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 Covid Anti-Virals / Paxlovid is available through one of our trained Pharmacists to anyone who meets the eligibility criteria. 

 

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, or have COVID-19 symptoms in the last FIVE days.

To be eligible you must also either be:

  • 65 years or older 

  • have had a previous admission to ICU directly as a result of COVID-19 

  • Patient is Māori or Pacific ethnicity AND aged 50 years or over

  • Patient is aged 50 years or over AND has not completed a primary course^ of COVID-19 vaccination

  • Patient is aged 50 years or over AND has not completed at least two courses of vaccination against COVID-19

  • Patient has any combination of three or more high-risk medical conditions for severe illness from COVID-19 identified by Manatū Hauora - Ministry of Health

 

Read more about COVID-19 antivirals access criteria.  



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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