If you're eligible for treatment and you test positive for COVID-19, it's important to start the treatment as soon as you can. If you get a positive result from a test you've paid for, you need to contact your specialist, GP or call NHS 111 to arrange a referral for an assessment for treatment. For example, a test you've bought from a supermarket or pharmacy. You cannot report a result from a test you've paid for. You'll be told which treatment, if any, is most suitable for you These treatments can help some people manage their COVID-19 symptoms and reduce the risk of becoming seriously ill. Others are given to you through a drip in your arm (infusion), usually in a hospital or local health centre. Some treatments come as capsules or tablets that you swallow. Sotrovimab may be given to people if antiviral medicines are unsuitable for them to take.

It is also known as a neutralising monoclonal antibody (nMAb). Nirmatrelvir, ritonavir, remdesivir and molnupiravir are antiviral medicines. The treatments available for people at the highest risk of becoming seriously ill from COVID-19 are: If you think you’re eligible but have not been told, speak to your doctor or specialist who can confirm it.įind more guidance for highest risk patients eligible for COVID-19 treatment on GOV.UK Treatments for COVID-19

You should be told if you are eligible for COVID-19 treatment. This list is a summary and does not cover everything. certain lung conditions or treatments for lung conditions.a condition affecting the brain or nerves, such as multiple sclerosis, muscular dystrophy, motor neurone disease, myasthenia gravis, Huntington's disease, Parkinson’s disease or certain types of dementia.a condition affecting your immune system.HIV or AIDS and have a weakened immune system.certain autoimmune or inflammatory conditions, such as rheumatoid arthritis or inflammatory bowel disease.chronic kidney disease (CKD) stage 4 or 5.certain conditions affecting your blood.certain types of cancer, or had treatment for certain types of cancer.Down's syndrome, or another chromosomal condition that affects your immune system.You may be at highest risk of getting seriously ill from COVID-19 if you have:

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