Welcome to the University Hospitals Dorset COVID Medicine Delivery Unit (CMDU) Service.
Non-hospitalised patients are eligible if:
- They have a Lateral Flow or PCR positive Covid test result
- They are symptomatic AND the onset of symptoms of COVID-19 is within the last 5 days
- AND they are a member of a highest risk group (see the IAG report for more details)
Patients are not eligible if they meet any of the following:
- Require hospitalisation or a new need for supplemental oxygen
- Known hypersensitivity reaction to the active substance or any of the excipients
We treat only adults age 18 or older. Persons aged between 12 and 17 inclusive should be referred to the on call paediatrician
We also need to know if a patient is pregnant as this will determine choice of treatment
We only accept referrals for patients in any of the following administrative areas: all BH & DT postcodes + SP7 & SP8
If your patient is outside of our administrative area we will tell you and you will need to refer to the appropriate area using the national directory
**If this referral is for an out of area patient who is staying within our administrative area please use their temporary address for this referral**
Referrals are only accepted via this form. If you need to speak to someone you can call 0300 019 6579 or our Lead Nurse Emma Randall: 07766 246887 or email your query to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
