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Why Are Hiv Medications So Expensive?
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Ask the Experts
Why is HIV medication so expensive?Hi Dr. Bob, I am the type that worries a lot. I had an exposure a while back that is probably low risk. Had protected vaginal sex but there was a piece of the wrapper stuck inside the condom. I'm still within the window period so haven't...
Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.
The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation
Hello Scared Silly,Is there any way to protest the high cost of medical care, including exorbitant drug prices for the uninsured? Absofrickenlutely. Demand health care reform now! Vote all Republicans and any Democrats who vote against health care...
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Medical Expenses of Deceased LoverMy lover recently died of complications related to AIDS, he had no insurance and I have no means to... Read more »HIV - FSA Eligible ExpensesI was diagnosed over a year ago and am fortunate to have a great support network - family, friends,... Read more »
Articles
Faith-Based Investors to Pressure Drug Companies to Provide Less-Expensive Medications, Including AntiretroviralsAn association of 275 faith-based institutional investors -- who control an estimated $110 billion in assets -- plan to introduce shareholder resolutions at annual meetings of pharmaceutical companies to pressure the companies to provide lower-cost... Read more »
Simpler, Less Expensive Methods of Controlling HIV Progression Possible, Studies SuggestThere might be a simpler and less expensive method of controlling the progression of HIV, according to several preliminary studies presented Thursday at the XVI International AIDS Conference in Toronto, the Los Angeles Times reports (Chong, ... Read more »
Treating HIV Less Expensive Than Ignoring Disease for South African Companies, Insurance Company Physician SaysSouth African companies would be better off economically if they provided treatment to their HIV-positive employees than if they ignored the disease, which affects at least 11% of the country's population, Dr. Grietjie Strydom, who established the... Read more »
Florida Gov. Bush Proposes Restricting Medicaid Beneficiaries' Access to All But Least-Expensive DrugsFlorida Gov. Jeb Bush (R) last week while announcing his state spending recommendations proposed a plan that would replace the state's "preferred drug list" for Medicaid beneficiaries and require residents in teh program, including HIV-positive... Read more »
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Just started ARV - Insurance, Drug costs, expenses
Posted by ajhope, 1 Reply
I live in Thailand and found out I am HIV+ a little over a month ago. My CD4 count was 251 and VL 29,000 - I started ARV 2 weeks ago with the following regiments:Nevirapine 200 mg - once a day Lamivudine 150 mg - twice a day Stavudine 30 mg - twice... Read more » pay for medication ?
Posted by eriklehnscherr, 4 Replies
how do you pay your hiv medication ? is it expensive ?
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HIV Medications
Posted by BoyDave, 3 Replies
Does anyone have to pay (cash) for their HIV medications? If so I need some advice. I'm taking Truvada, Reyataz & Norvir.
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Medication affecting HIV test
Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply
Where can I find out information about medication affecting results of HIV test? I was on antifungal when I took my test & worried about false negative.Read more »
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