COVID-19 Treatment Online

COVID

Request COVID-19 antiviral treatment from the comfort of home. InstantScripts connects you with Australian-registered doctors who can provide personalised care — ensuring your treatment is tailored to your unique needs.

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How our doctors help with COVID-19 treatment

Feeling unwell or need official documentation? InstantScripts connects you with experienced Australian doctors who can assess your symptoms, offer tailored care, and, if clinically appropriate, provide valid online COVID medical certificates.

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What we offer

Personalised treatment guidance and medication support (where clinically appropriate)

Official medical certificates for COVID-related leave or recovery

Advice on isolation, symptom management, and recovery

Safe, secure telehealth appointments with Australian-registered doctors

Over 150 doctors

Quality care from
real doctors

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Dr Sarah, Chief Medical Officer InstantScripts

Every telehealth appointment is with an Australian-based doctor registered with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency.

COVID-19 Treatment Online: How It Works

telehealth-consult

1.

Request a telehealth consultation

Let our doctors know why you’re requesting a consultation, create your InstantScripts account and complete your payment.

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2.

A doctor will call you

Our doctors will review your request and call you to discuss any concerns or questions you may have.

receive your script

3.

Receive your script

If the doctor decides treatment is necessary, an eScript will be sent to your phone for you to collect your medication from any pharmacy in Australia, or alternatively, we can arrange delivery.

COVID-19 care from home, when you need it most

Wondering how to get a medical certificate for COVID-19 online? If you’ve tested positive or feel unwell, you shouldn’t have to wait in line or visit a clinic. With InstantScripts, you can request the support you need — quickly and confidentially. If you are approved, our doctors can provide legitimate documentation and evidence-based treatment guidance, helping you recover safely from home. Whether you're isolating, managing mild symptoms, or need a medical certificate for work, we’re here to help.

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What's included

Symptom Review

Doctors assess your COVID-19 symptoms, health risks, and medical history to guide appropriate care.

Tailored treatment support

Supportive care and medication guidance if needed — from rest and recovery advice to antivirals (where appropriate).

Online COVID-19 certificate

If eligible, request an official COVID medical certificate online for time off work or documentation.

Fast delivery to your inbox

Prescriptions and certificates are sent directly to your phone and email for immediate access.

We make healthcare convenient

Healthcare Convenient

Healthcare at home

Don’t leave home, drive or be around sick people in a waiting room.

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Open 24/7

Don’t wait till the morning.
Our doctors are here to help.

Medication delivery

Australian support

Need assistance? Our Australian-based support team are here to help.

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Safe and secure
Safe and secure
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ADHA registered provider
AHPRA registered doctors
AHPRA registered doctors
No cancellation fees
No cancellation fees

What is the coronavirus and COVID-19?

Coronavirus encompasses a large family of viruses that can cause respiratory infections. COVID-19 is a disease caused by the Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), a new strain of coronavirus that originated in Wuhan, China. COVID-19 symptoms can vary, but some common ones include a congested or runny nose, sneezing, sore throat, mild cough without difficulty breathing, new aches, mild headache, mild fever that responds to treatment, loss of smell or taste, loss of appetite, occasional vomiting or diarrhea, or even no symptoms at all.

How does COVID-19 spread?

COVID-19 primarily spreads through respiratory droplets when an infected person coughs, sneezes, talks, or breathes near others. It can also spread through:

  • Airborne particles

  • Touching contaminated surfaces

Close personal contact, including with asymptomatic or presymptomatic individuals.

How severe is COVID-19, and who is at most risk?

Most people experience mild to moderate symptoms, such as cough, fatigue, or fever. But in some cases, COVID-19 can lead to pneumonia, respiratory failure, or organ damage.

People at higher risk for severe illness include:

  • Adults aged

  • Those with

  • People with

  • Pregnant women

  • Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples

Obese individuals (BMI >30)

What should I do if I experience COVID-19 symptoms?

If you have symptoms like a cough, sore throat, fever, or fatigue:

  • Isolate

  • Rest, stay hydrated

  • Use the

  • Seek

Call Triple Zero (000) in an emergency.

What is the COVID antiviral medication?

Antiviral medicines help stop a virus from progressing. If taken early, they can reduce the symptoms of COVID. They do not work against other viruses like influenza (flu).


Who is eligible for COVID antivirals?

You may be eligible for antivirals if you:

  • Test positive

  • Have

  • Are

What are the additional risk factors for receiving COVID antivirals?

Risk factors include:

  • Age over 65

  • Living in a residential aged care facility

  • Having multiple chronic conditions, such as:

  • Immunocompromised individuals (including organ transplant recipients or those on immunosuppressants)

  • Obesity (BMI over 30)

  • Pregnancy

Speaking to a registered doctor is the best way to assess your eligibility to access COVID-19 medication online.

Sources

National Center for Biotechnology Infomation (NCBI). StatPearls: Hyperlipidemia. StatPearls Publishing; updated April 2023. Available from: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK554776/

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