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.
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.
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.
