Truvada is a brand-name prescription medication that’s used for treating HIV infection. It’s also used for preventing HIV infection in people who have a high risk of getting HIV. This use, in which the treatment is given before the person may be exposed to HIV, is called pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP).
How Much Does Truvada Cost In South Africa
it is available in the private health sector at a monthly cost of about R250 and the health department provides it for free at demonstration sites to high-risk groups such as sex workers, men who have sex with men, and young women.
How much is a 30 day supply of Truvada?
A month’s supply of Truvada is nearly 30 255,44 South African Rand without insurance.
Most private health insurance companies, Medicare, and Medicaid will cover the cost.
But private insurers may charge high copayments the amount you have to pay out of pocket for the drug.
How can I get free PrEP in South Africa?
PrEP is approved for HIV prevention by an increasing number of countries, including South Africa (the first country in Africa to do so). If you are in South Africa and interested in PrEP, phone the national AIDS helpline free of charge at 0800 012 322.
Can I get Truvada at the pharmacy?
You can buy Truvada for PrEP online at Nurx™, from your local pharmacy, or a healthcare clinic.
Truvada is only available by prescription and is a medication used to help reduce your risk of contracting HIV.
It is highly effective when taken every day, along with other safer sex practices.
Can I get PEP at pharmacy South Africa?
DURBAN – Major commercial pharmacy retailer Dis-Chem Pharmacies has welcomed the news that South African pharmacists will shortly be able to prescribe and dispense HIV medication, including PrEP (pre-exposure prophylaxis) PEP (post-exposure prophylaxis), and first-line antiretrovirals, without patients.
What exactly does Truvada do?
Truvada is one of several medications that are currently used to treat human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and hepatitis B virus infection.
Truvada is now being used to prevent HIV infection.
When you take Truvada to prevent HIV infection, doctors refer to this use as “pre-exposure prophylaxis” or “PrEP”.