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COVID-19 antiviral treatment: Paxlovid

Information for those who have been prescribed Paxlovid.

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The NHS is offering new antibody and antiviral treatments to people with coronavirus (COVID-19) who are at highest risk of becoming seriously ill.

This document includes information for those who have been prescribed Paxlovid including how long to take the medicines for, what to do if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, and how to report side effects.

Paper copies of this leaflet are available free to order or download in the following languages:

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An English large print version is available to order.

A Braille version of this leaflet is available to order.

An audio version of this leaflet is available to download.

A British sign language (BSL) video of this guide is available to view or download.

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Updates to this page

Published 11 February 2022
Last updated 4 May 2022 show all updates
  1. Added links to translations and alternative formats.

  2. Added British Sign Language video link.

  3. First published.

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