How much does HIV medication cost in Africa?
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How much do ARV 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 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.
What is the average monthly cost of HIV medications?
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.
How much are Arvs at pharmacy South Africa?
One month's supply of a generic first-line dolutegravir-based regimen (the combination most newly diagnosed people will start with) costs around R350 per month in the private sector.
How long can a person live on Arvs?
A 2017 study in the journal AIDS found that the additional life expectancy for people with HIV at age 20 during the early monotherapy era was 11.8 years. However, that number rose to 54.9 years for the most recent combination antiretroviral era.
Do you pay for ARVs?
If you are receiving your ARVs from a private doctor or private clinic, you will have to pay for them, and your medical aid may cover a portion of these costs, depending on your medical aid plan and agreed coverage.
Can I get ARVs from a private doctor?
People with medical aid cover can get access to treatment for HIV/AIDS including antiretroviral (ARV) therapy, as part of their minimum benefits. People without medical aid can get treatment privately through a doctor or hospital but the cost of antiretroviral drugs is still very high.