to the acute care formulary for treating elderly patients with mild-to-moderate COVID-19.

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Adding NMV/r to COVID-19 formulary cuts medication costs, shortens hospital stays

Adding NMV/r to COVID-19 formulary cuts medication costs, shortens hospital stays

Adding NMV/r to COVID-19 formulary cuts medication costs, shortens hospital stays

Adding NMV/r to COVID-19 formulary cuts medication costs, shortens hospital stays