Some people pay just $7 for COVID-19 antivirals. Julia paid $1,100

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Some long-COVID sufferers are paying thousands of dollars for COVID-19 antivirals hoping they will lessen their symptoms during reinfections. While some experts say it's time to allow more Australia access to subsidised medications, others say more research is needed.

She only went back to work part-time after her sick leave ran out in May.Then in June, she got reinfected.

Though she was able to get a prescription for them with relative ease from her doctor, she was told she was not eligible for subsidised access under the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme .the medicines are primarily subsidised for people aged 70 and older, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians and those with additional risk factors.

He has been able to return to his work as a lawyer, but on less hours, and still struggles with exercise and concentration.Henry's health has improved but he still can't manage more exercise than a walk. "I have no doubt that I would be in a significantly worse position if I hadn't taken the antivirals.""For many people, they simply don't have the ability to pay for what essentially could be life-changing medication for them," he said.Just as there is no definitive data on, there is no data on how many Australians – long COVID or otherwise – are accessing antiviral medication unsubsidised.

 

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A $7 box of Ivermectin plus Vit D, Vit C, zinc and Quercetin works just as well but the media, TGA and govt won't tell you that

Some people are just gullible

Long covid is Vax damage. Claim your $20 000 from the gov.

I'm calling on AlboMP Mark_Butler_MP and AnikaWells to resign for their failings in the COVID19 pandemic, Aged Care and providing anti-virals and treatments which is a basic human right. I will be starting the petition today.

FFS, ivermectin is just as effective. Find a sympathetic Dr and pay $7.

but will they wear masks?

I was eligible for them but didn't have a healthcare card, so I paid $42. But they should be available to everyone at the subsidized rate. They worked very well for me, and my symptoms were like 90% gone within 24 hours of taking them.

HEALTH FIRST and Staying Safe.

But Molnupiravir is not routinely recommended as it made no difference in hospitalisations/death

It’s your money they want, not your health!

fool me once....

Woolies has chicken soup for ~$2.

You'd think those already suffering from long covid would be able to access the antivirals the same as those others! 🙄

The restrictions on access to anti-virals needs to be relaxed

I'm old enough to remember when talking about anti-virals meant you were a right-wing anti-vax conspiracy theorist. But do carry on.

Vitmin D3 works for me. NAC, vitamin C and some infowars X2 iodine are good.

Any many can't access at all. About time Mark_Butler_MP explained why people have to suffer the 'let it rip' without being able to access the medicine needed to treat them.

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