I’ve had hepatitis C medicines before. Can I take them again?

Yes. The main types of medicines for hepatitis C are direct-acting antivirals (DAAs). If you've had these before, you can take them again. Your treatment might be a bit different to someone who has never taken these medicines before. You might also need to see a specialist doctor so you have the best chance of getting cured.

Find out more about treatment for hepatitis C

References

What You Need To Know: a guide to hepatitis C (booklet). Hepatitis NSW

Updated 14 March 2023

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