Barriers to Treatment Access for Chronic Hepatitis C Virus Infection: A Case Series

Top Antivir Med. 2017 Jul/Aug;25(3):110-113.

Abstract

Restrictive policies on access to new, curative hepatitis C treatments represent a substantial barrier to treating patients infected with hepatitis C. This case series demonstrates challenges experienced by patients and practitioners in accessing these treatments and highlights several strategies for navigating the treatment preauthorization process.

MeSH terms

  • Drug Therapy, Combination
  • HIV Infections
  • Hepacivirus
  • Hepatitis C, Chronic*
  • Humans