FAQs
Some common questions about MAVIRET
If left untreated, chronic hepatitis C can damage your liver. In some cases, after many years, this can lead to cirrhosis (severe scarring of the liver), liver failure and sometimes liver cancer.
MAVIRET has a 98% success rate in curing* hepatitis C in people who are new to treatment and without liver scarring.
*This means that the hepatitis C virus has been cleared from the body.
A cure means the hepatitis C virus is not found in the blood 3 months after treatment ends.
You’ll need a prescription from your healthcare provider. Once you have a prescription, you can get MAVIRET from participating pharmacies.
You can only get MAVIRET from certain pharmacies (AbbVie Care pharmacies).
Use the Pharmacy Locator to find your nearest AbbVie Care pharmacy.
MAVIRET is a fully funded treatment available in New Zealand. You will NOT have to pay pharmacy fees when you collect your MAVIRET.
The most common side effects of MAVIRET are headache, tiredness, and nausea.
*Some people will need to take MAVIRET for 12 weeks or 16 weeks. Your healthcare professional will tell you how long you will need to take MAVIRET.
Certain medications may interact with MAVIRET. Tell your doctor about all medications you’re taking.
Yes, you should have a test to confirm cure* 12 weeks after you have finished your treatment.
*Cure means that the hepatitis C virus has been cleared from the body.
Yes, it’s possible to transmit the virus while on treatment. Continue taking precautions to prevent transmission until you’ve completed treatment, and it has been confirmed that you are virus free.
If you have any questions about MAVIRET or hep C, talk to your healthcare professional.
NZ-MAVI-250017. TAPS BG5140. June 2025.