Who can have remdesivir
Remdesivir can be given to most adults, and children aged 12 years or older who weigh at least 40kg.
You may be eligible for remdesivir if all these apply:
- you're in a highest risk group below
- you've had a positive PCR or lateral flow test (reported via GOV.UK or 119)
- you've had coronavirus (COVID-19) symptoms within the last 5 days (or 7 days if advised by a healthcare professional)
The highest risk group includes some people who have:
- Down's syndrome
- certain types of cancer or have received treatment for certain types of cancer
- sickle cell disease
- certain conditions affecting their blood
- chronic kidney disease (CKD) stage 4 or 5
- severe liver disease
- an organ transplant
- certain autoimmune or inflammatory conditions (such as rheumatoid arthritis or inflammatory bowel disease)
- HIV or AIDS who have a weakened immune system
- inherited or acquired conditions affecting their immune system
- rare neurological conditions: multiple sclerosis, motor neurone disease, Huntington's disease or myasthenia gravis
A doctor or specialist will confirm if you are eligible for treatment.
Who may not be able to have remdesivir
Remdesivir is not suitable for some people. Before you have this medicine, tell your doctor if you:
- are pregnant, trying to get pregnant or breastfeeding
- have ever had an allergic reaction to any other medicine
- have problems with your kidneys
- have problems with your liver
- are immunosuppressed