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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]My dad who is 73 finally caught Covid. He has several pre-existing conditions, so we took him to urgent care to get Paxlovid. They refused to prescribe it although he is symptomatic and has a positive test.

They claimed only his doctor can prescribe it. This does not seem right!

Would appreciate hearing from others, if you’ve had experiences with Paxlovid?

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The urgent care doctor doesn't have access to your dad's medical records to confirm or take into account his pre existing conditions.
Urgent care isn't just going to take your word .[/quote]

Urgent care doctor here: Yes, we do.  We just take your word...that's how medicine works.  This isn't some narcotic that he's faking an injury about and wanting pain meds.  This is an antiviral that has a high risk of death in this age group.  These responses are completely bizarre and not true.

Anybody who is older or higher risk should make a plan NOW for what to do if you/they get COVID so you aren't scrambling at the last minute and stuck with bad advice.  I can't tell you how many doctors don't take this seriously.  TWIV podcast with Daniel Griffin, MD does weekly updates and he's often taking care of hospitalized patients who should have had Paxlovid, but doctors didn't prescribe and he literally just can't understand it.

Talk to your PCP about your labwork, what meds you might need to stop, ask for a copy of kidney labs and be sure to know all the medications you take and doses.  You should have access to your records through a portal as well.  It's sad you have to be such a forceful advocate for physicians who don't know any better.[/quote]

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