COVID-19: Therapeutics Distribution

Most people who get COVID-19 experience mild illness and can recover at home. A combination of rest, hydration, and over-the-counter medications can help relieve symptoms. But some people with severe illness may need medical care and treatment to get better. There are medications authorized by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for those who are at risk of developing severe COVID-19. These medications – antivirals – have proven highly effective at keeping people from becoming very ill, being hospitalized, or dying from COVID-19. 

The federal government currently provides allocations of many of these medications to states for distribution to retail pharmacies, health systems, community health clinics, and Test to Treat sites. The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) distributes COVID-19 oral antiviral treatments to health systems, clinics, and pharmacies throughout the state. There are also commercially available treatments. These entities can then prescribe and administer the medications for people with COVID-19. 

Free COVID-19 Treatment Telehealth consultations

DHS offers a free COVID-19 Treatment Telehealth service for Wisconsinites ages 18 and older to help them access COVID-19 treatments. Learn more about it on our telehealth webpage.

The following information is provided for health systems, pharmacists, and other health care providers to find information about the distribution of COVID-19 treatments across Wisconsin, how to join the federal Test to Treat program, and other resources regarding the provision of COVID-19 treatments. If you are a member of the public hoping to learn more about available treatments, please visit the COVID-19: Treatments and Medications webpage.

The state map below shows locations that have received shipments of COVID-19 treatments authorized for emergency use by the Food and Drug Administration. The Wisconsin Department of Health Services is partnering with the federal government on a Test to Treat program as part of the National COVID-19 Preparedness Plan. If your pharmacy, clinic, or organization is interested in becoming a Test to Treat site, please review this checklist to see if you meet eligibility requirements.

The therapeutics locator map below shows Test to Treat locations and over 700 pharmacies where treatments are available in the state. The number of courses at each location is listed.

This map shows locations that have received allocations of oral antiviral pills:

• PAXLOVID™
• Renal PAXLOVID™
• Lagevrio™ (molnupiravir)

For a nationwide map of therapeutics distribution locations, visit the Department of Health and Human Services website.

Related resources

• Health care provider resources: Find program information for vaccinators, order testing supplies, and see detailed physical health and safety guidance from the Wisconsin Department of Health Services.
• DHS Therapeutics Toolkit for Communicating Public Health Recommendations
• DHS COVID-19 Treatment Telehealth: Toolkit for Communicating Public Health Recommendations
• DHS and Color Health Webinar for COVID-19 Treatment Telehealth Provider to Provider Pathway
• See clinical care information: View clinical management and treatment guidelines.
  • Clinical care guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
  • COVID-19 Therapeutics Decision Aid from the Department of Health and Human Services.
  • Paxlovid Patient Eligibility Screening Tool for Providers from the FDA
  • Paxlovid Drug Interaction Checker from Pfizer.
  • Therapeutic Management of Hospitalized Adults with COVID-19
  • Interim Statement on Patient Prioritization for Outpatient Anti-SARS-CoV-2 Therapies or Preventative Strategies