Who can take molnupiravir
Adults aged 18 years and older can take molnupiravir.
You may be eligible for molnupiravir if all of these apply:
- you're in the highest risk group below
- you've had a positive lateral flow test (you can order free NHS lateral flow tests on GOV.UK or call NHS 119)
- you've had COVID-19 symptoms within the last 5 days
You may be at highest risk of getting seriously ill from COVID-19 if you have:
- Down's syndrome, or another chromosomal condition that affects your immune system
- certain types of cancer, or had treatment for certain types of cancer
- sickle cell disease
- certain conditions affecting your blood
- chronic kidney disease (CKD) stage 4 or 5
- severe liver disease
- had an organ transplant
- certain autoimmune or inflammatory conditions, such as rheumatoid arthritis or inflammatory bowel disease
- HIV or AIDS and have a weakened immune system
- a condition affecting your immune system
- a condition affecting the brain or nervous system, such as multiple sclerosis, muscular dystrophy, motor neurone disease, myasthenia gravis, Huntington's disease, Parkinson's disease or certain types of dementia
- certain lung conditions or treatments for lung conditions
This list is a summary and does not cover everything.
If you're unsure if you are eligible, speak to your GP or hospital specialist who can advise you.
Find out more about people at the highest risk who are eligible for COVID-19 treatment on GOV.UK
Who may not be able to take molnupiravir
Molnupiravir is not suitable for some people. Tell your doctor before starting to take this medicine if you:
- are pregnant, trying to get pregnant or breastfeeding
- have ever had an allergic reaction to molnupiravir or any other medicine