HIV therapy prescribing guidance

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To support optimal HIV therapy prescribing by Scottish NHS HIV services in a cost-sensitive healthcare setting while ensuring optimal clinical outcomes for people living with HIV.

Download/print copy of guidance for cost-sensitive HIV therapy prescribing in NHS Scotland 2025 update

Development process

Choice of HIV regimen

Clinician awareness of drug costs

Wastage minimisation

Generic substitution

Switching ART regimens and use of single tablet regimens (STR)

Homecare Company dispensing/delivery and Community Pharmacy dispensing

Review of high cost drug regimens

Engagement with NSS procurement

References

Last reviewed: 01/11/2025

Next review date: 01/11/2027

Author(s): HIV Clinical Leads writing panel.

Version: 9.7

HIV therapy prescribing guidance

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