Hep C treatments cost

hepatitis-c-treatment-priceAlthough cure is now possible, and many new treatments offer a high rate of success, the prices of the hepatitis C treatments remain a concern for infected people in many countries.

In some countries the public health system, and in some cases the private insurance companies delay or even reject the possibility of treatments for many patients.

Although the Hepatitis C medicines sometimes are called the ¨one thousand dollar pill¨, the reality is that they continue to be the best chance of cure for the majority of the infected people.

In addition to the high cost, in some countries obtaining the medicines, even if the patient is able to afford the price, is almost impossible and they have to purchase the medicines abroad.

There are some international pharmacies of hepatitis medicines that can deliver the drugs to countries where they are not available. Patients must have into account that they have to be under medical supervision, and in most of the cases they will be required to submit a copy of their prescription.

If you are infected with Hep C virus what is the

price of Hepatitis C medicines?

 

Some medicines can reach high prices. 12 week treatments of Sovaldi or Viekira Pak can cost around $84,000 wholesaler prices, and Harvoni can reach prices of around $94,500 for wholesalers.

As prices are high, the best advice is to quote your hep c medicines, and take your time to get the best price possible.

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