Introducing Sofosbuvir/Velpatasvir + Ribavirin as a Generic Retreatment Regimen for Hepatitis C: Evaluation of a Government Program in Rwanda.

Serumondo, Janvier; Barebwanuwe, Peter; Sheferaw, Ephrem Daniel; Iyonizera, Jeannette; Berabose, Charles; Umuraza, Sabine; Ntuyenabo, Calliope; Kwizera, Kelly Reine et al. · Clin Infect Dis · 2025

retrospective_cohort · Level III

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Abstract

Sofosbuvir/velpatasvir/voxilaprevir is recommended for hepatitis C virus (HCV) retreatment in those who fail initial treatment but is unavailable in resource-limited settings. We describe a government sofosbuvir/velpatasvir + ribavirin (SOF/VEL + RBV) × 24 weeks retreatment program in Rwanda (November 2021-October 2022). Of 231 participants, 174 were cured (75.3% intention-to-treat analysis). SOF/VEL + RBV may be considered for HCV retreatment in resource-limited settings.

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