Expanding Paxlovid Accessibility

All prescribers in Alberta can now prescribe Paxlovid, an oral treatment that can lower the risk of serious outcomes from COVID-19, if they choose to. This includes physicians, nurse practitioners and some pharmacists.

In addition, Alberta will also accept rapid tests in some circumstances for the purpose of confirming COVID-19 infection in order to prescribe Paxlovid.

Paxlovid is available to Albertans who have a COVID-19 infection and meet the current eligibility criteria. Treatment should begin within five days of symptom onset.

If an Albertan meets these criteria, they are encouraged to contact their primary care practitioner to discuss treatment options, including Paxlovid.

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