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Guidance on anti-viral medications to treat COVID-19 infections

18 July 2022
Dr Ayesha Verrall made a media statement on Thursday 14 July 2022 announcing the widened eligibility criteria for patients who have COVID-19 infection.

This has created some concern amongst our members regarding the medicolegal risks associated with this.  Medical Protection has published this guidance which you may find helpful. 

MPS Guidance on anti-viral medications to treat COVID-19 infections