THE Scottish Government has faced calls to improve access to HIV medication, following the revelation that some patients have waited over eight months to receive it.
A freedom of information request submitted to NHS Lothian by the Scottish Liberal Democrats found that in 2022, patients awaiting pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) medication – which can reduce the risk of getting the virus – are all waiting a minimum of 90 days, with some waiting up to 260.
