
What is Truvada Pill?
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.
• Truvada is sometimes prescribed to some people who do not have HIV infection (for example, those who do not.
Truvada Pills In South Africa
The original form of oral PrEP available is produced by Gilead and called Truvada®. Generic forms are available in South Africa.
It is a combination of two HIV medications (tenofovir and emtricitabine). PrEP blocks the replication of the HIV virus in human cells thereby stopping infection.
How much does Truvada cost in South Africa?
HIV-negative people who believe they are at rest for acquiring HIV and access healthcare in the private sector can access PrEP from an educated GP.
The retail cost for PrEP is R600pm for the original drug (Truvada) or R250pm for a generic version. Some medical aids will contribute to this.
Where can I get PEP pills in South Africa?
Go to a sexual health clinic. If they operate an appointment system and are fully booked, explain that it’s an emergency and that you need to be seen.
If your local sexual health clinic is not open (for example, at the weekend), go to an accident and emergency (A&E) department at a hospital.
Is PEP available in South Africa?
The treatment, which can be accessed from clinics and health centers in South Africa can prevent the virus from becoming established in the body of someone who has been exposed.