Reaching the Unreachable: Strategies for HCV Eradication in Patients with Refractory Opioid Addiction-A Real-world Experience

Abstract

To achieve global hepatitis C virus (HCV) eradication, barriers prohibiting treatment access need to be overcome. We established a strategy to initiate antiviral therapy in patients with severe, refractory heroin addiction. All patients achieved sustained virological response. Outreach programs of hepatologists might be a reasonable way to overcome barriers to HCV treatment.