(Boursier.com) – Walmart and Sam’s Club are ready to receive and distribute the FDA-cleared Covid-19 antiviral drugs, Paxlovid and Molnupiravir, this week while supplies last. Drugs Pfizer and Merck will only be available at select Walmart and Sam’s Club stores in a limited number of states until more supply becomes available.
Medicines are also only available with a prescription from a health care provider. An electronic prescription can be used. Since Covid-19 antiviral drugs are prescribed for people with the virus, they will only be available at Walmart and Sam’s Club by curb pickup or through drugstore windows.
Walmart worked closely with the federal government and state health departments to select locations where states determined treatment was needed most. Although the initial drug supply is limited, Walmart and Sam’s Club pharmacies are ready to help expand access to treatment nationwide.
“We are committed to working with our state and federal partners to provide access to new treatment options such as licensed Covid-19 antiviral drugs, as they become available,” said Kevin Host, vice-president. senior president of pharmacy at Walmart. “This drug offers clients the option of self-treatment at home and helps reduce the burden on our hospitals and communities. As we have been doing since the start of the pandemic, we are proud to support our communities through ‘everyday essentials, healthy foods, vaccines, medicines and other health care needs as we all work together to overcome the pandemic.
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