Paxlovid tablets are suspected to be smuggled into China via Hong Kong

Paxlovid tablets, used to reduce the risk of infection with COVID-19, are suspected of being smuggled into China via Hong Kong.

There, the drug is sold at a high price in the fake market.

Hong Kong customs officials have seized hundreds of boxes containing Pfizer’s Paxlovid tablets manufactured in India.

Similar smuggling operations have been spotted in recent weeks.

Demand for Paxlovid tablets is increasing in China.

Beijing is asking Pfizer to lower the price of the pills.

A pack of Paxlovid pills is said to sell for several thousand dollars on the black market.