COVID-19 antiviral pills now available at Walmart and Sam's Club

AUSTIN, Texas - Walmart and Sam’s Club began providing authorized COVID-19 antiviral oral medications on Dec. 30, 2021.

The medication is no-cost to eligible patients with a valid prescription from a healthcare provider. Major health insurance carriers will cover the cost of dispensing the medication, but the medication itself is being provided by the Federal government.

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The oral treatments, Paxlovid and Molnupiravir, are to help with mild to moderate COVID-19 symptoms and reduce the risk of hospitalization.

Pharmacies inside Walmart and Sam’s Club are asking patients with prescriptions to not enter the store, but to utilize curbside and drive-up options only.

To search for the nearest Walmart/Sam’s Club with COVID-19 medication in stock, visit Walmart.com/covidmedication.

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