How much does it cost to treat an HIV patient?
The cost of antiretroviral therapy (ART) used to treat HIV is the cheapest in India, with first-line treatment costing the government Rs 5,000/person/year, and second-line therapy - for people with immunity against the first-line drugs - priced at Rs 29,000/person/year. About 26,000 people are on second-line treatment.
Do you have to pay for HIV treatment?
Patient Assistance Programs (PAPs) are programs administered by pharmaceutical companies to offer free or reduced-cost antiretroviral (ARV) medicines to low-income people living with HIV who are uninsured or underinsured, and who do not qualify for federal assistance programs such as Medicaid, Medicare, or AIDS Drug ...
How much does HIV cost a year?
According to leading HIV expert Amesh Adalja, MD, of the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, the average cost of care for an HIV patient in the U.S. is about $25,000 a year.
How much do ARV drugs cost in South Africa?
According to our calculations, the average price is R86. 54 (US$6.26) per person per month. Of the eight versions of the new three-drug combination available in the private sector in South Africa, the cheapest is priced at R616 per month – more than seven times the average public sector price.
How much is the ARVs?
HIV care involves a type of medication called antiretroviral therapy (ART) and regular visits with your doctor. One study estimated that costs of this care could run anywhere between $1,800 to $4,500 each month during a person's lifetime. Most of this, about 60%, comes from the high cost of ART medications.
Where can I buy ARVs in South Africa?
In South Africa, you can access ARVs through the public healthcare system, or through the private healthcare system. Of course, if you started your ARV treatment through the public healthcare system, they are free for you and you should not have to pay to get your medication.
How do you check your CD4 count?
A health care professional will take a blood sample from a vein in your arm, using a small needle. After the needle is inserted, a small amount of blood will be collected into a test tube or vial. You may feel a little sting when the needle goes in or out. This usually takes less than five minutes.