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Question

Can I access ART injectable in Wales moving from India?

I am moving to Cardiff this September 2022 from India. Hence I would like to enquire and check on the availability of ARV drugs in wales, most preferably injectable ARV drugs.

Could you please let me know the charges of the drugs in Cardiff city? Also could you share the network of HIV positive helping organisations in and out Cardiff city? Thank you.

Answer

Hi, how are you doing?

A question similar to yours has been posted previously. 

Access to HIV treatment in the UK is free. This is regardless of residency status.

To be eligible for the injectable, that is offered as 2 monthly injections in the UK.

You are required to have a viral load below 50 while on an established ARV regimen AND without evidence of resistance to some classes of HIV medication.

In Cardiff there is a new group being set up called Wales Plus. This link will also help signpost you to other relevant charities in Wales and the UK.

Josh.

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