What drugs are used for post exposure prophylaxis HIV?
PEP is a combination of three drugs. You take them once or twice a day for 28 days: For adults, the CDC recommends tenofovir, emtricitabine (these two drugs come in one pill), and a third drug, either raltegravir or dolutegravir.
Where can I get post exposure prophylaxis in South Africa?
“PEP is available at any local government or private clinic and hospital, and any other primary healthcare facility such as Thuthuzela Care Centres,” explained clinical associate Kutlwano Leotlela.
Can I get PEP at pharmacy in South Africa?
While pharmacists have not yet been authorised to prescribe ART, PEP (post-exposure prophylaxis), or PrEP in South Africa, the EPIC consortium has piloted the initiation of ART, PEP, and PrEP at multiple pharmacies across the country – including in both independent and corporate pharmacies.
Is there post exposure prophylaxis for HIV?
PEP (post-exposure prophylaxis) means taking medicine to prevent HIV after a possible exposure. PEP should be used only in emergency situations and must be started within 72 hours after a recent possible exposure to HIV.
Can I use Atroiza as PEP?
When using Atroiza or any other ARV regimen as post exposure prophylaxis (to prevent HIV transmission after contact to possibly infected body fluids), time is of the essence. Unfortunately as far as I know, there is no evidence that starting these drugs after 72 hours post exposure, will prevent HIV transmission.
Can I get PrEP at the chemist in South Africa?
13. Can your GP prescribe PrEP? Yes, because PrEP has been approved by South Africa’s Medicines Control Council. You can’t go to the chemist and request PrEP over the counter without a doctor’s prescription.
Can I get PEP from my GP?
PEP is not normally available from GPs. Find out your nearest clinic. As PEP is a powerful course of drugs, and is expensive to prescribe, you might be asked about: the person you had sex with (and the chances that they had HIV)
Where can I buy pre exposure prophylaxis in South Africa?
PrEP is currently available for MSM and sex workers at no user cost in the public sector at selected state facilities. PrEP is available for MSM at the Ivan Toms Centre for Men’s Health in Cape Town (021 447 2844) and Health4Men at Yeoville clinic in Gauteng (011 648 7979 or 072 654 0816).
Can I buy PrEP over the counter in South Africa?
Yes, because PrEP has been approved by South Africa’s Medicines Control Council. You can’t go to the chemist and request PrEP over the counter without a doctor’s prescription. Your GP would first have to test you for HIV and make sure you’re HIV negative.
What are Atroiza pills for in South Africa?
Atroiza is a combination pill than contains three HIV drugs. It is a generic version of Atripla. It is mainly used to treat HIV.
Is Atroiza and Tribuss the same?
Tribuss and Atroiza are both generic versions (copies) of a pill called Atripla. They all contain the same ingredients and work in the same way. They only have different names because they are made by different companies. Because they both contain the same ingredients you should not get any new side effects.
Where can I buy PrEP pills in South Africa?
How much does PrEP cost in South Africa?
South Africa approved the use of PrEP in 2015 — it is available in the private health sector at a monthly cost of about R250 and the health department provides it for free at demonstration sites to high risk groups such as sex workers, men who have sex with men and young women.
Do clinics offer PEP?
PEP is available from sexual health clinics and accident & emergency departments.
How much is Truvada in South Africa?
89 (incl. VAT) ($47.12) per patient per month. This is higher than the price at which patients were previously accessing it under Section 21 Authorisation.”