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Scotland’s introduction of HIV drug PrEP ‘puts England to shame’

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 PrEP pills used to prevent HIV.

Fewer than five people contracted HIV out of nearly 2,000 people who were at the highest risk of becoming infected with the virus after taking preventative drugs made available for the first time by NHS Scotland.

Campaigners who want to see HIV PrEP (HIV Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis) made similarly available elsewhere in the UK say that Scotland’s initial success “puts England’s sluggish delivery to shame”. Read More

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