Welcome, Guest |
TOPIC:
Simeprevir 8 years 6 months ago #857
In Australia, the PBS has listed Simeprevir. This means it can be supplied here (for use as a combination). Question for the good doctor...... Could you prescribe it for Australians? I suppose they would stop you as soon as you started? I do know someone who is taking it and he got his locally and used it in tandem with Indian Sofosbuvir. G1 58yo F1 54,000 viral load Relapser 2003/4 Sof/Dac started 21/9/2015 | |
Simeprevir 8 years 6 months ago #1052
No I could not prescribe it (on the PBS). I could prescribe it privately but it costs $14,000 The PBS listing is here: www.pbs.gov.au/medicine/item/10197q-10200w It's an authority item. Click on the red "Authority Required" and you will see the requirements to qualify for it are:
So it you wanted to have Interferon and Riba as well, and you were being treated in an accredited treatment centre (read Liver Clinic) it can be prescribed. YMMV | |