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What is Victrelis?,i beleive its a new treatment for Hep c?
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To every one that posted a reply to my question thanks very much for youre input from tywhy.
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Great thanks also  for youre reply,i read where its worth $1050 per week you need insurance for that,In New Zealand we are covered by are Health funding,you need to be a citizen residing here too qualify for the treatment or you have to pay.thanks to you and good luck.tywhy.
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Great thanks for youre input,i will ask when i go back to the hospital and see how far away Victrelis is in New Zealand.Goodluck to you also.tywhy.
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It can also be called Boceprevir. I kow from my research that many people on this forum have been waiting for these 2 drugs to be released for years. Goog Luck~

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Oh and they are only approved for genotype 1. If you have  2,3,and 4 you use Riba and interferon.
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You are correct as is Incivik. Part of a triple therapy along with Ribavirin and Interferon (the old drugs).
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