Where can I get monoclonal antibody therapy? Contact your physician or use the Virginia Department of Health’s
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Which monoclonal antibody is best?
If you are a provider site and would like to be listed on the COVID-19 Treatment Locator, please reach out to [email protected].* *You can use the Locator Tool’s checkboxes to filter by therapeutics, as well as by pharmacies participating in the Test to Treat program.
Where can I find monoclonal antibodies?
Most people can recover from COVID-19 using at-home treatments. Those at high-risk may benefit from medications to help reduce the risk of severe illness and death from COVID-19. These medications are allocated to Virginia from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), and may not currently be available in all areas of Virginia.
How effective is the monoclonal treatment?
Where can I get monoclonal antibody therapy? Contact your physician or use the Virginia Department of Health’s . online . monoclonal antibody locator to find the nearest treatment site. The medication is free and requires a prescription. Your standard co-pay may still apply. If you have recently tested positive for or been exposed to COVID-19, talk
Are there side effects of monoclonal antibody treatment?
We provide monoclonal antibody treatment at our dedicated COVID-19 clinic through IV infusion or injection under the skin. Treatment visits last 2-4 hours. Monoclonal Antibodies for Children We can help to coordinate with the Infusion Center at the Battle Building to schedule an appointment for children. Other Medicines We Use to Treat COVID
Who Can Receive Monoclonal Antibodies?
If you meet the following requirements, talk to your provider about getting a referral. It’s best to get treatment within 10 days of your first symptoms.
What to Expect at UVA
We provide monoclonal antibody treatment at our dedicated COVID-19 clinic through IV infusion or injection under the skin. Treatment visits last 2-4 hours.
Other Medicines We Use to Treat COVID
At UVA Health, we follow the strict guidelines set by the FDA. We use these FDA-approved medications for COVID patients: