Q and A

Question

Can a foreigner receive ARVs in the UK?

27 February 2018. Related: Access to treatment, All topics.

How much does it cost for an overseas student to get the HAART in UK (lamivudine+tenofovir+efavirenz)?

Is it legal to have medication sent from my origin country while in UK?

Answer

Answer: Simon Collins

HiV testing, monitoring and treatment is free to anyone living in the UK.

This includes students who are coming to the UK to study.

There are lots of different treatments includes one that are very similar to your current combination. The UK clinic might also suggest new alternatives if this is appropriate.

This question was updated in February 2018 from an original post in February 2009.

31 comments

  1. Zelda •

    Can I travel with my arvs to UK?

  2. Lisa Thorley •

    Hi Zelda,

    If you have an address in the UK, then yes. Do you live here?

  3. Zelda •

    Can I get arvs treatment for free in uk

  4. Sindi •

    Hi

    Very useful:))thank you very much.I got all my answer from reading the comments.

  5. Roy Trevelion •

    Hi Theresa,

    There are no travel restrictions for HIV positive people coming here to the UK. But when travelling anywhere to Europe, it’s a good idea to have a doctor’s note stating that the drugs are required for your personal treatment. This will also help if you need to get an urgent supply from a hospital for any reason.

    But when I travel I usually take more than I need for the number of days away. Putting another supply in different luggage means you won’t run out if you lose a bag.

  6. Theresa •

    I’m traveling to UK for 4 days and I’m carrying my ARV’s, do I need a doctor’s note for entering UK with 4 pills?
    Your response will be appreciated.

  7. Lisa Thorley •

    Hi Chris,

    Yes you’ll be able to get ARVs and for free. All you’ll need is an address. As you where you access the ARVs, this will depend on where it is that you’re going to be living in the UK.

  8. Chris •

    Hi,

    I have a job offer in Nothern Ireland and I am under ARV therapy, will I be able to get meds from the UK?

  9. Roy Trevelion •

    Hi Michael,

    If you are resident in the UK, HIV treatment is free. You can search on the NHS for your nearest sexual health clinic.

    Please bring a copy of your patient records with you. It’s a good idea to have enough of your meds to cover you while you get settled in your new home.

  10. Michael •

    Hi, im moving to UK this september to study. Im wondering where to access or get treatment? I am curently under medication. I need your advise badly.

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