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HCV treatment for patients in opioid substitution treatment
Summary of the evidence
European guidelines (EASL, 2015) recommend to provide treatment to drug users on an individualized basis and delivering it within a multidisciplinary setting.
Opioid substitution treatment is not a contraindication to HCV treatment.
Details
Note: this evidence summary is only valid for the outcomes, target groups, settings and substances/patterns of use described below.