For some people with COVID-19, antiviral pills that can be taken at home can lessen the chances of winding up in the hospital.
But the pills must be taken immediately, so you get tested, get a prescription, and get the medication within five days of the onset of symptoms.
The drug is intended for people with mild or moderate COVID-19 who are more likely to be severely ill, including older people and people with other physical conditions such as heart disease, cancer, or diabetes.
Here’s how to get it in the US:
— Take COVID-19 home with you and see your fitness professional. If you are prescribed the pills, you can get them at your regular pharmacy.
— Use a treat check, where pharmacists can check for COVID-19, write the prescription and give you pills in one stop. Find a check to deal with at traitements. hhs. gov.
– Use the National Institutes of Health’s Home Test to Treat program, which allows others to get a telehealth appointment and then send medications to those who qualify. You can learn more at www. test2treat. org.
Paxlovid is the maximum antiviral tablet prescribed for COVID-19. Its face value is around $1,400, but most people shouldn’t have to pay that amount. The drug will be available through the end of 2024 for people with federal insurance systems like Medicaid and Medicare. Other people without insurance can also get it for free.
However, you will need to go through a patient assistance program run by Pfizer to get the discount. People with high-cost advertising insurance can also get monetary assistance through a separate co-pay assistance program. Go to paxlovid. iassist. com for more information.
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