The drug can be accessed in any of the government-owned hospitals and for free. A visit to some private hospitals also shows that the drugs are available at no cost. A nurse at one of the private hospitals disclosed that Non-Governmental Organisations (NGO) provide PEP drugs and other antiretrovirals to the hospital.
How much does it cost to get PEP?
A full course of PEP treatment without insurance is costly: usually between $600 to $1,000 at a hospital ER, in addition to other emergency medical costs.
Is PEP treatment free?
If you cannot get insurance coverage, your health care provider can apply for free PEP medicines through the medication assistance programs run by the manufacturers. These requests for assistance can be handled urgently in many cases to avoid a delay in getting medicine.
How much does PrEP cost in Nigeria?
In an interview with the Director General of the National Agency for the Control of Aids (NACA), Sani Aliyu, he said the federal government cannot fund PrEP due to the cost involved. The drug costs about $1,300 (N468,000) per month in the U.S.
Can I get PEP at pharmacy?
You can buy the emergency contraceptive pill from chemists, and it is usually also available from GPs, sexual health clinics and A&E departments.
Where can I get PEP drugs in Nigeria?
The drug can be accessed in any of the government-owned hospitals and for free. A visit to some private hospitals also shows that the drugs are available at no cost. A nurse at one of the private hospitals disclosed that Non-Governmental Organisations (NGO) provide PEP drugs and other antiretrovirals to the hospital.
Can I take PEP after 5 days?
PEP (sometimes called PEPSE) is a combination of HIV drugs that can stop the virus taking hold. It can be used after the event if youve been at risk of HIV transmission. To work, PEP must be taken within 72 hours (three days), and ideally should be taken within 24 hours.
What drug is PEP?
These medications are called antiretrovirals. PEP is a combination of three drugs. You take them once or twice a day for 28 days: For adults, the CDC recommends tenofovir, emtricitabine (these two drugs come in one pill), and a third drug, either raltegravir or dolutegravir.