WHAT TYPE OF TREATMENT OPTIONS ARE AVAILABLE?

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  • If you have COVID-19 symptoms, get tested or take an at-home COVID-19 test.
  • If you test positive for COVID-19, medications are available to help you recover.
  • ACT FAST- oral antiviral medications should be started as quickly as possible—no later than 5 days after your first symptoms.

There are treatments that may help reduce how sick you become if you get COVID 19. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has authorized and approved treatments that have already been taken by millions of people, reducing their risk of severe COVID 19 symptoms, and keeping them out of the hospital.

Those who do not currently have insurance, have Medicare, Medicaid, or VA insurance, or receive care from Indian Health Services can receive free access to COVID-19 and flu testing, telehealth services, and treatment through the Home Test to Treat program.

Oral Antiviral Treatment

  • Paxlovid

    Adults and children (12 years of age and older), who are at high risk for getting very sick from COVID-19 and who have mild to moderate symptoms

  • Lagevrio (molnupiravir)

    Adults 18 years and older who are at high risk for getting very sick from COVID-19. They do not have access to other COVID-19 outpatient treatment options, or other treatment options are not appropriate for them and who have mild to moderate symptoms.

    Oral antivirals are available with a prescription from a health care provider (including through telehealth or phone appointment services), and through the Test-to-Treat program. Paxlovid may also be prescribed by a state-licensed pharmacist.

Oral antivirals are available with a prescription from a health care provider (including through telehealth or phone appointment services), and through the Test-to-Treat program. Paxlovid may also be prescribed by a state-licensed pharmacist.

IV Antiviral Infusion

Veklury (Remdesivir):

  • Adults 18 and over
  • Children who are 28 days of age or older and weigh at least 7 pounds (3 kg)
  • AND who:
    • Have mild to moderate symptoms of COVID-19
    • Are at high risk for getting very sick from COVID-19
    • Are outpatients (not staying in the hospital) or inpatients (staying in the hospital)

Veklury requires a prescription. The treatment is given as an intravenous (IV) infusion once a day for 3 days.

Programs are available to help get free or reduced cost medication.

Oral antiviral medications for COVID-19 are available and provided free of charge, or provided at a reduced cost, to patients who meet eligibility criteria and who could not otherwise afford the product.

Paxlovid

  • Those who do not currently have insurance, have Medicare or Medicaid, will continue to receive Paxlovid at no charge through December 31, 2024 with the Patient Assistance Program (PAP) operated by Pfizer. This includes all patients who are publicly insured through Medicare (with or without Part D, Part B, or Part C and inclusive of Medicare Advantage), Medicaid/Children's Health Insurance Program, TRICARE, and patients insured through the Department of Veterans Affairs Community Care Network. Learn more on Pfizer's Paxlovid website.
  • Federal entities, including HRSA-supported health centers, Indian Health Service health centers, Veterans Health Administration facilities, and others, have continued access to free, USG-procured Paxlovid supply for their patients.

Lagevrio (molnupiravir):

More Options:

  • For a limited time, a Home Test to Treat program sponsored by the National Institutes of Health, is providing receive free access to COVID-19 and flu testing, telehealth, and treatment for eligible patients.

Resources

Oral Antiviral Medication Providers:

 Antiviral Providers