Information for the public
Bulevirtide (Hepcludex) is available on the NHS as a possible treatment for chronic hepatitis D in adults with compensated liver disease if:
- there is evidence of significant liver fibrosis and
- their hepatitis has not responded to peginterferon alfa‑2a (PEG‑IFN) or
- they cannot have interferon-based therapy.
If you’re not eligible for bulevirtide but are already having it, you should be able to continue until you and your doctor decide when best to stop.
Is this treatment right for me?
Your healthcare professionals should give you clear information, talk with you about your options and listen carefully to your views and concerns. Your family can be involved too, if you wish. See our webpage on making decisions about your care.
Questions to think about
- How well does it work compared with other treatments?
- What are the risks or side effects? How likely are they?
- How will the treatment affect my day-to-day life?
- What happens if the treatment does not work?
- What happens if I do not want to have treatment? Are there other treatments available?
Information and support
The NHS webpage on hepatitis may be a good place to find out more.
The Hepatitis B Trust (0203 759 5391) can give you advice and support.
You can also get support from your local Healthwatch.
NICE is not responsible for the quality or accuracy of any information or advice provided by these organisations.
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