Hepatitis C Treatment

[StevePettman]

Hi all,

Just been advised by my local clinic here in Phuket I have tested positive to Hep C. (just awaiting further blood test results to confirm the genotype etc,)

The Doctor showed me the most probable medication I will need "MyHep ALL" and he has quoted me 15,000 Baht for 1 bottle (he mentions i will need 3 bottles / 3 months worth of treatment.

Has anyone else had the misfortune of needing this medication and where I could possibly find this medication (or a Thai manufactured generic version) at a more realistic and affordable price?

Thanks in advance. 

[CANSIAM]

I would go to a hospital and do the test again to be sure, you needed the 3 dose Twinrix vaccine long ago it would have helped even though its a Hep A/B vaccine........

Edited December 1, 2021 by CANSIAM

[Boomer6969]

The first place I'd look at would be the Red Cross in Silom.

 

But what was all this talk about health insurance?

[Sheryl]

This is an Indian generic drug and there is nothing cheaper to be had. It is, in fact, a tiny fraction of the cost of treatment with propriety brands.  See

https://www.healthline.com/health/hepatitis-c/treatment-costs#3

 

It might therefore l make sense to wait a few months first and then re-test to see if your body is clearing it -- especially if the infection is likely to be fairly recent. . (Exception being if your liver function is affected)