Zimbabwe: Anti-Retroviral Drugs Price Up

The price of anti-retroviral drugs has gone up again, further pushing the life-prolonging drugs beyond the reach of many. A survey revealed that the drugs had gone up by between 50 and 65 percent in the last three months. The price of a monthly course of imported ARV's at pharmacies went up from $10 000 to $12 000 in July while in August they rose to $16 000. The price went up to between $18 000 and $20 000.