How Much Does ARV Cost In South Africa
The median cost was modest (R10 – R28), but patients in the top decile at sites 1 and 3 paid R50 or more. Mean transport costs were substantially higher at site 1 (R75) than at site 2 (R18) or Site 3 (R47).
How much do ARV drugs cost in South Africa?
According to our calculations, the average price is R86.54 (US$6.26) per person per month.
Of the eight versions of the new three-drug combination available in the private sector in South Africa, the cheapest is priced at R616 per month – more than seven times the average public sector price.
How do I get an ARV in South Africa?
All medicines – the antiretroviral pills and vitamins – are available at government hospitals and clinics. People who are very sick can be treated there or will be referred to another hospital for treatment.
Can I get ARVs from a private doctor in South Africa?
In South Africa, you can access ARVs through the public healthcare system, or through the private healthcare system.
Of course, if you started your ARV treatment through the public healthcare system, they are free for you and you should not have to pay to get your medication.
What happens when you take ARVs at different times?
It is, actually, what people do when they want to switch the time when they take ARVs, ie when they travel to a different time zone.
Having slightly higher drug levels of HIV drugs for a few hours will not cause any harm, and in one trip it is also fine to do this several times.
When is the best time to start ARVs?
Treatment with HIV medicines (called antiretroviral therapy or ART) is recommended for everyone with HIV. People with HIV should start taking HIV medicines as soon as possible after HIV is diagnosed.