Question
Can I buy my HIV medication online?
29 March 2012. Related: Access to treatment, All topics, Supplements and herbs.
Can you please give me your opinion about a website selling an alternative product called baariz?
Also what is the best online website to purchase HIV medicines and will they deliver to my country, I just don’t want to buy it from local pharmacies due to strict law regarding HIV persons.
Thank you for your help.
Answer
We do not have any scientific data regarding the product Baariz. The clinical studies which the Baariz website mentions are not scientifically accurate. Please click on the link for more information on Baariz which was upload by the UK Consumer Watchdog.
There are no other alternative medicines that you can take to boost your immune system. This includes vitamins, supplement, or herbal remedies. Only HIV medication can help to reduce your viral load and increase your CD4 count.
HIV medication are prescription drugs and can only be obtained if prescribed by HIV doctor. Most people would then get their HIV meds in the country where they are prescribed. However, some countries may let you order medicines from other countries, but you would need to know you are getting the genuine medicine and getting it from a manufacturer that has had their drugs tested and approved by an agency like the US FDA.
This article from a US community publication hivpositivemagazine.com, warns of risks of buying HIV medication online. If you live in a country without free health care and this is the only way to afford treatment, then be careful in only using a trusted and approved supplier.
Hi
Am from south Africa and I will be travelling to Pakistan next week, I need to know that can I buy or get my ARVs there? And the country doesn’t have problem with people who r HIV+ ?
Hi Phumza,
You could ask the following organisations for how to access or buy your meds:
Local and/or national HIV organisations can provide treatment and benefit advice. If they are in a large city, there is likely to be a good HIV support group. If not, then national services like Project Inform and GMHCare worth trying first.
Most US states have free ARV provision under ADAP, but there are both restricted ARV prescription list and sometimes waiting lists are full. See asap.directory.
Am hiv can I buy my meds on line plz am in United States in white Sulphur springs
Hi Mow,
Can you let me know a bit more? Where did you get your HIV test for example? If you’d like to email me you can send me more about your situation here, roy.trevelion@i-base.org.uk.
Best wishes,
Roy
Hi i have HIV 4 years I need some online website to buy my medicine. I live in somalia
Hi Asim,
Is there any reason why you want to buy meds online when you can get them for free in Pakistan?
I am from pakistan need medicines of hiv can you please tell me the best online store
Hi Kennett,
i-base don’t provide ARVs. However if you could tell me which country you live in I’ll be able to tell you where you can access meds.
I am HIV positive, I need medication.
Hi Sam,
Which country are you in now? If you could tell us, we might be able to help you. Please email us at the following address:
questions@i-base.org.uk