Question
Access to HIV medication in the UK as a foreigner.
10 November 2021. Related: Access to treatment, All topics, Travel.
Hi. I am from the Philippines and planning to work in UK. I am HIV positive and I’m worried about my access to ARV medications once I move to the UK. I only have limited supply to bring when I arrive in London. How can I have access to ARV’s in UK as a foreigner?
Answer
Hi, how are you?
Access to ARV medication in the UK is free and easy to access as a foreigner. Finding a sexual health clinic in London is easy and you will be able to get ARVs from there. Bringing a supply of ARVs with you will help reduce the stress of finding a clinic immediately.
If you can bring along a summary of your medical notes from the Philippines, that too will help speed up the process. There is no need to contact anyone else other than the clinic.
Josh
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