Local Walmart Pharmacies To Carry FDA Approved Covid-19 Medications

SAN ANGELO, TX –– As the fight to contain the spread of Covid-19 continues, Americans will now be able to purchase the FDA authorized COVID-19 antiviral medications at select Walmart and Sam's Club pharmacies.

The medications, Paxlovid and Molnupiravir, will only be available with a prescription from a health care provider.

The authorized antiviral medications are an oral treatment that helps with mild to moderate COVID-19 symptoms & can help reduce the risk of hospitalization. There is a  limited supply of medication at this time.

In San Angelo, the following Walmart's will carry the medication:

• San Angelo Supercenter –– 5501 Sherwood Way
• San Angelo Supercenter –– 610 W 29th St
• San Angelo Supercenter –– 3440 S Bryant Blvd
• San Angelo Neighborhood Market –– 1852 Sherwood Way

The medication will be available at no cost to eligible patients with a valid prescription. Pickup for the treatments will only be available by curbside pickup or drive-thru.

“We are committed to working with our state and federal partners to provide access to new treatment options like authorized COVID-19 antiviral medications, as they become available,” said Kevin Host, senior vice president of pharmacy. “This medication offers customers the option to recover at home and helps reduce the burden on our hospitals and communities. As we have since the beginning of the pandemic, we’re proud to support our communities through everyday essentials, healthy food, vaccines, medication, and other health care needs as we all work together to weather the pandemic.”