Pharmac is currently reviewing the access criteria for antivirals. They're proposing to lower the minimum age to anyone aged 50 or over who is deemed high risk.
While this is an improvement, it's not going far enough. Anyone should have access to antivirals, especially as they're also lowering your risk of getting Long Covid.
Aotearoa Covid Action has already made a submission. You can find their position and more information about the consultation on their website, including links to relevant studies:
https://covidaction.nz/en/PharmacAntiviralsConsultation
Submissions close by 5pm on Friday 30 May:
https://www.pharmac.govt.nz/news-and-resources/consultations-and-decisions/2025-proposal-to-amend-access-to-covid-19-antivirals-and-change-supply-and-reimbursement-arrangements
#NZpol
#CovidNZ
#CovidIsNotOver
#LongCovid
#AotearoaCovidAction
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