HCV treatment for patients in opioid substitution treatment

Summary of the evidence

Rating: 
  • Likely to be beneficial

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.

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