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COVID Medicines
Delivery Unit (CMDU)
Providing COVID-19 treatments for people at highest risk of becoming seriously unwell
Our aim is to reduce symptoms and help prevent hospital admission. Haringey GP Federation and Islington GP Federation jointly run this service for eligible patients living in North Central London: Barnet, Camden, Enfield, Haringey and Islington.
What does treatment involve?
COVID-19 treatments are medicines that stop the virus from multiplying in the body.
They are offered to high-risk patients who:
- Have a positive PCR or lateral flow test
- Are within 5 days of symptom onset
The aim of treatment is to reduce the risk of becoming more unwell and needing hospital care.
Once a referral is received:
- A prescribing pharmacist checks the patient’s GP medical record
- The pharmacist contacts the patient to assess symptoms
- If appropriate, treatment is arranged
The service provides:
- Antiviral medicines
- Neutralising monoclonal antibodies (nMAbs)
All patients must be assessed for eligibility by this primary care-based service.
How can patients be referred?
Referrals can be made by:
- Self-referral
- GP or other healthcare professional
- NHS 111
Referral contact details:
- Phone: 020 3838 7121
- Email: Contact us via email
Service opening hours:
- Weekdays: 10am to 3pm
- Weekends: 10am to 1pm
- Bank holidays: 10am to 12pm
Email inbox monitored:
- Monday to Friday: 10am to 4pm
- Weekends and bank holidays: 10am to 1:30pm
Who can use this service?
The service is available to:
- High-risk adults and children aged 12 and over
- Patients registered with a GP in North Central London
The service can also support:
- People not registered with a local GP
- Visitors to the area
- People without housing or in emergency accommodation
NHS England has written to patients previously identified as eligible to explain how to access COVID-19 treatments.
For a full list of eligible health conditions, see the Independent Advisory Group report (March 2023) on the GOV.UK website and NICE guidance.
How to refer
By phone
Call 020 3838 7121 during service hours:
- Weekdays: 10am to 3pm
- Weekends: 10am to 1pm
- Bank holidays: 10am to 12pm
By email
Self-referral
Patients can self-refer by calling 020 3838 7121.
An answering machine is available outside of opening hours. Patients can leave a voicemail and will receive a call back during service hours.
Locations
Administration of IV antivirals (medicine delivered into the vein) is only to be prescribed by a clinician from our service. This takes place:
Former Operations Room, Ground Floor of the Tower, University College Hospital, 235 Euston Road, London, NW1 2BU
Service feedback
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Who is eligible for treatment?
The service is available for all high-risk patients, including children over 12 as defined by the Gov.Uk independent advisory group.
Find more information about eligibility on the UK government website
What happens if someone is visiting or has temporary accommodation within North Central London and is eligible for the treatment?
Patients residing in North Central London (Barnet, Camden, Enfield, Haringey and Islington), even if temporarily will still be assessed and considered for treatment based on the eligibility criteria.