If you are prescribed antivirals you should arrange for someone to collect them on your behalf. It could be a relative, friend or work colleague (also known as a “flu friend”). They must be aged 16 or over and should not have any symptoms of flu. They may be required to show identification when collecting the antiviral medication.
You will be told by your GP or other health professional which collection point your flu friend should go to.
At present, this could be aHealth Centre or the pharmacies within the three acute hospitals: Hairmyres Hospital, Monklands Hospital and Wishaw General Hospital.
If you are collecting antiviral medication for your child, you should make arrangements so you can collect it without them. Taking your child with you would increase the risk of spreading the infection to others.
For more information about antivirals, see our Q&As section.