Explore the treatment journey of real CABENUVA patients

Patient Ambassador Jayson

Jayson

Wanted an HIV treatment that fit into his life

Age: 59   |   Works as a security professional

Treatment journey

  • Diagnosed in 2001, he was concerned about traveling with his daily oral ART
  • Jayson wanted to find a long-acting HIV treatment option that would fit better into his life
  • Switched to CABENUVA from another regimen

Clinical profile

  • BMI: 29 kg/m2
  • Virologically suppressed
  • Highly engaged in care; consistently shows up for doctor appointments

Nonclinical considerations

  • Had to constantly ensure that he had his daily oral HIV medication before taking business/personal trips
  • Felt as if his life was scheduled around taking his daily oral HIV treatment
Patient Ambassador Jorge

Jorge

Wanted to move away from daily pills that could give away his HIV status

Age: 45   |   Works as a mental health clinician

Treatment journey

  • Diagnosed in 2001, he struggled with accepting his HIV status and worried about daily adherence
  • While virologically suppressed, Jorge was worried about remembering to take his daily 
HIV treatment
  • Switched to CABENUVA from BIKTARVY

Clinical profile

  • BMI: 23 kg/m2
  • Virologically suppressed
  • Highly engaged in care; consistently shows up for doctor appointments

Nonclinical considerations

  • Worried over remembering if he took his daily oral HIV medication
  • Does not want a daily reminder of his 
HIV status
Patient Ambassador Felix

Felix

Chose a regimen that is a better fit for him

Age: 30   |   Works as an HVAC technician

Treatment journey

  • Diagnosed in 2019
  • Asked his doctor about CABENUVA and advocated that it was right for him
  • Switched to CABENUVA from BIKTARVY

Clinical profile

  • BMI: 27 kg/m2
  • Virologically suppressed on BIKTARVY
  • Managing his HIV and prioritizing appointments is very important

Nonclinical considerations

  • Quickly accepted his status and became a leader in the HIV community
  • Has a large network of family and friends who support him
Patient Ambassador Miranda

MIRANDA

Wanted a treatment she didn’t have to worry about remembering to take daily

Age: 38   |   Works as a prevention navigator in healthcare

Treatment journey

  • Diagnosed in 2000, she was worried about others knowing her HIV status
  • Discussed CABENUVA with her doctor
  • Switched to CABENUVA from BIKTARVY

Clinical profile

  • BMI: 31 kg/m2
  • Virologically suppressed on BIKTARVY
  • Highly engaged in care; consistently shows up for doctor appointments

Nonclinical considerations

  • Struggled with disclosing her HIV status to those around her and constantly worried about remembering to take her daily pill
  • Is in love and happily married; prides herself on managing her family's busy schedule

How do you start a conversation about CABENUVA with your BIKTARVY patients?

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How would you feel if you didn't have to take a daily oral therapy?

Would a long-acting regimen be a better fit for you?

BMI=body mass index.

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