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.