NHS refusal to fund HIV prevention treatment is shameful, say charities

NHS refusal to fund HIV prevention treatment is shameful, say charities PrEP, which can reduce risk of HIV infection by up to 86%, falls outside health service remit, says NHS England.

The UK’s leading HIV and sexual health charities have attacked as “shameful” a decision by NHS England not fund a treatment method that can drastically reduce transmission risks.

If followed regularly, the pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) prevention method, usually with a prescribed daily pill, can reduce the risk of HIV infection by up to 86%, according to a recent study. Continue reading... The Guardian

See also:

• Further update on commissioning and provision of Pre Exposure Prophylaxis (PREP) for HIV prevention NHS England
• NHS will not fund anti-HIV drug plan BBC News