COVID-19 Antivirals
If you’ve tested positive for COVID-19, you may be eligible for antiviral medication if you meet certain criteria.
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Who is eligible for COVID-19 antivirals?
If you test positive for COVID-19, you may be eligible for antiviral treatments if you match any of the following:
- 70 years of age or older, regardless of risk factors and with or without symptoms
- 60 years of age or older with 1 additional risk factor for developing severe disease
- 50 years of age or older with 2 additional risk factors for developing severe disease or have had past a COVID-19 infection resulting in hospitalisation
- First Nations person, 30 years of age or older and with 1 additional risk factor for developing severe disease
- 18 years of age or older and moderately to severely immunocompromised
- 18 years of age or older and have been previously hospitalised from COVID-19 disease, if subsequently re-infected.
What’s the process for getting COVID-19 antivirals?
You test positive for COVID-19
Contact a doctor for advice about eligibility
If a doctor recommends COVID-19 antivirals, they will write a prescription
Get your prescription sent electronically or to a local pharmacy
What else can I use telehealth for?
Frequently Asked Questions
The information contained in this FAQ is general in nature and does not take into account your personal situation. You should consider whether the information is appropriate to your needs, and where appropriate, seek professional advice. Last updated 7 February 2024