The Pfizer Covid-19 vaccine vials are supposed to hold five doses, but pharmacists have found they have enough for a sixth or even a seventh dose. Photo: Bloomberg The Pfizer Covid-19 vaccine vials are supposed to hold five doses, but pharmacists have found they have enough for a sixth or even a seventh dose. Photo: Bloomberg
The Pfizer Covid-19 vaccine vials are supposed to hold five doses, but pharmacists have found they have enough for a sixth or even a seventh dose. Photo: Bloomberg
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politico | Coronavirus: FDA says Pfizer vaccine vials hold extra doses, expanding supply

  • Using every drop from overfilled vials could boost available doses by up to 40 per cent
  • Some pharmacists had thrown away leftover vaccine due to confusion over US agency’s rules

Topic |   Coronavirus pandemic
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Updated: 7:29am, 17 Dec, 2020

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The Pfizer Covid-19 vaccine vials are supposed to hold five doses, but pharmacists have found they have enough for a sixth or even a seventh dose. Photo: Bloomberg The Pfizer Covid-19 vaccine vials are supposed to hold five doses, but pharmacists have found they have enough for a sixth or even a seventh dose. Photo: Bloomberg
The Pfizer Covid-19 vaccine vials are supposed to hold five doses, but pharmacists have found they have enough for a sixth or even a seventh dose. Photo: Bloomberg
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