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Mother of young patient says she did a “happy dance” on the way to the doctor’s office.
Treatment is available for those at increased risk for severe infection. Starting these treatments quickly after you begin to experience symptoms can help you avoid becoming extremely ill or even hospitalized. The oral medication, Paxlovid (Nirmatrelvir/Ritonavir), is the first line therapy. An alternative oral medication called Legevrio (Molnupiravir) is also available but less effective. Lastly, an outpatient infusion therapy with a medication called Veklury (Remdesivir) is appropriate for a small number of high-risk patients who do not qualify for the oral medications. Monoclonal antibodies are not effective against the new variants and are no longer offered.
The first line of defense is a medication called Paxlovid, which is available under Emergency Use Authorization by the FDA. You may be eligible to be treated with Paxlovid if you have mild to moderate symptoms of COVID-19, you’ve tested positive for COVID-19, are age 12 or older and weigh at least 88 pounds, and have one of the following conditions:
Other facts you need to know
Veklury is given by IV infusion for 3 consecutive days. You may be eligible for Veklury it you have tested positive for COVID, have mild to moderate COVID symptoms and meet all of the following:
Veklury is covered by Medicare and most insurances. Like Paxlovid, Veklury treatment decreases the risk of hospitalization or death by nearly 89%.
If you have a Henry Ford doctor, please ask your doctor to submit an Epic order for Paxlovid or to be assessed for Veklury infusions (all physicians can use the Referring Physician Office to place orders).
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