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Covid Antivirals Available
Antiviral medication to treat COVID-19 is now available for eligible people who have tested positive for COVID-19 and are at risk of getting seriously ill.
Covid Antivirals Available
Antiviral medication to treat COVID-19 is now available for eligible people who have tested positive for COVID-19 and are at risk of getting seriously ill.

Getting COVID-19 medicine from our Pharmacy

From 28 July 2022, you may be eligible to get COVID-19 antiviral medicines from our pharmacy if you have tested positive, and your COVID-19 symptoms have commenced within the last FIVE days.

To be eligible you must also either be:

  • have a severely weakened immune system
  • have Down syndrome
  • have sickle cell disease
  • be aged 65 years or older, or
  • are of Māori or Pacific Island ethnicity AND aged 50 years or over, or
  • are aged 50 years or over and have not had a primary course of COVID-19 vaccinations (at least two), or
  • have any combination of three or more high risk medical conditions for severe illness (conditions as defined by the Ministry of Health guidelines), or
  • have been previously admitted to an intensive care unit directly as a result of COVID-19 and have tested positive again.
  • do not require supplemental oxygen

 

You can see more detailed list of eligibility criteria on Pharmac's website here



IMPORTANT: If you have trouble breathing, chest pain, or feel confused or faint please phone 111. Learn More about seeking medical advice here.

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