Question
I’ve ran out off meds, can I get them from a pharmacy?
25 March 2020. Related: Access to treatment, All topics.
Hi, I live in South Africa. Due to the lock down I can’t get to my clinic. Is it possible to buy ARVs from a pharmacy?
Answer
Thanks for getting in touch.
It’s possible to buy ARVs from a pharmacy in South Africa, you will however need a prescription from your doctor. So this may not be helpful, especially due to the current situation.
The response to Covid 19 is changing on an hourly basis, and that includes here in the UK. As we’re based in the UK your best option would be to contact the following org: https://tac.org.za/ They are based in South Africa and may be able to help.
Hi Nomsa, missing one day of treatment is not going to be a problem. Missing an occasional single dose is not a long enough time to cause any problems with your treatment. You do not need to be worried about missing this day.
Mention it during your appointment on Friday but it is unlikely that any further action will need to be taken about this. Your treatment will still work.
Hi , please assist am realising that my med will be with a one day out, my med will only last me until Wednesday, I will not have a dose for Thursday and am scheduled for the appointment on Friday, please kindly advise
Hi Yeukai, where are you based? and how long until you are able to access your prescription again?
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