COVID-19 Treatment
COVID-19 therapeutic treatments include monoclonal antibodies and antivirals for the purpose of combating the COVID-19 virus. Treatments used for COVID-19 must be prescribed by your healthcare provider. If you test positive for COVID-19, including on a home test, and are 65 years or older, pregnant, or have an underlying condition that puts you at high risk of severe COVID-19 outcomes, contact your healthcare provider right away to discuss treatment options. Please do not present to a pharmacy or infusion center without a prescription.
An enhanced Treatments Locator is now available to help individuals find locations offering outpatient COVID-19 medications. The COVID-19 Treatments Locator has been expanded to combine both the Test to Treat locator with a providers' therapeutics locator. For more information, visit https://aspr.hhs.gov/TestToTreat/Pages/default.aspx
| Treatment | Type | Who* | When | How |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nirmatrelvir with Ritonavir (Paxlovid) | Antiviral | Adults; children ages 12 years and older | Start as soon as possible; must begin within 5 days of when symptoms start | Taken at home by mouth (orally) |
| Veklury (remdesivir) | Antiviral | Adults and children | Start as soon as possible; must begin within 7 days of when symptoms start | Intravenous (IV) infusions at a healthcare facility for 3 consecutive days |
| Molnupiravir (Lagevrio) | Antiviral | Adults | Start as soon as possible; must begin within 5 days of when symptoms start | Taken at home by mouth (orally) |
*Among people who are at high risk of getting sick
