Treatment for COVID-19
- NEW Have questions about COVID-19 Treatment? Call (833) 422 4255 to learn about treatment options and receive help accessing COVID-19 treatments.
- For more information about COVID-19 Treatments and Medications, visit the following websites:
- Learn what is currently available!
Treatment for COVID-19
INCREASING ACCESS TO COVID-19 MEDICATION
The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) has established the COVID-19 Therapeutics Equity Grant Program to expeditiously connect patients who test positive for COVID-19 with therapeutic treatment to decrease related morbidity and mortality. This program aims to improve access to COVID-19 treatment in communities disproportionately affected by COVID-19 and with the most significant barriers to care. Ventura County has five (5) pharmacy grantees and three (3) clinic system grantees.
These grantees serve as Test-to-Treat sites, meaning if you feel sick, you can go to one of these sites to test for COVID-19 and, if positive and eligible for treatment, leave the location with your medication in hand! Some pharmacies will even deliver the remedy to your doorstep. COVID-19 testing and treatment will be provided regardless of insurance or immigration status.
Did you take a COVID-19 test at home, and it was positive?
Call your doctor right away to discuss treatment options.
- If you cannot reach your provider within 24 hours, call 833-686-5051 or visit sesamecare.com/covidca to schedule a telehealth appointment.
- If you have been prescribed COVID-19 treatment and don’t have someone to pick up the medication, ask the provider to fill your prescription through one of the below pharmacies.
- Call the pharmacy to request delivery.
HOW TO ACCESS / EXPEDITE YOUR TRIP TO THE PHARMACY
- Call the pharmacy of your choice and ask if it’s better to go in person or have your medicine delivered to your home.
- Call the pharmacy or use their app or website to make an appointment or order your medicine in advance. This will help you avoid waiting in line.
- Don’t forget to bring your ID with you when you go to the pharmacy.
- If you have any papers or test results related to your medicine, bring them, too. This will help the pharmacy know how to help you.
- Call a few days before you run out to refill your prescription to ensure your medicine is ready when needed.
| NORTH OAKS PHARMACY 1014 E Avenida De Los Arboles Thousand Oaks, CA 91360 805-241-0935 Pharmacy and Delivery Hours of Operation:
Delivery: Monday-Friday, 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm.
COVID-19 Treatment Offered:
Other Services Offered:
Vaccines
Tests
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RX POINT PHARMACY 2718 E Los Angeles Ave. Simi Valley, CA 93065 805-864-2310 Pharmacy & Delivery Hours of Operation:
Delivery: Hours vary.
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MEDICAL PLAZA PHARMACY 1700 N Rose Ave, Suite 140 Oxnard, CA 93030 805-495-2110 Pharmacy & Delivery Hours of Operation:
Delivery:
Languages Spoken: English, Spanish, Hindi, Farsi, and Tagalog.
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| SIMI PHARMACY 1357 E Los Angeles Ave. Simi Valley, CA 93065 805-582-7474 Pharmacy & Delivery Hours of Operation:
Delivery:
Languages Spoken: English, Spanish, Hindi, and Punjabi.
COVID-19 Treatment Offered:
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SEENA PHARMACY 3901 Las Posas Rd., Ste 101 Camarillo, CA 93010 805-419-2686 Pharmacy & Delivery Hours of Operation:
Delivery:
Languages Spoken: English, Spanish, Farsi, Hindi, Bengali, and Gujarati.
COVID-19 Treatment Offered:
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Find Treatment Locations
Find Test to Treat Locations throughout the state by visiting https://lhi.care/covidtesting.
If your provider cannot offer any of the treatment options detailed above, they may use the COVID-19 Therapeutics Locator to find administering/dispensing sites for you.
If you’re feeling sick or have tested positive for COVID-19, one of the safest ways to find out what medical care you need is by phone or video while staying home. This is called “telehealth.” Suppose a telehealth provider determines you should receive prescription medication for COVID-19 treatment. In that case, they can send a prescription to your local pharmacy or help you fill it through the mail. Some pharmacies, such as Walgreens, may offer next-day or even same-day delivery. Check with your pharmacy or provider to see available delivery options. Visit the following websites for more information:
Monoclonal Treatment
If you have mild or moderate COVID-19, you may be able to receive outpatient monoclonal antibody treatment. It can reduce your symptoms, help you recover faster, and avoid hospitalization. This type of treatment must be given within seven (7) days since you start feeling sick.
For more information, please see the Bebtelovimab Patient/Caregiver Fact Sheet (English l Spanish)
Monoclonal Antibody Therapy for COVID-19
Antiviral Pills
Two pills have received emergency use authorization to treat the virus that causes COVID-19: Pfizer’s Paxlovid and Merck’s Molnupiravir. This type of treatment must be given within five (5) days since you start feeling sick. It would be best to have a prescription from a medical provider to receive either pill. Then, a pharmacy needs to dispense or provide the prescribed medications.
For more information about Antiviral Pills, please visit:
- Paxlovid Patient/Caregiver Fact Sheet (English │ Spanish)
- Molnupiravir Patient/Caregiver Fact Sheet (English │ Spanish)
HHS launched a new nationwide Test to Treat initiative in March 2022 to give individuals a vital way to access free lifesaving treatment for COVID-19 quickly. Through this program, you can get tested and – if positive and treatments are appropriate for you – receive a prescription from a health care provider and have your prescription filled all at one location. Click here to find Test to Treat areas near you.
Those who may have difficulty accessing the internet or need additional support locating a Test to Treat site can call 1-800-232-0233 (TTY 1-888-720-7489) to get help in English, Spanish, and more than 150 other languages – 8 am to midnight ET, seven days a week.
The Disability Information and Access Line (DIAL) is also available to specifically help people with disabilities access services.
Cost
Patients should never be charged for Paxlovid (nirmatrelvir/ritonavir) or Lagevrio (molnupiravir). If you or another patient were told you would be charged for these medications, please report this to CDPH to help address this issue.
While there is no cost for most COVID-19 treatments, the treating facility may charge for administering the drug. Medicare and Medicaid cover all costs. Check your insurance plan, as many large private insurance plans cover costs. If you do not have insurance, ask the treatment facility if there are fees.
As of March 22, 2022, the Health Resource & Services Administration (HRSA) program has stopped accepting claims for COVID-19 testing and treatment due to lack of sufficient funds.