Drug users offered Greggs vouchers to get tested for hepatitis C

Newcastle incentive is part of NHS England’s drive to eliminate virus by 2025

Drug users in Newcastle are being offered an unusual incentive to get tested for hepatitis C – vouchers for the bakery chain Greggs.

Gateshead and South Tyneside local pharmaceutical committee (LPC) is inviting pharmacies to participate in the scheme as part of NHS England’s drive to eliminate the virus by 2025.