Tag: nhs england

  • NHS England Shelves Plans For PrEP

    NHS England Shelves Plans For PrEP

    NHS England has shelved plans to offer #PrEP to at risk groups: As set out in the Local Authorities (Public Health Functions and Entry to Premises by Local Healthwatch Representatives) Regulations 2013, local authorities are the responsible commissioner for HIV prevention services. Including PrEP for consideration in competition with specialised commissioning treatments as part of…

  • NHS England agrees funding for life-saving hepatitis C drug

    NHS England agrees funding for life-saving hepatitis C drug

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    NHS England has approved an £18.7 million investment in a new drug for the treatment of hepatitis C. Around 500 patients with acute liver failure, and/or awaiting liver transplantation, are expected to benefit from the decision to fund Sofosbuvir. The hepatitis C virus causes inflammation of the liver, affecting its ability to function. Whilst many…