Community-based access to oral antiviral treatments for COVID-19 in Australia

Elizabeth Sturgiss; Nick Simpson; Lauren Ball; Sally Hall Dykgraaf; Paul Kelly; Michael Kidd

doi:10.31128/AJGP-01-23-6673

Community-based access to oral antiviral treatments for COVID-19 in Australia

Elizabeth Sturgiss, Nick Simpson, Lauren Ball, Sally Hall Dykgraaf, Paul Kelly, Michael Kidd

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Abstract

Background

The availability of oral antivirals for SARS-CoV-2 infection reduces the risk of severe, acute illness in people at higher risk for death and hospitalisation.

Objective

The process for antiviral prescription and dispensing in Australia is outlined using nationwide data.

Discussion

Australia has focused on providing rapid access to antivirals to high-risk people in the community via general practices and community pharmacies. Although the introduction of oral antiviral treatments is an important part of the response to the COVID-19 pandemic, vaccination remains the most effective way of mitigating the risk of developing severe complications of COVID-19, including hospitalisation and death.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	409-412
Number of pages	4
Journal	Australian Journal of General Practice
Volume	52
Issue number	6
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.31128/AJGP-01-23-6673
Publication status	Published - Jun 2023
Externally published	Yes

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SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being

Keywords

COVID-19
oral antivirals
Patient outcomes

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Community-based access to oral antiviral treatments for COVID-19 in Australia

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