Expired Paxlovid Dilemma

A friend (30M) tested positive for COVID today while traveling and has an unopened paxlovid that expired in 11/2023. Unfortunately he's in a remote area without access to a pharmacy that carries paxlovid.

As far as we know, he doesn't have preexisting conditions that would make him high risk for covid complications, and he was vaccinated in October 2024. Do the potential benefits of taking the paxlovid (lower chance of long covid, etc) outweigh the risks of it being expired? He plans to consult with a doctor but would get peace of mind from hearing other opinions. Thank you in advance.