We just heard news that the popular treatment of HCV/Hepatitis C
ribavirin and peginterferon alfa will be discontinued on February 1st
2016. These drugs were a commonly prescribed with Sovaldi (sofosbuvir
400mg).
Ribavirin's brand name Rebetol capsules
by Merck will no longer be available due to business reasons not health
or treatment issues with HCV/Hepatitis C as stated by the FDA Rebetol for
patients ≥3 years of age with compensated liver disease. It is supplied
as 200mg capsules in 56-, 70-, and 84-count bottles.
FDA
also stated PegIntron (peginterferon alfa-2b) for injection by Merck
will also be discontinued. Again reasons are business related not
safety or efficacy issues with peginterferon alfa-2b.
What will be the alternatives, maybe generic version from Canada or India.
We will keep you updated.
Please visit SoulofHealing.org, non profit, 501(c)(3) for our patient assistance programs. If you have been denied by insurance or you do not have insurance please visit SunnyPharma.info to get generic Sovaldi($695), Harvoni($1495), Epclusa($2195) and Daklinza($695). All prices are based upon 12 weeks and 84 tablets. Verified by American doctors and nurses.
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