Question
How much do ARVs cost privately in South Africa?
1 May 2012. Related: Access to treatment, All topics, Southern Africa.
Answer
Hi
Drug pricing for HIV meds is complex. It varies depending whether a country is rich or poor because global agreements and treatment programmes recognise that richer countries are able to pay more for basic medicine.
It also related to how serious a health problem in terms of numbers of people who are HIV positive in that country. So although South Africa is a rich country, because HIV affects such a large percentage of the population, it can use generic HIV meds, which are also substantially cheaper.
The cost for ARVs in private are on this web page from the Treatment Action Campaign.
Hi Rem, thanks for posting this comment here. I am sorry you are having these problems. Please contact any HIV clinic to explain your situation. I am sure the clinic will help you connect to services again. This is important for your health.
You didn’t say which country you are in, but this information will be important in every country.
Hi I wonder if I could get help.i have not been taking my meds.i was using a medical aid and not working anymore so I stop getting ARV and it’s almost a year now.afraid of stigma .can I use a clinic far from my place? Again can I go to the doctor and get prediction from any doctor?
Hi Ashley, thanks, please contact your local HIV clinic who will be able to help. HIV meds are often free in many countries including in South Africa.
I need to buy ARVs or visit a doctor