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Medicine to Treat COVID-19
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To learn about treatment options for COVID-19 and medication to prevent COVID-19 (pre-exposure prophylaxis), visit the CDC webpage Types of COVID-19 Treatment.
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
If you have COVID-19 and are more likely to get very sick, medications
are available that can reduce your risk of being admitted to the
hospital or dying. Don't delay: Treatments must be started
within 5-7 days after you first develop symptoms.
- You can get treatment even if you have had COVID before or if you have been vaccinated.
- Free and low-cost treatment is available for eligible patients (see Public Health Call Center and Patient Assistance Program information below).
HOW TO GET
- From your doctor or urgent care center
To fill your prescription, click here, enter your address or zip code, and click on the box “Locations to fill a prescription”. - From a pharmacy
Some pharmacies, including some CVS and Walgreens, can prescribe oral medicine to treat COVID. Call your pharmacy to see if they offer this service. - Public Health Telehealth Service
Call 1-833-540-0473. Open Tuesday-Saturday 10:00AM-6:30PM. This is a good option for people who don’t have a doctor or health insurance or can't get an appointment.
If you need to leave home to get medical care, wear a respirator or medical mask that fits well to help protect others. See ph.lacounty.gov/masks for more information. Have someone else who does not have COVID pick up your prescription if possible.
PATIENT ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS
If you have Medicaid, Medi-Cal or are uninsured, you may qualify for a patient assistance program to get the medication free of charge. If you have private insurance, you may be able to get help with the co-pay. You can learn more about the programs for Paxlovid at paxlovid.com/paxcess and for Lagevrio at Merckhelps.com.
Public Health has made reasonable efforts to provide accurate translation. However, no computerized translation is perfect and is not intended to replace traditional translation methods. If questions arise concerning the accuracy of the information, please refer to the English edition of the website, which is the official version.
