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Molnupiravir - Overview

Molnupiravir is a medication that has Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) for the treatment of SARS-CoV-2 infections is some adults - similar to Paxlovid. People who need a molnupiravir prescription can use Push Health to consult a licensed medical provider and get molnupiravir prescription capsules when appropriate to do so. Molnupiravir medication is not currently available at Costco pharmacies.

Molnupiravir - Dosage and Cost

Monupiravir prescription medication is marketed under the brand Lagevrio was developed by Merck and Ridgeback Biotherapeutics and is an oral antiviral medication. Interest in molnupiravir is related to data that suggests that virus isolation was lower when comparing molnupiravir to placebo in some people with SARS-CoV-2 infection. Specifically, one study demonstrated that molnupiravir medicine may reduce the risk of hospitalization or death by approximately 50% in at-risk, non-hospitalized adult patients with mild-to-moderate COVID-19. Molnupiravir medication is thought to work by introducing errors in the viral genome, resulting in lethal mutagenesis. Based on these results, Merck received an EUA from the US FDA on December 23, 2021. One potential advantage of molnupiravir medication when compared to other treatments being utilized is that molnupiravir is available in oral form. Generally, the molnupiravir dosage and regimen utilized is four molnupiravir 200 mg capsules (molnupiravir 800 mg) taken orally every 12 hours for five days. Typically, molnupiravir should be used within five days of symptom onset. It is unclear whether insurance companies will cover costs related to molnupiravir medication although one suspects that molnupiravir coupons will be available online at some point. Molnupiravir medication is not authorized for use in patient under the age of 18.

Can I Buy Molnupiravir Online?

Molnupiravir medication is available by prescription only. Molnupiravir OTC (over the counter) is not available and one cannot simply buy molnupiravir online without first consulting a licensed medical provider. People who might need a molnupiravir prescription, however, can use Push Health to connect with a licensed medical provider who can prescribe molnupiravir medication when appropriate to do so.

Molnupiravir - Side Effects

Molnupiravir medication may cause side effects when used. Adverse reactions related to molnupiravir medication use are still being evaluated but early reports are that molnupiravir medication use can cause headache, insomnia, and increased alanine aminotransferase levels. Molnupiravir medication is not authorized for use in younger patients due to possible effects on bone and cartilage growth. People with a hypersensitivity to monupiravir or ingredients in the formulation should avoid using molnupiravir prescription medication.

More Molnupiravir Information

• Molnupiravir - Medline