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.
To order COVID-19 therapeutics, eligible pharmacies and health care providers must place an order through the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Health Partner Ordering Portal (HPOP). To set up a free account in this service, email DHSOperations@wisconsin.gov for detailed instructions.
COVID-19 therapeutic locator
The nationwide therapeutics locator map, available through the Department of Health and Human Services, shows Test to Treat locations and over 700 pharmacies where treatments are available in Wisconsin.
The map shows locations that have received allocations of oral antiviral pills and the number of courses available at each location, including:
- PAXLOVID™
- Renal PAXLOVID™
- Lagevrio™ (molnupiravir)
These COVID-19 treatment options are authorized for emergency use by the Food and Drug Administration. The Wisconsin Department of Health Services is partnering with the federal government on the 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, review this checklist, P-03251 (PDF) to see if you meet eligibility requirements.
Related resources
- Health care provider resources: Find program information for vaccinators, order testing supplies, and see detailed physical health and safety guidance from DHS.
- 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