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I would like to buy sofosbuvir online from India but am having no luck

I joined this forum 4 years ago and finally finished tx for type 3 December 2015 - no side effects from the tx.
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I am trying to buy sofosbuvir and ribavirin online from India for a friend who has type 4. I have been having no luck; the pharmacies do not answer the queries etc.
Does anyone have experience with buying the drugs online?
Thanks, Lili
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Is you friend in the US? Is that what her doctor has recommended?

Per the AASLD (American Asociation for the Study of Liver Diseases) the current recommendations for GT 4 are EPCLUSA for 12 weeks, Viekira Pak with ribavirin for 12 weeks, and ZEPATIER for 12 weeks are the preferred treatments for GT 4. Is she under the care of a doctor?

Has she tried to obtain medicine through insurance? That really is the first way she should go instead of getting the incorrect treatment from India.

If you can’t afford the prescription drugs you need, you may be eligible for assistance programs offered by drugmakers, nonprofit groups, or state governments.

Here's how they work.

Patient Assistance Programs Run by Drug Companies
To get the process started, you need to mail an application to the drug company along with information about your financial situation. You can usually download an application from the company’s web site. In most cases, your doctor will need to provide information about your prescriptions.


The drug company will review the application and tell you if you’re eligible for assistance. If approved, many companies will ship a supply of the drug to your home or your doctor’s office. You or your doctor will need to place a new order several weeks before the supply runs out.

Assistance Programs Run by States
Many states offer medication assistance programs. These vary by state and tend to be geared toward the elderly, disabled, or those in financial need. Some programs are for those with specific conditions like HIV/AIDS or end-stage kidney disease. Programs may also coordinate with Medicare benefit plans. You may see these called state pharmaceutical assistance programs (SPAP).

Assistance Programs Run by Nonprofit Groups
Partnership for Prescription Assistance: A program sponsored by drug companies, doctors, patient advocacy organizations, and civic groups. It helps low-income, uninsured patients get free or low-cost, brand-name medications.

NeedyMeds: A non-profit organization that maintains an extensive database of information about patient assistance programs, state assistance, drug discount programs, and free or low-cost medical care. You can search their database for free on their web site. The site also has information on thousands of programs to help consumers through the application process.

RxAssist: An online database of drug company programs that provide free or affordable drugs and co-pay assistance.

Center for Benefits: Provided by the National Council on Aging, this shares information about assistance programs for low-income seniors and young people with disabilities.
RxHope: A web-based resource where you can search by medication to locate assistance programs. They also offer help with the application process.
RxOutreach: A mail-order pharmacy for people with little to no health insurance coverage.


I hope this helps
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