COVID-19 Oral Antivirals from $59

Tested positive for COVID-19 and looking for its antiviral medication? Check your eligibility and access antiviral for COVID-19 from the comfort of your home via telehealth consultation. Available 24/7.

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Covid antiviral eligibility

Australians eligible for oral antivirals for COVID-19 include:

  • Those aged 70 or older, regardless of symptoms or risk factors.
  • 60 years or older, with one additional risk factor for developing severe conditions.
  • People aged 50 or older with two additional risk factors for severe illness or have had past a COVID-19 infection resulting in hospitalisation
  • First Nations people aged 30 or older with one additional risk factor for developing severe illness.
  • Individuals aged 18 or older who have been previously hospitalised due to COVID-19 and are re-infected.
  • Adults 18 or older who are moderately to severely immunocompromised.

Note: Oral antiviral COVID-19 treatments are not recommended for those who are pregnant or breastfeeding.

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If you are not eligible for the COVID-19 antivirals, you can still talk to one of our telehealth doctors online who can help you manage your symptoms.

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How to get antivirals for COVID-19?

If you are eligible and hold a Medicare card, you can have a telehealth video consultation with an online doctor easily, who can then provide a prescription for treatment. All our AHPRA-accredited medical practitioners are accessible 24/7. Medicine delivery options are also available. Please note that a Medicare number or Individual Healthcare Identifier will be required for a covid antiviral E-script to be issued.

Process for getting COVID-19 antivirals:

Step 1: Check if you have tested positive for COVID-19 and select “Request a COVID-19 consultation”

Step 2: Fill in your details and make payment

Step 3: Have an online consult with an AHPRA-accredited practitioner

Step 4: If approved, instantly receive your eScript via SMS 

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What are the additional risk factors?

The risk qualifiers include:

  • Residing in residential aged care.
  • Living with a disability accompanied by multiple health conditions and/or frailty (not limited to supported accommodation).
  • Neurological conditions such as stroke, dementia, or demyelinating disorders like multiple sclerosis or Guillain-Barré Syndrome.
  • Chronic respiratory conditions, including COPD or moderate to severe asthma.
  • Obesity or diabetes (type I or II requiring medication).
  • Heart conditions like heart failure, coronary artery disease, or cardiomyopathies.
  • Kidney failure or cirrhosis.
  • Living in remote areas with limited access to advanced healthcare.

Moderate to severe immunocompromise conditions

Moderate to severe immunocompromise includes certain conditions and recent treatments that can affect the immune system. If you test positive for COVID-19 and meet these criteria, you may qualify for antiviral treatments

These conditions include:

  • Blood cancers or specific red blood cell disorders like thalassemia or sickle cell disease
  • Being a transplant recipient
  • Primary or acquired immunodeficiency (such as HIV)
  • Chemotherapy or whole-body radiotherapy in the past 3 months
  • High-dose corticosteroids or pulse corticosteroid therapy within the past 3 months
  • Recent immunosuppressive treatments in the last 3 months
  • Anti-CD20 monoclonal antibody treatment within the past 12 months
  • Conditions like cerebral palsy or Down Syndrome
  • Congenital heart disease
  • Living with a disability that involves multiple health conditions and/or frailty
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COVID-19 antiviral consultation

You can request COVID-19 antiviral medication by consulting with an AHPRA-registered health practitioner within 15 minutes. Our telehealth doctors and health practitioners are available 24/7, including weekends, after hours, and public holidays. This allows you or your family members to reduce the risk of spreading the virus while consulting from the comfort of your home.
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What our users say

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It was great. Not a long wait time 10mins to talk to a Dr. He gave me the script i needed as was over 65 and couldn't access the pharmacy direct. It was a Sunday so no Drs open and needed to get onto my condition pronto so it didn't get any worse. I'd definitely use it again. Fast and effective.
-Donna Heffron
Quick and easy. The Doctor listened and asked appropriate questions and was able to assist me with my matter. the script was send straight away.
-Lee Galer
I would recommend Hola to everyone, I needed a script for antibiotics, after hours for an infection. I was amazed at the easy process. Within 15 minutes I had a script send to my phone. It was actually cheaper doing this than going to the doctor.
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Frequently asked questions

Australia currently offers two COVID-19 antiviral treatments: Lagevrio® by Merck and Paxlovid® by Pfizer. Both medications are approved by the TGA and can be accessed through the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS). These antivirals are available in tablet or capsule form, or they can be administered intravenously by a healthcare professional if necessary.
The medication can help reduce the severity of COVID-19 if taken within the first five days after contracting the virus. Taking antiviral treatments medications promptly can lessen the risk of severe outcomes by preventing the virus from multiplying in the body.
If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, it is advised that you avoid oral COVID-19 treatments. Instead, ensure that you stay up to date with your COVID-19 vaccinations. For individuals with severe kidney or liver disease, it is essential to consult a doctor about alternative oral treatment options.

Yes, antiviral medication for COVID-19 can be delivered. After receiving a prescription, you can arrange for your medication to be delivered to your home with Hola pharmacy delivery service, available across Australia. This flexibility ensures that you can access the necessary treatment quickly and conveniently, especially if you are feeling unwell.

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