Commentary on Hancock et al. (2020): Low dead space syringes are just one component of an integrated package of care needed to tackle HCV and social exclusion among people who inject drugs

Response to Commentary on Hancock et al. (2020): Low dead space syringes are just one component of an integrated package of care needed to tackle HCV and social exclusion among people who inject drugs

“…We read with interest Platt et al's commentary [1] on our economic analysis [2] and agree with many of the points raised, particularly the urgent need to 'avert the growing health crisis faced by [people who inject drugs] PWID in the United Kingdom'. We agree that the provision of detachable low dead space syringes (LDSS) is one of several diverse strategies needed to address hepatitis C virus (HCV) transmission and, more broadly, to reduce social exclusion and health and social inequalities among PWID.…”

“…Humphreys & Hall [1] rightly draw our attention to the risk of misleading claims that can be made about research exploring cannabis; the contemporary case example they provide illustrates some of the issues well. The authors provide some thoughts and advice as to how we all might ensure that research is accurately and appropriately reported and used.…”