Can JAK Inhibitors Save Lives From COVID-19? Pfizer Might Let RECOVERY Answer The Question

Promising Signs From Phase II Study

Pfizer has unveiled promising results from a study of Xeljanz but needs a bigger trial. Given RECOVERY’s track record, the pharma company may opt to wait for its results.

Sao Paulo Street
The STOP-COVID study of tofacitinib was conducted in Sao Paulo, Brazil. • Source: Alamy

A new study of Pfizer’s oral JAK inhibitor Xeljanz (tofacitinib) suggests it could help cut the risk of death or respiratory failure in patients hospitalized with COVID-19 pneumonia who were not on ventilation but the company has not yet committed itself to pursuing a pivotal study.

That most likely reflects Pfizer giving itself time to weigh up the chances of success of a large-scale study, especially...

Scrip Podcast

Keep up with the top pharma business news of the week. On the go.

Scrip brings you a weekly bulletin of top picks.

More from Business

More from Scrip